Teaching Philosophy: "As a teaching artist, I am passionate about nurturing motivation and helping my students find meaning through music. Arts learning develops audience skills—the cognitive, emotional, and spiritual tools to set aside caution and prejudices to enter a musical piece and make connections.
Since today’s audiences and students are becoming increasingly more creative in their choice and presentation of the music they love to play and sing, I encourage my students to develop an understanding of music fundamentals which can often lead to a better understanding of themselves. These can help to improve vocal health and performance. For pianists, I know what skills are necessary while exploring what matters in relation to the individual needs and interests of the student.
I support good technique while developing a keen awareness of stylistic interpretation, improvisation, and overall performance skills. Although the “classical arts” thinking is still firmly grounded in the traditional Western canon, I recognize and support the migration toward other forms. Ultimately, I aim to extend my student’s musical strengths towards demonstrating competence, flexibility, and enthusiasm."
Biography: Kathi has been in the music business for over 30 years. Formerly based in NYC, she performed at leading restaurants, resorts, and luxury hotels worldwide. Having initially received classical training in voice and piano at West Chester University, Kathi performed renditions of jazz standards, show tunes, classic rock, pop, and others. Composing emerged as she drew upon her experiential knowledge as a performer and mother. Kathi is also a church musician and enjoys bringing SPIRIT into the hands of the people. Regardless of genre, purpose, or style, Kathi LOVES to meet what her students crave and care about.
Kathi has been teaching since 2009 and joined Note-worthy Experiences in September 2023, where she teaches piano and voice lessons. Kathi is also a member of the Piano Guild through the American College of Musicians.
Since today’s audiences and students are becoming increasingly more creative in their choice and presentation of the music they love to play and sing, I encourage my students to develop an understanding of music fundamentals which can often lead to a better understanding of themselves. These can help to improve vocal health and performance. For pianists, I know what skills are necessary while exploring what matters in relation to the individual needs and interests of the student.
I support good technique while developing a keen awareness of stylistic interpretation, improvisation, and overall performance skills. Although the “classical arts” thinking is still firmly grounded in the traditional Western canon, I recognize and support the migration toward other forms. Ultimately, I aim to extend my student’s musical strengths towards demonstrating competence, flexibility, and enthusiasm."
Biography: Kathi has been in the music business for over 30 years. Formerly based in NYC, she performed at leading restaurants, resorts, and luxury hotels worldwide. Having initially received classical training in voice and piano at West Chester University, Kathi performed renditions of jazz standards, show tunes, classic rock, pop, and others. Composing emerged as she drew upon her experiential knowledge as a performer and mother. Kathi is also a church musician and enjoys bringing SPIRIT into the hands of the people. Regardless of genre, purpose, or style, Kathi LOVES to meet what her students crave and care about.
Kathi has been teaching since 2009 and joined Note-worthy Experiences in September 2023, where she teaches piano and voice lessons. Kathi is also a member of the Piano Guild through the American College of Musicians.
We love Kathi and we love our lessons. It feels very good to invest in myself for once. So happy we decided to go with you.
-Angela of Sudbury
-Angela of Sudbury
