Hannah Heis
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Experienced piano teacher skilled in building trusting relationships and instruction tailored to individual student needs. Committed to student success through personalized instruction and adaptive teaching methodologies, leading to meaningful creative expression.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Piano Teacher
Private Studio
01.2014 - Current
- Teaches beginning, intermediate and advanced students ages 5-18, providing structured curriculum incorporating technique, theory and repertoire selection
- Prepares students for bi annual recitals and competitions
- Establishes strong caring relationships with students and parents and provides a warm and nurturing learning environment
- Provides flexible curriculum and pedagogy for neurodivergent students and students with learning differences
Westside Arts Director and Keyboard Instructor
Non-profit
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Developed group keyboard class curriculum tailored for school environment.
- Taught beginner group keyboard classes for upper elementary students.
- Organized and prepared students for end of year concerts.
- Partnered with local schools and community members to aquire 24 digital keyboards for classroom instruction and individual student use.
Private Piano Instructor
Private Studio
09.2008 - 06.2013
- Taught piano lessons to students ages 5-70
- Prepared students for Studio Recitals and MTAC examinations.
- Fostered a nurturing relationship with students and families encouraging creativity and musical development
Founder and Director of Eastminster Piano Program
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
09.2000 - 05.2007
- Developed Inner City Piano program, recruiting students and volunteers from the community
- Taught piano students ages 5-65 and prepared them for bi-annual recitals
- Developed healthy relationship with church leadership and collaborated with other youth outreach ministries.
Education
Master of Science - Piano Performance And Pedagogy
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA06-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Piano Performance
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-1999
Skills
- Building trusting relationships with students that foster growth and creativity in a healthy and joyful way
- Providing flexible instruction that allows each student to grow at their own pace and pursue music they are passionate about
- Ability to work well with beginner students, intermediate and advanced students
- Experience differentiating instruction for neurodivergent students and students with learning differences
- A passion for building connections in the community and working with people on the margins
Timeline
Westside Arts Director and Keyboard Instructor
Non-profit
01.2023 - 05.2025
Private Piano Teacher
Private Studio
01.2014 - Current
Private Piano Instructor
Private Studio
09.2008 - 06.2013
Founder and Director of Eastminster Piano Program
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
09.2000 - 05.2007
Master of Science - Piano Performance And Pedagogy
Duquesne University
Bachelor of Arts - Piano Performance
Michigan State University