Piano
Luanne Harms
Owner,
Certified Let's Play Music
Instructor Years 1, 2 and 3, Presto, Bridge
Luanne Harms has had a life full of music within her family, church, and school, Luanne majored in voice and piano and received her Bachelor Degree in Music Education from Wichita State University in 1987. She has been a music teacher in both public and private schools ranging in ages from preschool to high school, and has served as high school choir director. She has taught piano and voice lessons both in the private and group format for over 30 years.
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Isabella Rodriguez
Violin, Piano
Isabella graduated from Baylor University and she comes from a musical family, so music has always been a part of her life. She started playing at the age of three with the ukulele and quickly found herself diving into the world of guitar, piano, violin, electric bass, and other string instruments. With years of experience and a deep understanding of music, she's had the pleasure of teaching students of all ages and watching them grow in their musical journey. Isabella's goal is to make lessons fun and engaging while also prioritizing mastering the instrument, music education, and music theory. When Isabella is not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her family, going camping, and weightlifting." Isabella is looking forward to sharing her talents with her students at The Music Garden!
Julia Kim
Piano
Julia Kim is a composer and pianist. She received her doctorate of music in composition from Florida State University. Her music, spanning orchestral music, electronic music, traditional Korean music, and church choral music, has been performed by many ensembles and choirs around the world.
Julia has professional experience as a researcher at a center for art & technologies, editor at music publishing companies, and arranger for orchestras. She is also passionate about music education, especially music theory, aural skills, composition, and keyboard skills. She is looking forward to sharing her piano skills and knowledge with the students of The Music Garden!
Erin Bernier-Cannon
Toddlers, Poppies Preschool Music, Piano
Erin Bernier has been surrounded by music all her life and began her music instruction at the age of five. She was involved in private voice lessons, band and choir all through her school years. She went to Florida State University where she earned her Bachelor’s of Music Therapy degree. While at FSU, she was involved in different ensembles that gave her the opportunity to continue her vocal instruction while also learning and experiencing different types of instruments such as percussion, guitar and ukulele. She is excited to be a part of the The Music Garden family and share her love of music with her students!
Nien-hwa Chin
Piano
Ms. Nien-hwa Chin is a concert cellist and a pianist. She holds a bachelor’s degrees in piano and cello performances from Taiwan and graduate degrees in cello performance, piano collaboration and music education from the Pennsylvania State University and the University of North Texas. She was under the tutelage of Professors Kim Cook, Martha Gerschefski, and Eugene Osadchy. She also took master classes with Yo-Yo Ma, David Finckel, Anne Williams and Oxana Yablonskaya while at schools. Ms. Chin has taught in K-12 public schools, universities and her own music studio in Taiwan, the US, and US military bases in Japan for the past 25 years. She has also performed solo and in ensemble settings in Asia, Europe and the US. Experienced with students from age 4 to 80, Ms. Chin prepares students for auditions, competitions, recitals, college applications and, just to make music for fun. In addition to music, she enjoys traveling, reading, dancing and cooking with her two teenage children