Dr. Nan Baker Richerson
The Music Institute
3600 Tates Creek Rd
Lexington, KY 40517
Tel: (859) 608-9081
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| About Me | |
After residing in South Carolina, Louisiana, and Florida for twelve years, Nan Baker Richerson returned to her home state of Kentucky in the Fall of 2009. Currently, she serves as Program Director/Piano Faculty at the Music Institute of Lexington and maintains a large piano studio. Prior to relocating in Lexington, Dr. Richerson was Assistant Professor of Piano and Piano Pedagogy at the University of South Carolina where she taught applied piano, piano pedagogy, experimental research in music, and was director of the Community Music School Piano Division. |
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| Education and Background | |
Ph.D. , Music Ed./Piano Pedagogy, Louisiana State University |
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| What I Teach | |
Dr. Richerson offers 30, 45, and 60 minute private lessons. In addition, she teaches “Petite Pianists” classes (ages 4-6) as well as “Group Piano Classes for Adults” (for beginners, no experience needed!). She specializes in teaching young beginners, adult students, and high school students who plan to study music at the collegiate level. Dr. Richerson’s goal for each of her students is that they become independent learners at the keyboard. She emphasizes a solid technique, helps students develop sight-reading skills, and teaches “at-home” practice strategies with each student. Students learn about the elements of music that make it beautiful and enjoyable (i.e. rhythm, timing, phrasing, balance, articulation, dynamics, etc.). The curriculum for each student's course of study is tailored to accommodate the specific needs and goals of the student. All students have the opportunity to participate in recitals, community outreach performances, studio classes, masterclasses, and festivals/competitions. |
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