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About the Teacher
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- B.A. in music from Sonoma
State University.
Magna Cum Laude with Distinction.
- Over seven years experience
teaching piano professionally.
- Holistic, complete approach
to the study of music.
- Offers additional group
classes in advanced rhythm studies, theory, and composition.
- Teaches performance,
sight-reading, and accompanying techniques.
- Organizes regular
performances and recitals for student participation.
Specializes in teaching young children.
- Teaches all ages and musical
abilities and is at ease with all styles of piano.
- Classical background:
focuses on teaching each student to play musically,
incorporating rhythm and note-reading skills from the very
beginning.
- Accompanying background:
performs regularly with the Sonoma County Chamber Singers
and accompanies local voice and instrumental students in
school performances and recitals.
- Reasonable rates. Offers
lessons in 30 min., 45 min., and 1 hour allotments.
- Has a lot of fun! Teaches
students to enjoy the music-making process and hopefully
fall in love with the piano.
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| Born in 1982, Christy Harmeson
began playing the piano at an early age. She studied piano under
renowned accompanist Robert Hazelrigg for over ten years.
Christy began teaching private piano lessons in 1998. After
studying piano at the Santa Rosa Junior College, Ms. Harmeson
transferred to Sonoma State University where she double majored
in Music and Communication Studies, earning a bachelors degree
in both and graduating Magna Cum Laude with Distinction.
Ms. Harmeson performs regularly
as an accompanist for local voice and instrumental students, as
well as with local choirs and vocal groups. She believes in a
complete, holistic approach to the study of music. Piano should
be fun and challenging, providing the student the opportunity to
stretch their understanding and love of music. Ms. Harmeson
teaches students to play the piano in a supportive setting,
offering group classes and performances to further their growth.
Lessons proceed out of a classical approach, but are tailored to
suit each individual student, motivating them to continue their
studies. Jazz, pop, and rock music are used frequently to
supplement traditional music. Ms. Harmeson believes motivation
is the key to any student’s success, and she tailors each lesson
to be inspiring, thought-provoking, and enjoyable.
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