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Dr. Nadia Feeken is an accomplished performer and an exceptional teacher. A native of Tianjin China, Nadia began her piano study at the age of five and attended the Tianjin Conservatory of Music when she was twelve. She came to the United States in 2000 to continue her music education. After receiving her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Piano Performance, she received her Doctorate degree of Musical Arts in piano performance in 2012 from Arizona State University. Nadia came to Arizona in 2006 when she was awarded a class piano teaching assistantship, Special Talent Award, as well as the Jean Wong Award. An active performer, Nadia has had solo performances in many cities in China and the United States, as well as Australia. In 2001, she performed in Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City. She also enjoys collaborating with other musicians and exploring varieties of ensembles and new music. Aside from performing, Nadia thoroughly enjoys teaching piano. She has been a private piano teacher for over ten years. She is able to connect with each student, help them open up their imagination and define their musical expressions. Her students have received the highest rating in Arizona Study Program. Her advanced students have won national competitions and have been accepted to the music program at ASU.

Vicki teaches traditional and Suzuki piano lessons, traveling to the student's home to teach!!! Vicki Seil received a Bachelor of Music degree in 1980 from Elmhurst College where she studied piano pedagogy and music education. In 1982, she began studying The Suzuki Piano Method and had extensive training every year from 1990-2003 with Dr. Haruko Kataoka, co-founder of The Suzuki Piano Method. From 1999-2003, Vicki and a few of her students traveled to Matsumoto, Japan to study and participate in the 10 Piano Concerts. Vicki served as president as well as treasurer and workshop director for many years in the piano chapter of Valley of the Sun Suzuki Association and Suzuki Association of Arizona and also served as vice president of Desert Valley Music Teachers Association. Vicki's work with children has been highlighted in Raising Arizona Kids magazine (cover article) and she has been interviewed by the Arizona Republic for three separate articles. Vicki is a member of the Arizona Suzuki Association. She teaches in the student's home! Vicki accepts students of all ages starting at age 3. "Every child has talent. We must provide the right environment for that talent to be developed." "Where there is love, much can be accomplished." Shinichi Suzuki

Linda has been providing quality piano instruction to the Northwest Valley for over 15 years. She is a member of several professional teaching organizations, including the following: Phoenix Music Teachers Association, Arizona State Music Teachers Association, and the Music Teachers National Association. Linda began her music performance career at the young age of 12. Her experience over the past 30 years has included playing for weddings, professional accompanying of vocalists, instrumentalists, and ensembles, as well as accompanying church choirs and playing for church services. Linda's teaching philosophy is that every student should learn to play to whatever capacity he or she is able and should have fun doing it! Linda strives to make this a positive learning experience and therefore will tailor her teaching method to best suit the needs of each student. 

I have been practicing music therapy, performance, and/or teaching professionally since 2008.  My private lessons studio, JJO Music, has been in business since October 2010.  We have had several recitals at My First Piano since I discovered them in 2011. I am a young, fun, and energetic teacher who can help people of all ages develop the skills they need and get excited about playing and singing music they love. Currently, I am providing virtual lessons over Zoom, and I can see students in my studio in person at Strum University in North Phoenix. I do not drive to students' homes currently because of safety during the pandemic. It is my hope that this website will help students find me, and help me get more integrated in the music education community.  I look forward to making music with you!

 Hello!  My name is Marcy Trupe, I'm a professional educator and musician with 41 years of teaching experience in elementary education and music. I taught in  Mesa Schools for 22 years, have a BA Degree in Elementary Education with a Minor in Music, and received my Master's Degree from Northern Arizona University.      My piano studio is located in my home in Mesa and I teach on my Baldwin Grand, which my students enjoy playing. My goal is to instill the love of music in each of my students. I'm a member of the East Valley Music Teachers Association, which enables my students the opportunities to perform in recitals and other enjoyable events.   My piano instruction began in grade school and continued through college. I've held various positions as Baldwin Piano Studio teacher, church pianist, organist and choir director throughout the years. I'm presently accepting students from beginning to intermediate levels. Please fill free to call me for more information and we'll set up a time that will work for both of our schedules.                                                                                                    

“Mrs. Lyn” has been teaching music and movement to children since the early 1980’s directing youth choirs and musicals. She teaches music at the Sun Valley Learning Center in Tempe and is a licensedMusikgarten teacher/business owner (both since 1996). Growing up in a family and community that sang often, she was active in dance, band, New England District choirs, musicals, touring ensembles, and was an employed vocalist at a summer resort. As a nursing student at Boston College she toured with the BC Chorale, was a finalist in the 2000 NATS vocal competition, and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree from ASU in Music Education and Childhood Development & Family Studies.  She completed her graduate studies in the music pedagogies of Kodály andOrff Schulwerk (certified through Level III in both), and completed the Level III certification for the Early Childhood Music and Movement Association. She is a current board member of the ECMMA, serving as the SW Regional Rep. as well as the Nominations Chair, and is the current president of the ECMMA of AZ Chapter, and a member of the Music Teacher's National Association. Mrs. Lyn’s teaching philosophy embraces facilitating experiences of joyful music making for children, teachers, and families. She endeavors to provide a comprehensive approach to music literacy by using materials and methods that are developmentally appropriate for the distinct needs of young children. This includes building musicianship through integrating the experiences of speech, singing, rhythm, movement, drama, and playing instruments. 

After receiving her Piano degree from the University of Kentucky, Celia has dedicated 35 years of teaching piano to all ages and levels in Lexington. She is excited to bring her love of music and passion for teaching to Fountain Hills, AZ.By instructing students in the warm, supportive environment of her home, Celia enjoys inspiring her students to develop a love for all styles of music. Her comprehensive study including repertoire, ear training, theory, and technique, provide a great musical foundation.From classical to contemporary selections, Celia will personalize each student's repertoire to fit his or her needs and interests. She wants her students to really enjoy playing the piano!To showcase her students' achievements, Celia hosts performance parties and recitals throughout the year. Celia is an active member of MTNA, PMTA, and NFMC, organizations which bring many opportunities for performance for her students.Call today to schedule lessons and begin or continue your musical journey!

I've been teaching private piano lessons for over 24 years now, and I just love my students! I earned my Bachelor's degree in Piano Performance in 2005, and I teach ages 5 to adult, beginners to advanced. During lessons, we work together on note-reading, rhythm, dynamics, expression, and all the other fun little details that make music so enjoyable. Music theory—how music is written and structured—is also an important part of each lesson. Every student is different, and I tailor books and teaching methods according to the student's needs. Lessons are given weekly, and are $30 per half hour, with 45 minute and 60 minute lessons available for advanced students. I also offer sibling discounts—please contact for details! Students are responsible for the cost of books. Please feel free to email, text, or call for more information/availability. I look forward to hearing from you! email: JRMeyerMusic@gmail.com website: JRMeyerMusic.com

I have over 27 years experience in music education, concentrating on keyboard skills, mastery of scales, duet playing, fundamentals of music theory and aural testing.     My students range from 5 years to adults. There are no two students alike, so recognizing that fact and not making the process into a race, I hope to develop an appreciation and a lifelong love of music. I hold annual recitals in my home for students and parents, which is always a delightful event.I am classically trained (to the standards set by the Royal Schools of Music, London, UK) and encourage students to explore classical, jazz and popular genres.   Exposing students to a world of music is my passion and joy.

I am a skilled private voice, piano, and french horn teacher. I graduate from ASU in Music Education with an emphasis on voice, with french horn as my second instrument. I am also an accomplished pianist, having taken lessons for 10 years and have taught for 13 years.  The progression found in my students is dramatic from one recital to the next.  Skill, musicianship, theory, sight-reading, and technique are all elements found in her private studio lessons.  Besides teaching, I sing professionally with her two sisters in a group called The Kidmans. We have 3 albums recorded that can be found at www.thekidmans.com and cdbaby.com. I also taught choir at Gilbert High School for 5 years before deciding to teach private lessons full time. I currently plays the French Horn for the EVMCO orchestra.Private lessons are taught out of my home with the choice of 30 minutes or 1 hour lessons. Lessons are weekly with recitals 3 times a year to give performing and stage skills to all musictians.  Recitals are just as educational and important for a musician as the music lessons themselves are. My students range in age from 6 yrs. thru adult.

Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Carrie found a love for playing music at the age of two on her family's piano. She then began her studies through the public school strings program. Mrs. Caruso was awarded scholarships to attend Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp for three years. Carrie received the National School Orchestra Award in 1989 for her outstanding performance, leadership, and contribution as Concert Master of the Walled Lake Western High School Orchestra, and nominee for the John Phillip Sousa National Band Award. She also participated in the Walled Lake Western High Symphonic Band, Marching Band, and Jazz Ensemble, performing on alto and baritone saxophone, as well as percussion, concert and show choir. Mrs. Caruso held the position as Drum Major in 1988-1989. Carrie began teaching privately in the Detroit area in 1988, then later relocated in Arizona in 1994, where she performed as a freelance violinist throughout the state. A former student of Dr. Frank Spinosa, Professor of Violin, Arizona State University, Carrie also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Ottawa University. She has performed with ensembles including, The Redford Symphony, Ferris State University Orchestra, Eastern Michigan University Honor Orchestra, Arizona State University Symphony Orchestra. Mrs. Caruso co-founded the ensembles; Muse Violin & Cello Duo, Deux Femme, Auricle Guitar & violin duo, Epos, and Urban Quartet.  Carrie has shared stages with grammy nominee William Eaton and the William Eaton Ensemble, DJ Radar worlds top turntablist (Spin Magazine), Kurt Bestor, Donna Summer, John Fogerty, Seal and many more. Mrs. Caruso arranges repertoire and performs first violin for Urban Quartet, performing for distinguished audiences such as Lexus, Revlon, Redkin, Merryl Lynch, General Mills, NFL Team Owners, Liberty Mutual, and many others. The Urban Quartet commissioned, and performed the world premiere of a new work entitled, "STIFF" by Michael Schelle, composer-in-residence, Butler University. Carrie has recorded violin sessions for several artists and producers, as well as national commercial spots such as Arizona Music Project, commissioned by the Arizona Office of Tourism, Catholics Come Home (aired for President Barack Obama at the White House with Pope Benedict), Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), and Grand Canyon University. Mrs. Caruso performs with her modern violin crafted by Albert Topa, electric violin by Zeta, bow by Alex Hendruk. Mrs. Caruso takes part in the music ministry at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Tempe, Arizona and resides in Gilbert, Arizona with her husband and three children.  

Over 25 years piano-teaching. Musical education: Russian Music School and Music College (BA); BA in Education, Brooklyn College, N.Y. Individualized, structural and FUN approach at any level and age. With a little time of practice anyone can learn to play piano. There is no child too young or the adult too old to start to have a lifelong joy of playing piano: Classical, Jazz, Pop All you need is to call or email to Mrs. Irina.