Author Archives: Katie Esselburn

I pause to consider each journeying musician Songs yet to unfurl from each fingertip A proud moment that would only spring forth with the coaxing of a persistent tutor. Not so! Happier the notes that come from within; unforced, and dreamt into existence by the daring mind confessing the sound that moves her soul. BeyondContinue reading “Musician Within”

“Don’t forget to practice!” The words can’t help but fly out of my mouth at the end of lessons, and I immediately regret them as I see the cloud of duty pass of the face of my student. I just gave them another chore, more homework, and the prospect of it creates an attitude madeContinue reading “Finding fun in practicing”

Watching the piano learning process is fascinating to me, and has led me to great reflection on my own learning experiences and the development of a bounty of questions. How soon to introduce certain music theories, how hard to hit reading music, how fast to start expecting certain performances… all part of shaping musical performanceContinue reading “When to start teaching piano?”

Welcome to my studio page! I’m very excited to open up my studio to take on more students to share my love of music. Fortunately, I have had very good friends and excellent first students the past 8 months, that convinced me that this could be more than a passing hobby. I’m especially looking forwardContinue reading “Meeko meets Mozart”