Suzuki Piano Of The Triangle

  

 

Suzuki Piano of the Triangle teaches piano to students as young as three years old, using the Suzuki Method. In a nurturing environment, students learn to play the piano with beautiful tone and correct technique.  

  

 

Through Suzuki Piano of the Triangle, students build a foundation in ear training, technique, interpretation, sight-reading, and theory. This foundation enables pianists to perform classical music as well as other musical genres. As students develop their critical listening skills and technique, they apply stylistically derived musical gestures.

  

 

All students have the ability to succeed. Suzuki Piano of the Triangle honors students’ individual personalities and contributions, patiently working with students to cultivate their talents.

 

 

 

     Ms. Natalie Khatibzadeh began studying Suzuki Piano at the age of three with Cathy Williams Hargrave, Master of Music (M.M.). From Cathy Hargrave, Natalie learned the importance of listening for beautiful tone production, mastering each practice step, and striving for excellence in every performance. As a child, Natalie performed in monthly play-ins and bi-annual recitals. As a result, she became accustomed to performing in front of an audience at a very young age. Natalie learned the importance of presenting a polished piece to the audience. This gave her a sense of accomplishment and instilled in her a great appreciation for music. 

      Natalie loves to work with children. She encourages all children to take comfort and pride in the music that they perform. Since Natalie began to teach piano lessons as a teenager, she has been inspired by students' innate talents. She enjoys working with each child to bring forth his or her creative intuition. Natalie wants to share her positive experiences from Suzuki Piano lessons with the next generation of children. Through the Suzuki Method, students build character, concentration skills, and a sense of community.

       Natalie is pursuing a Doctorate of Musical Arts at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she studies piano and harpsichord with Dr. Andrew Willis. From 2015 to 2018, Natalie taught UNCG undergraduate students in Class Piano and Theory. She also taught piano lessons to children at The International School of Music (Bethesda, MD) from 2013 to 2015. For the past three summers, she has had the privilege of teaching at UNCG Summer Music Camp. Natalie received a Master of Music in Piano Performance from The University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Ithaca College. In addition to teaching piano lessons, she also enjoys collaborating with vocalists and other instrumentalists, performing at weddings and other special occasions, and playing for church services.