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My name is Stefan, and I am a German-born pianist with bachelor's and diploma degrees from the USA (Fort Worth and Minneapolis, respectively) and a postgraduate degree from Belgium (Antwerp). I have performed in the USA, Germany, France, Austria, Italy, Belgium, Estonia, and South Korea. Since my first year (2012) as a university music student, and to my initial surprise, I have been teaching and coaching my piano colleagues. What began as discussions about fingerings eventually evolved into full-blown coaching sessions, which helped them considerably. As a result, I have developed a professionally sufficient and mentally sound approach to piano teaching.
In most of my lessons, I work as a diagnostician. I try to determine exactly what is causing problems and then find the best possible solution for the student. I am nurturing, calm, kind, reasonable, and understanding, but I am also direct. I will do everything I can to help my students during the lesson, but I cannot practice for them. Once the student leaves the lesson, I am no longer responsible for what happens. Therefore, the student's improvement depends as much on the student's practice habits as on my teaching. I never expect quick results, but rather small, steady, and continuous improvements, since learning the piano is essentially like learning a language. No child has learned their native language in less than three years, and it is better to view piano as a skill that develops over time through practice, rather than something that only "talented" people can master.
In most of my lessons, I work as a diagnostician. I try to determine exactly what is causing problems and then find the best possible solution for the student. I am nurturing, calm, kind, reasonable, and understanding, but I am also direct. I will do everything I can to help my students during the lesson, but I cannot practice for them. Once the student leaves the lesson, I am no longer responsible for what happens. Therefore, the student's improvement depends as much on the student's practice habits as on my teaching. I never expect quick results, but rather small, steady, and continuous improvements, since learning the piano is essentially like learning a language. No child has learned their native language in less than three years, and it is better to view piano as a skill that develops over time through practice, rather than something that only "talented" people can master.
Education
Texas Christian University (2012 - 2016); GPA: 3.89 "Magna cum laude"
University of Minnesota (2016-2018); GPA 4.0
Royal Conservatory of Antwerp (2018 - 2020); GPA: 17/20 "With Highest Distinction"
University of Minnesota (2016-2018); GPA 4.0
Royal Conservatory of Antwerp (2018 - 2020); GPA: 17/20 "With Highest Distinction"
Experience / Qualifications
Participation in over 20 different piano competitions at the national and international level, including the Olga Kern Competition in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and a 1st prize at the Anemos Piano Competition in Rome, Italy.
Piano concertos with orchestra and/or chamber group:
Mozart: Piano Concertos Nos. 13, 21 & 26
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2
Received a full scholarship for BM at TCU
Received a teaching assistantship that financed the master's degree at UMN
Regular concert appearances with solo repertoire and chamber music
Piano concertos with orchestra and/or chamber group:
Mozart: Piano Concertos Nos. 13, 21 & 26
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2
Received a full scholarship for BM at TCU
Received a teaching assistantship that financed the master's degree at UMN
Regular concert appearances with solo repertoire and chamber music
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
30 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
German
Dutch
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