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Tempe, AZ

Arielle Sukhram-Ziemer

Arielle Sukhram-Ziemer is an active collaborative pianist and the owner of Sounds & Friends Piano Studio. She has a passion for pedagogy and enjoys studying Music Learning Theory and applying her knowledge both to her piano students and to the young singers she coaches. She served as the pianist for West Side Baptist Church, the Page County Community Choir, and several JMU choirs. Most recently, she played in several performances of the Broadway musical Beautiful at Phoenix Theatre. Currently she runs a full studio of students ages 4-14 and is a sought-after pianist among the ASU vocal students. She received her MM in collaborative piano at Arizona State University (ASU) under the guidance of Dr. Andrew Campbell and Dr. Miki Aoki. Her BM was in solo piano at James Madison University (JMU) under the guidance of Dr. Paulo Steinberg. In her free time she enjoys reading, playing board games, and hanging out with friends.

Specialties
Kids • Performance • Theory
Experience
10 years of teaching • BM in Solo Piano Performance • GIML Piano PDCL Level 1 • GIML Piano PDCL Level 2 • James Madison University • MM in Collaborative Piano Performance - Arizona State University
Piano

Novato, California

Emily Mazzariello

Emily Mazzariello has been teaching piano to youth, ages 3 and up, as well as adults since 2015. She seeks to help students find inspiration and enjoyment in the music while developing confidence in learning new and challenging things. With Emily, students receive an integrated piano education that is individualized for each student’s preferences and needs. For younger ages, she incorporates games, singing, off-the-bench activities, and space for creativity. For all ages, she includes music theory, improvisation, composition, and aural training. Especially with teens and adults, Emily seeks to follow their interests and incorporate popular songs. She meets each student exactly where they are and guides a musical experience that is positive and productive!

Specialties
Adults • Composition/Improvisation • Kids • Preschool/Early Years • Teens
Experience
Bachelor of Arts in Music • Teaching since 2015
Piano

Bacchus Marsh, Victoria

Donna Hinkley

At Donna Hinkley Music Tuition, the focus is on fostering connections and nurturing joy through music. Donna’s personalized approach ensures that each child’s unique interests and learning style are at the heart of their musical journey. With an emphasis on fun and gamified learning, music education becomes an exciting adventure. Specializing in supporting neurodivergent students, Donna customizes lessons to meet each child’s individual needs, creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Join Donna Hinkley Music Tuition to experience the sheer joy of music and embark on an enriching journey of discovery.

Specialties
Adults • Kids • Neurodivergent learners • Preschool/Early Years • Teens
Experience
20 years of teaching experience • Diploma in Instrumental Teaching (DipABRSM) • Member of the Melbourne Victorian Music Teachers' Association (MVMTA) • TopMusic Certified Teacher (TMC)
Piano

Melbourne, Victoria

Tiffany Johnson

Music possesses the incredible ability to connect people, spark joy, and evoke emotions that words cannot express. Tiffany is dedicated to supporting students on their unique musical journeys, ensuring a strong foundation for beginner students. Her teaching approach is centred around the student. Together with her students, she sets goals and celebrates milestones, no matter how small. Tiffany focuses on creating a supportive and engaging environment where students can grow at their own pace and enjoy the learning process. Whether students are learning for fun or working toward formal achievements, she guides them with patience and enthusiasm every step of the way.

Specialties
Adults • Composition • Kids • Performance • Teens • Theory
Experience
Advance Diploma in Music Performance (Melbourne Polytechnic) • AMEB Piano Examinations and Local Eisteddfod competitions • Certificate 4 in Music • VCE Music Performance • VCE Music Styles and Composition
Piano

Banff, Aberdeenshire

Michael McGregor

Michael is a qualified and registered piano teacher based in Banff, Aberdeenshire, with over 10 years of experience in piano instruction since starting in 2012. He teaches students of all ages, including adults, and covers a diverse range of musical styles, such as Classical, Pop, Rock, and Movie/Game soundtracks. Michael takes a student-centered approach to teaching. While he has primary goals for his students to achieve during lessons, he also emphasizes the importance of student autonomy in their learning. By customizing lessons and offering flexibility, he encourages students to explore and advance in their own unique ways. This approach fosters engagement and supports their growth into skilled musicians.

Specialties
Adults • Kids • Teens
Experience
Higher National Diploma Music • LCME Diploma in Pianoforte Teaching (DipLCM(TD) • TMC TopMusic Teacher Certification (TMC) • UMT Music Theory Teacher Certification (UMTC)
Piano

Tampa, Florida

Miriam Howard

Miriam is a classically trained pianist with a passion for teaching creative styles of playing piano alongside strong foundational skills. She is best known as the teacher who focuses on teaching students the basics of technique and music reading while helping them achieve their goals—whether it’s playing a favorite song or style, playing worship or pop lead sheets proficiently, improvising their own music, or any other musical aspiration they wish to pursue. Miriam is deeply passionate about music because it allows us to experience beauty on a profound level, and she teaches music to share this experience with as many people as possible throughout her lifetime.

Specialties
Adults • Composition/Improvisation • Kids • Performance • Teens
Experience
12 years teaching experience • Adjudicator for state piano competitions • BMus Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy
Piano

Adelaide, South Australia

Kieren Ong

Kieren Ong is the Owner and Head of School at Piano Generation, a piano academy based in Adelaide. Founded in 2019, the academy has grown to include teachers located across Adelaide and is trusted by over 100 students and parents. Piano Generation is recognized for its dedication to providing high-quality piano education tailored to a diverse range of learners.

Specialties
Adults • Kids • Teens
Experience
20+ years playing experience • 6+ years teaching experience • AMEB Grade 8 Piano (Honours 2009) • TopMusic Certified
Piano

Cherokee, Iowa

Rebecca Lickiss

Rebecca has a studio in Cherokee, Iowa, and holds a Master’s degree in Music Education with 25 years of experience. She loves coffee and chocolate and lives with her husband, two cats, and a dog.

Specialties
Kids • Teens
Experience
Masters in Music Education
Piano & Voice

Mumbai & Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra, India

Anita Elise Kohli

Anita began teaching solo piano lessons 2001 in Mumbai and now teaches at Anitaelise Piano Studio – at Kharghar, Navi Mumbai and in Andheri West, Mumbai. Her students study western classical music with a focus on sight-reading and piano technique, with an option to learn pop or hymn accompaniment along with classical. They’ve excelled in piano examinations up to Grade 8 level. Her teaching has moved away from an examination focus and this makes her students feel examinations are a fun and exciting choice.

Anita is skilled at teaching students with different learning styles and reading, focus, or learning issues. Her teaching style works well with students who can’t sit still. She’s studied the piano in Mumbai, first with Jennifer D’Souza, then with Aida Francis, and finally with Blossom Mendonca, and has had a few masterclasses with concert pianist Karl Lutchmayer. Anita is a lifelong piano student and a once-a-week keyboard accompanist at church. She believes that the real learning happens when piano lessons intersect with family and community.

Specialties
Kids • Preschool/Early Years • Special Needs • Teens
Experience
ATCL Piano Recital 2007 • Prize Winner Musiquest Piano Festival Pune 2007 Advanced Category • TopMusic Certification 2023 • Yale-Coursera-Introduction to Classical Music 2020
Piano

the fantastic 4

topmusic pillars

Student-Centered Approach
Empowering students in their learning process is crucial for their self-motivation and long-term commitment to music. Modern pedagogy has shifted from a teacher-led model to an inquiry-based learning approach, emphasizing curiosity over mere information delivery.
Creative Teaching
Flexibility and creativity are essential in holistic music lessons. Encouraging students to create and improvise regularly helps them develop beyond traditional skills like reading and performance. Creativity in teaching is achievable and enjoyable for all teachers.
Question-Centric Teaching
Encouraging an exploratory and curious approach through asking questions rather than dictating helps students think critically and make connections. Teachers should ask questions, wait for answers, and allow students to engage deeply with the material.
Integrated Teaching
Integrated teaching helps students see connections between different musical elements, fostering a deeper understanding. Traditional linear and segmented teaching methods often fail to show these connections, but simple, effective tweaks can enhance integration in music lessons.

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