Thanks to our growing studio, we have expanded to an academy starting this year in 2024! Several qualified teachers and I will be working together to serve all of our current and future students. More information can be found on: www.keynotemusicacademy.com .

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The academy provides high-quality private lessons in Orange County, CA at the comfort of your home or at another location that best suits the needs of the student.

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In addition to private lessons, students of the academy have opportunities to perform in a yearly studio recital, auditions, competitions, and festivals if they wish to.

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During the course of these music lessons, we train students to become technically proficient with their instrument, expand their knowledge through music theory, history, and ear training, and help develop their musicality through etudes, chamber music, and solos. We find that students who take private lessons regularly end up better equipped to tackle all sorts of challenges and adopt creative methods in solving problems within or outside of music.

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Here are some important questions to consider before starting music lessons:

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1) What are my goals from taking private lessons?

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2) Can I commit to practicing regularly (several times per week or every day)? 10-20 minutes for younger beginners, 20-60 mins for older or more advanced students, 90+ minutes for students pursuing a career in music performance?

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3) Do I enjoy listening to music and attending live concerts? Am I open to performing in recitals and group settings?

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Here are the music styles we teach for private lessons:

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Western Classical music

New music

Popular music

Church hymns

Film and video game music

and more!

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Some information about myself:

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I have taught private lessons, clinics, masterclasses, and music ensembles since 2011. Some of my past students have placed in competitions (Southern California International Artist Competition, Great Plains International Marimba Competition), honor bands (SCSBOA and Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra), summer seminars (The Juilliard School), and college music programs (Manhattan School of Music, Rochester University, Pacific Lutheran University, Belmont University, UCLA, and CSULB). I believe that one of the most important things in music is finding enjoyment in what we do and continuing to grow in positive ways within all aspects of our lives.

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"Christina is a very good teacher, and I really enjoy her style of teaching. When I first started learning with her, I did not have high expectations to what I will achieve. But in the years I learned with her, I continue to learn more and more from her. Not only on a musical level, but as a person as well. Something I really like about how Christina teaches is that she can teach students based on their likes and dislikes. For example, students can choose their own pieces they like and Christina can help students identify the techniques most important to that piece." - Miller, 15

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"Christina is a wonderful, gentle approach teacher. My son has been taking Marimba lessons for about 2 months now. He has mild autism and attention issues and her technique and kind and gentle character are wonderful! He’s learning so well, thanks to Christina!" - Danielle

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​If you are interested in taking private lessons, please contact me through this page.​