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Zach P.

- Piano -

Zach P. (Piano)

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Zach is a native of Overland Park, Kansas, where he began studying piano at the age of 4 with his parents and grandparents. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree in Piano from Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music in 2013, where he studied piano and pedagogy with Karen Ann Krieger. In 2015, he graduated with a Master of Music degree in Piano Pedagogy and Performance at Southern Methodist University while working with Dr. Catharine Lysinger and Dr. Carol Leone. Most recently, he was working in Dallas as the director of piano and faculty member at the Dallas Academy of Music and Performing Arts. Zach is very excited to be joining Chaska Music Studios!
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University, Meadows School of the Arts
          Master of Music in Piano Performance and Pedagogy
          Dallas, Texas — Fall 2013-Spring 2015
Vanderbilt University, Blair School of Music
          Bachelor of Music in Piano, Concentration in Piano Pedagogy, and Minor in European History
          Nashville, Tennessee — Fall 2009-Spring 2013

WORK EXPERIENCE
Dallas Academy of Music and Performing Arts
          Director of Piano, Associate Director of Music, and Piano Instructor
          Dallas, Texas — August 2014-June 2017
                  ▪ Created and implemented a new, comprehensive piano program for 150-200 students
                  ▪ Private and group piano instructor for 45 K-12, college, and adult piano students,          
                    provided weekly lessons in piano performance, theory, ear training, and musicianship
Southern Methodist University, Meadows School of the Arts
          Teaching Fellow
          Dallas, Texas — August 2013-May 2015
                    ▪ Piano instructor of weekly lessons and group classes for six private students and 15
                      group students, ages 5-18, in the Piano Preparatory Department
                    ▪ Class piano instructor of record for four undergraduate class piano courses: first and
                       second semester class piano for music majors and second and third semester piano
                       for non-majors
Southern Methodist University, Meadows School of the Arts
          Accompanist
          Dallas, Texas — August 2013-May 2015
                    ▪ Piano accompanist for the voice department
                    ▪ Duties included weekly rehearsals with each student and professor, as well as performances at recitals, juries,
​                       and other various public events
SMU Institute for Young Pianists
          Instructor
          Dallas, Texas — July 2014 and July 2015
                    ▪ Instructor of private piano students, small ensemble, theory, and music literature courses
Vanderbilt University, Blair School of Music
          Piano Pedagogy Fellow
          Nashville, Tennessee — August 2011-May 2013
                   ▪ Instructor of ten beginner through intermediate students in weekly private and group classes

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Dallas Symphonic Festival
          Co-chair — 2016
Vanderbilt University Chapter of Music Teachers National Association
          Co-founder and Executive Secretary — 2012-2013

PERFORMANCES, PRESENTATIONS, & MASTER CLASSES
Featured Guest Artist
          Heritage Christian Academy in Overland Park, Kansas — Spring 2012, Fall 2014, & Spring 2015
Solo Recitals
          Nashville, Tennessee — 2013
          Dallas, Texas — 2014
Presenter
          Music Teachers National Association's 4th Annual Collegiate Symposium — 2015
          “Becoming Dispensable: Developing Independent Learners"
Master Class Instructor
          Olathe (Kansas) Music Teachers Association — Spring 2015
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  • Home
  • Register
  • Instructors
    • Leslie Rieser Hercules, Director
    • Blake T.
    • Caitlin D.
    • Diana I.
    • Kacie F.
    • Kevin D.
    • Krin M.
    • Madelaine P.
    • Mark H.
    • Matt B.
    • Matthew V.
    • Sue L.
    • Trent S.
    • Tristan E.
    • Victoria E.
  • Events
    • Recitals
    • Auburn Manor
    • River City Days
    • Arts Consortium
    • Enki Brewing
    • Children's Hospital
    • Santa's Arrival
  • About Us
    • Instruments
    • FAQs
    • Contact Us
  • Policies
  • Blog