Cynthia graduated from University of Santa Barbara with a B.A. in Western Art Music & Northwestern University with an M.M. in Music Education.
She teaches beginner to intermediate piano and love helping young children explore music in creative and engaging ways. Her lessons focus on building a strong foundation in classical technique, performance skills, active listening, and music theory. She’s passionate about inspiring students to develop a lifelong love for playing and sharing their musical talents.
She mainly offers piano lessons online for all ages. She also regularly plays and directs worship music at her local church. Occasionally, she accompanies students for college auditions and performs at wedding events.
Over the last decade, Cynthia has helped over 850 students worldwide grow their musical skills—not only in piano, but also through her teaching experience in K-12 public schools. With a solid foundation in music education, she remains committed to continuous professional development, ensuring she stays current with the most effective and innovative teaching methods.
Her hobbies include painting, rock climbing, ballet, listening to podcasts, cooking, eating good food, & exploring the city! In her free time, she loves spending time with people at her church & mentoring youth and college students.
Online Piano Lesson
Online Piano Lesson
How does Online Piano Lesson work?
Online piano lessons take place over Zoom, making it easy to learn from the comfort of your own home. Lessons are interactive and customized to each student, using multiple camera angles, screen sharing, and real-time feedback to stay connected and focused. I also incorporate fun educational games and music apps to keep students engaged and reinforce key skills. All you need is a piano, a device, and a good internet connection!
What is your teaching style?
I tailor each lesson to fit the student’s unique learning style and personality, combining technical foundations with a fun, supportive environment. I believe that a positive teacher-student relationship is key to helping students connect with their instrument and enjoy the learning journey.
Testimonials
“My son is currently taking piano lessons with Cynthia and he's learning a lot! He started with her in person and has moved to zoom lessons, but the quality is just as good, and I witness his skill and enjoyment for piano increasing through the lessons! Highly recommend Teacher Cynthia if you are looking for a piano teacher for your kids!”
— Stephanie, a parent
“Cynthia has been my daughters (12 & 9 yrs old) piano teacher for ever since the pandemic. I'm so thankful that she is available & able to teach piano over zoom with such care & patience. She is also flexible with our schedule changes and makes the effort to connect and show care for my daughters. Would recommend her to anyone who wants to learn how to play piano!”
— Judy, a parent
“My son has been learning piano from Cynthia over Zoom and he has made so much progress! Cynthia is very clear about giving instructions and holds her students to a high standard which I am thankful for. My son knows that he needs to practice each week and takes his lesson seriously as a result. Cynthia is also great about communication with parents. Would definitely recommend to anyone else considering a Zoom option for lessons!”
— Deandra, a parent