DeeDee is an animated and energetic piano instructor, who has often been described as "sweet" by her students. She has a way of making her students feel very comfortable around her and bringing music to life for them!

She is currently studying to pursue a Master's degree in Education from USC and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Piano Performance from the Chapman University College of Performing Arts.

Testimonials from DeeDee's Piano Students

"We really like DeeDee, she is so sweet and engaging"-Family in Newport Coast, CA

"We really like Dee Dee and think that she is a great teacher!.  I want to reiterate that we are very pleased with Dee Dee and hope that we can work with her again should that become a possibility for us in the future."-Susan, Irvine, CA

Educational Background

• Attending USC as Graduate Student in Education
• Chapman University College of Performing Arts, BA: Piano Performance, Minor: German, working on Elementary School Multi-Subject Teaching Credential

Teaching Experience

• Private piano instructor in La Canada Flintridge, CA (2004-Present)
• Subsitute Piano instructor for OCMA in Anaheim Hills, CA

Awardss

• Southern California Junior Bach Festival (SCJBF) Finalist 5 times
• Multiple trophies from SYMF (Southern Youth Music Festival)
• Performed at MTAC Convention every year since eligible (6th grade)
• Auditioned and Performed in Panel Program in 2004 (40 pianists in all of california)
• Auditioned and Performed in Panel Honors Program in 2005 (8 pianists in all of california)
• Chosen to Perform for Steinway Artist Lang Lang at Steinway Hall in Santa Monica, Ca, then followed by a master class
• One of four pianists to perform for Jean-Philippe Collard of France at Convention in 2005
• Performed in numerous Classical, Contemporary, and Romantic Festivals all throughout high school
• Glendale Branch MTAC scholarship winner 2004, 1st place
• Invited to perform in the Junior International Liszt Competition at 16

Musical Productions & Performances

• Pianist for the musical West Side Story in High School
• Pianist for the musical Bat Boy in high school
• Accomanist for various vocalists at Chapman University
• Background music for various holidays & events including Christmas & Weddings