Esther

Piano

Studio

At Esther Piano Studio, lessons are tailored to each student’s unique musical needs and passions based on individual’s musical level. Lessons are designed to be enjoyable and centered on students’ preferred musical style with an emphasize on proper piano techniques.

Bio

Esther began her piano journey at the age of 8. She studied under highly accomplished and widely recognized teachers including Marta Basham and James McCormick.
Esther was given a full scholarship to the University of Redlands as a piano performance major, with an emphasis on pedagogy. There, she continued her studies with  Louanne Fuchs Long, Artist Professor of Piano, who has mentored many international prize-winning students.
Esther care deeply about her community and take joy in supporting charitable causes that create meaningful change. She have had the great privilege to help raise funds by performing for various non profit organizations including: Songshine Foundation, Opera Arts Palm Springs, Pegasus Therapeutic Riding, Coachella Valley Repertoire Theater, Marquee Academy of Performing Arts, Jewish Federation of the Desert, the Steinway Society of Riverside County, salon concert fundraisers and outreach concerts for schools across the Coachella Valley.
At 19, she was given the honor to set up and teach Piano Labs for 600 students throughout the Palm Springs Unified School District for the Steinway Society of Riverside County. The Steinway Society is a non profit organization who's goal is to provide musical opportunities to children and adults within and outside the academic environment.
Her other accomplishments include the Henneke's Scholarship, Best Instrumentalist in the prestigious "Open Call" at the McCallum Theater, the Steinway Society of Riverside County Festival Winner in both junior and senior divisions, the grand prize winner of the California Rotary music competition, and a Redlands Bowl young artist winner. I was also nominated for a Desert Theater League award for performing in the Musical Chairs Concert Series "I Love a Piano".
Since becoming a mom, her focus has shifted from performing to teaching. Her goal is to help students build confidence, discipline and develop a lasting appreciation for music through piano.

faqs

  • I'm located Rancho Cucamonga.

  • I accept students from 5 to 75

  • Students just starting out are recommended to start with 30-minute lesson once a week. Based on age, attention span, for the youngest of students, enthusiasm and other factors, lessons can be extended to 45 mins, then to 60 mins as students progress.

  • The lesson is split between music theory and techniques building exercises. As each student is different, so will the lessons.

  • Students are recommended to take lessons once a week. The length of the lessons will vary based on age, skill level, enthusiasm, and progression.

  • We encourage parents to fit practice sessions into their family schedule. It's recommended that students should have at least five practice sessions per week. Sessions length will vary based on age, enthusiasm, and skill level.