About
Ms. Emily, NCTM
Emily is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM), certified by the American College of Musicians, who has been teaching piano since 1998. Driven by her passion for music, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music with a specialization in Piano, followed by a Master's degree in Piano Performance.
Emily has extensive experience teaching both private and group lessons across various institutions, including The Toddler Program, Mary, Star of the Sea Early Learning Center, Maryknoll School, 'Iolani School, and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She has also accompanied numerous choirs and collaborated with musicians across a wide range of performances.
She formerly served as Vice President of the Hawaii Piano Teachers Association. Additionally, Emily serves as the Church Accompanist at Christ Lutheran Church in Mililani and actively participates in community outreach.
Ms. Jennifer
Ms. Jen is a Mandarin instructor. She loves traveling and enjoying delicious food. She believe that genuine love is the greatest motivation for learning! Her goal is to inspire her students' love and curiosity for knowledge. In her classes, students will not only learn Chinese but also explore a variety of fascinating topics. She enjoys the process of learning through play with children and making it fun. Students will learn Mandarin in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Additionally, she has a deep understanding of the physical and mental developmental characteristics of children at different ages. ”
Ms. Elisabeth
Elisabeth is a pianist, teacher and accompanist. Ever since the age of 6, she fell in love with the piano and hasn’t stopped playing. Determined to take steps toward her love of music, she received a BA in music from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and was recognized with a merit achievement in piano performance. Throughout her life she’s accompanied for church, choirs, plays at weddings.
Elisabeth has played in band as a flutist and is a self-taught guitarist. She enjoys expressing herself through different instruments including her latest, the drums. She believes that music is a language and that everyone should be able to have the opportunity to learn and speak it.