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Christine Lee

Christine Lee

Piano / Honolulu

“My goal is not just to teach students how to play, but to help them grow in music, as well as in character. As a teacher, I take a personal interest in every student as an individual and I aim to touch their hearts through music. Helping students find joy in piano is my primary objective. Often practicing can be repetitive and tedious, especially technical exercises. However, those exercises and practices are necessary for progress. By teaching them music theories and histories, they have a better understanding and can adopt the music and express themselves. When guided by proper technique, unnecessary repetitions are minimized to allow them to find joy in music. Most of all, by revealing the wonderful world of music to them and showing them how exciting it is to play and enjoy the music, students seem to experience the music from their heart. ”

Dr. Katy Luo

Dr. Katy Luo

Piano, Composition, Chamber Music / Honolulu, Kailua, Kaneohe

“My goal as a teacher is to help each student develop a unique and meaningful relationship with music. I believe that it is only through direct and honest engagement with this art form, that music can make a profound impact in one's life. My students engage in a variety of activities that not only nurture fundamental musical skills, but consistently present challenges for exploration and experimentation.”

Dr. Carlo Andrea Malanima

Violin, Viola, Theory and Solfege/ Honolulu

“I have extensive experience teaching students from age 4 to professional adults, with a focus on sound quality and proper technique. I use an individualized and creative approach that nurtures each student's inner musician to develop them into the best violinist they can be. I use fun and caring teaching methods that instill in all students a love of music and an appreciation of their special connection to it.”

Joshua Nakazawa

Joshua Nakazawa

Cello / Honolulu

My main goal is to make music fun while teaching how to learn most efficiently. The skills involved with learning how to play music can translate into all different areas of life. Whether one chooses to learn casually or seriously, If the student works hard enough, they can receive the training and knowledge needed to reach conservatory level expectations and can be provided with guidance for a professional musical career.

Audrey Luna

Audrey Luna

Voice / Ewa Beach or Online

“He or she may have a beautiful voice but if it is not connected to a passionate heart, which the listener can feel within themselves, then the passion will only be larynx-deep. To me, being a great singer means being able to communicate not only through the voice but through the face and body. To be called "great" you have to be an excellent interpreter of the music and the text.”