Passionate pianist, piano teacher, and recording artist: proud grad of the NYC HS of Performing Arts (FAME), Oberlin Conservatory and NYU (Master of Arts) Private piano teaching practice in the Bay area (El Cerrito, Berkeley, Albany) and Central Valley. (All levels: Beginners to Advanced, All ages)
Note my Teaching website: http://www.teachstreet.com/teacher/shirleykirsten
(My articles on teaching philosophy, age/developmental readiness for piano lessons, method books and other materials, playing for an audience, choosing a piano and more)
Two classical albums at CD baby: www.cdbaby.com/cd/shirleyk
(Album notes with Bio, Reviews and Audio samples)
A Musical Journey: Scarlatti, Schubert, and Chopin is a
2009 JPF Classical Solo Album Award nominee.
Member, Music Teachers Association of California (MTAC)
Contact me at shirley_kirsten@yahoo.com
The joy of music making is its own reward!
