CHRISTINA CRUICKSHANK,
PIANO INSTRUCTOR

ALL ABOUT ME

A Dedicated Piano Instructor

I started taking lessons at the age of 7 with Dr. Lily Diehl. I was very active in piano competitions in Southern California. I participated and placed in competitions such as the Inland Empire Piano Festival and the Bach Festival. I was active in the National Piano Guild and the Certificate of Merit. I have had the pleasure to study under many brilliant piano teachers with different teaching approaches and music interpretation styles. I have also studied under David Griswold, Sylvia Ho, Judith Johansen and Jasminka Knecht. 

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I am a certified piano instructor through the Music Teacher's Association of California (MTAC). I am also a member of the National Piano Guild and the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). Through these organizations, students and myself have the ability to participate in workshops, master classes, piano festivals and competitions.

 I have taught piano lessons with a full roster of students since 2009. I teach students of all ages and ability levels. My students participate in piano recitals and are involved with other musical projects. I received an Associate's degree from Riverside City College. There, I performed often with different instrumental ensembles and other pianists. I then went to California State University, Fullerton and received a Bachelor's Degree. I am now working towards a Master's Degree in Piano Pedagogy from California State University, Fullerton.