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Katarina

I have been teaching piano since 2001. I have a B.A. in music from the University of Missouri. I have been a member of the National Association of Music Teachers since 1995.

How To Find a Piano Teacher: What to Ask and Average Cost

How To Find a Piano Teacher: What to Ask and Average Cost

When you call a piano teacher for the first time, what do you ask? Usually, the first two questions people ask are: * How much are the lessons? * What time slots do you have open? Valid questions, of course! But they shouldn't be the first questions you ask your

Piano Lessons for Adult Beginners: Getting Started

Love piano, but nervous about taking adult piano lessons? You're not alone. No doubt about it - it can be a challenge to learn something new! After a life full of: * Jobs, parenting, bill-paying, * Never-ending to-do lists, * Ups and downs, failures and successes... Habits. Routines. Ruts. Sound familiar?

How The Piano Works: A Keypress Translated into Sound

Have you ever wondered how pianos work? How does pushing a key translate into sound, and why do different pianos sound so different from each other? It's easy to see inside of a grand piano, and probably most of us have looked inside once or twice. But you

Tuning a piano

How to Tune a Piano: A Simple Guide

Why learn how to tune a piano? We are all looking for ways to save a little money. Tuning your own piano could save you anywhere from a couple of hundred dollars (if you tune once or twice per year) to much more. If you just plain love all things

Piano Humidifier: You Need To Keep Your Piano Hydrated

A piano humidifier helps extend the life of your piano and protects all the delicate wood. It's a great addition to your piano practice room during the winter months if you live in a climate where you're using central heat. You might need a piano humidifier

Piano Dehumidifier 101: Why it is Important

A piano dehumidifier keeps your keyboard action smooth, solves sticking keys, and can even keep your piano in tune longer!

Piano Basics: A Short Beginner's Guide to the Keyboard

Let's learn some easy piano basics and start playing piano! Don't let that piano intimidate you. Those keys might look like teeth, but your piano doesn't bite! It's really not that complicated. Have a seat at the piano and let's