I am passionate about music and music education for students of all ages! I have been studying piano for the last fifteen years and teaching piano for the last six. I am very involved with Music Teachers National Association and am always working to find the best new methods for inspiring the next generation of musicians. I love teaching piano, because it is a way to connect with students of all ages and abilities and help them to achieve their goals. I hope to instill a love of music in every student who walks through the door.

I have a bachelors degree in piano performance from the College-Conservatory of Music here in Cincinnati where I am currently working towards masters degrees in piano performance and music theory. I love being part of my community in Cincinnati and have maintained involvement on a volunteer basis with Music for Youth Cincinnati (MYCincinnati) in Price Hill for the last four years. I am also the conductor of HaZamir Cincinnati, a chapter of HaZamir: The International Jewish Teen Choir, which has performed in every major venue in New York City and helps to foster community among young Jewish musicians throughout the United States and Israel.

I am a musician and educator from Cincinnati, Ohio. After having completed my degree in Music Education at Eastern Kentucky University and spending the last year traveling around Europe teaching English, I am excited to be back in my hometown teaching my neighbors about my favorite thing in the world: music! I have been playing piano for over 10 years in addition to other instruments such as guitar and percussion. Making music accessible and fun for my students is my passion. I have experience working with students of all ages and abilities.

I have a background in jazz and improvisation as well as classical music and other styles. This means that I like to teach students about music holistically, covering not just piano performance, but also the musical concepts that make things work. When students not only know how to practice, but also understand the theory and context behind what they are doing, it is much easier for them to understand and relate to. I love to teach because I love to see others experience all the things music has given me: creative expression, artistic fulfillment, confidence, self-awareness, and, of course, FUN!

I love teaching piano because I enjoy making music come alive for students. Music is a language and it takes time to learn, but it’s all worth it  when the musical language starts to make sense to my students and they begin to make it their own. I started taking lessons as a young boy and I remember my piano teacher was always such a joy to be around — she made music fun as well as meaningful. I want to continue that legacy of making music entertaining and beautiful to my students.

I received a Bachelor’s in Piano Performance from Cincinnati Christian University and then went on to get my Master’s in Music Theory from the University of Kentucky. With over 12 years of teaching experience, I enjoy the challenge of tailoring a lesson plan to a student’s specific interests and I enjoy explaining what makes music work to all my students. I believe in diligent work, following your dreams, and laughing often.

I have been playing piano for almost my whole life, and I can’t imagine doing anything else. I graduated from Western Michigan University and am currently pursuing a Masters in Piano Performance from the Cincinnati College-Conservatory (go Bearcats!). I love music and I want to share everything great about it by performing and teaching. I have worked with students in a variety of settings: individually, in group lessons, in piano lab workshops, in elementary school programs, and in collegiate classes. Throughout all of these experiences, I enjoy finding the right ways to relate to each individual student in their music-making journey. Creativity and learning are strong values for me, so I love helping students grow and have fun with any level of music they’re pursuing.

Apart from teaching and performing solo piano, I play chamber music with other musicians, work with ensembles, go to concerts, present at conferences, and travel to expand my experience and connections in the musical world. I strive to learn new things constantly and to maintain a diverse, multifaceted career. Outside of piano, I spend free time reading and watching movies, and I think that a passion for storytelling helps tremendously with music performance. I am also passionate about film music. Ultimately, I love the ways music can enrich many areas of our lives!

Hi, I’m Clinton, also known as Piano Sensei. Having lived in Japan as a child, I feel a strong connection to Japanese people, culture, language, and food! Combine this with my musical upbringing, training, and expertise, and you end up with Piano Sensei!

I’ve been teaching piano for the last 18 years, and I’ve been playing for over 30 years! This isn’t a hobby or something I do on the side, this is my career, my profession, and my passion. I have worked with young children, teenagers, and adults all the way up to senior citizens. My comprehensive background helps me to be effective at helping a variety of people learn music through the piano.

I have a Master’s degree in piano as well as several certifications, I regularly attend and present workshops at local, state, and national music teachers conferences, I’m a judge for various festivals, exams, and contests, and I’m on numerous committees to help shape the future of music education.

But all of that is because I love teaching! And my students don’t care about my credentials, they just enjoy lessons because I balance the hard work and discipline with light-hearted goofiness!

I have been playing piano for almost 25 years and have been teaching piano seriously for around six years. I was very blessed to have been given opportunities from selfless piano teachers who instilled in me the value of hard work, and more importantly, musical enjoyment.

I have a double degree in piano and business management and have found that the two complement each other very nicely. During my college years, I also became interested in physical and mental wellness for pianists, participating in an Alexander Technique “Art of Freedom” class for two years.  This helped me understand how musicians overcome performance anxiety.

Further study at the Golandsky Institute Summer Festival at Princeton University allowed me to understand how pianists overcome injury and retrain their technique to wellness.

A strong passion of mine is bringing music to the underprivileged. I organized music and dance outreach events for disadvantaged kids and gave voluntary lessons to low-income youth and teenagers. Besides playing and teaching piano, I enjoy playing strings, singing, and learning about teaching children with special developmental needs.

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