Christine Van Meter

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About Me

Born and raised in France, I pursued extensive piano and harpsichord studies in Paris, and continued specializing in the harpsichord under Christiane Jaccottet, at the Conservatoire Supérieur de Musique of Geneva (Switzerland).

I have since been teaching and performing in France and in the United States.

You can also find me, as well as more information, at (contact me)


My Experience

2007 Piano Instructor
- Private customized Piano Instruction

1999-2007 The Georgia Academy of Music - Atlanta, Georgia
- Senior Faculty (Piano – Harpsichord)
Key responsibilities: professional instruction, all ages and levels; solfège, rhythm, ear training, technique, interpretation and music history.
- "Beyond the Call of Duty" Award, by the Georgia Academy of Music (2003, 2006).

2006 Performing Harpsichordist with the Ritornello Baroque Ensemble (Jody Miller and Jonathan DeLoach, Recorders and Susan Patterson, Viola Da Gamba).

2003 Pianist
- Chamber music with world renowned double bassist Yoan Goïlav.

1998-1999 Indian Hill Music Center - Littleton, Massachusetts
- Faculty (Piano – Harpsichord)
Key responsibilities: private instruction, theory and notation, recital planning.

1997-1998 Gilberte Lecompte School of Music - Fontainebleau, FRANCE
- Piano and Theory Instructor
Key responsibilities: didactic instruction (theory), individual lessons.

1994 Harpsichordist
- Baroque concerts throughout metropolitan Paris.

My Musical Education Background

Education

1992 Received "Certificat d'Etudes Supérieures" for Harpsichord studies (including Basso Continuo, Music History and Chamber Music) from the Haute Ecole de Musique (HEM) - Geneva, SWITZERLAND.

1989 Entered HEM for Harpsichord studies, under Harpsichordist Christiane Jaccottet.

1988 Higher Diploma (degré Supérieur) for Harpsichord, from Paris National Regional Conservatory of Music (CNR), under Harpsichordist Bellina Drandarova - Paris, FRANCE.

1987 Summer Harpsichord studies with world renowned Harpsichordist Kenneth Gilbert.

1986 Diploma ("Certificat de Fin d'Etudes") for Piano, from CNR - Paris, FRANCE.

1984 French Baccalaureate F11 (Music, Piano) - Paris, FRANCE.

Genres and Subjects Taught

ALL GENRES, EXCEPT IMPROVISATION

Lesson Rates

30-minute lesson: $30 (students ages 6 and below, only)
45-minute lesson: $45
1-hour lesson: $60
1.5-hour lesson: $90

Ages / Skill Levels Taught

- ADULTS AND SENIORS.
- CHILDREN (if Parents and Children commit to a rigorous daily practice schedule.)

- BEGINNER TO ADVANCED LEVELS.

My Certifications and Awards

2003 and 2006 "Beyond the Call of Duty" Award, by the Georgia Academy of Music.

1992 Received "Certificat d'Etudes Supérieures" for Harpsichord studies (including Basso Continuo, Music History and Chamber Music) from the Haute Ecole de Musique (HEM) - Geneva, SWITZERLAND.

1986 Diploma ("Certificat de Fin d'Etudes") for Piano, from CNR - Paris, FRANCE.

Service Area

Shayla P
Palm Bay, FL

Fabulous welcoming teacher who was always very patient and kind as I struggled after being discouraged previously about my musical progress. I felt like walking on cloud nine.

Soumya C
Atlanta, GA

Christine is a patient, encouraging and enthusiastic teacher and a wonderful person. I have been taking lessons from Christine for three years now and am so grateful to have her as my teacher. by Soumya C. - Posted on Yelp.com (filtered.)

Alexander P
Atlanta, GA

Fabulous piano teacher Christine is talented, patient and great with children. My 10-year-old son really enjoys working with her. I highly recommend her! by Twinnie - Posted 03/07/2011 on Kudzu

Jeff H
Atlanta, GA

Great Piano Teacher Christine is fantastic. She is an excellent teacher and very nice person. I give her my strongest recommendation. by jeffhall58 - Posted 03/01/2011 on Kudzu