Christina Schafermeyer
Artist, Musician, and Teacher in Oak Park, IL
~A Body-Mind Awareness Approach to Piano Playing~
I'm a graduate of the Eastman School of Music with a degree in piano performance. Through studying with injury prevention teachers, as well as exploring yoga, Alexander technique, and meditation, I've come to incorporate a body-mind awareness approach to piano playing. This approach encourages not only awareness of the physical aspects of piano technique, but also awareness of the mind, from how we learn and process a piece of music, to an awareness of thoughts that can affect one's playing during practicing and performing. In my teaching, I help students learn to let go of physical and mental blocks and find confidence in their innate musical voice. I seek to guide students to be present in the moment of playing, to be able to express with physical freedom and mental clarity their emotions through musical language.
Virtual lessons available. Please contact me to schedule a lesson or for more information. Beginners through advanced levels welcome. (Adult students only, highly motivated and more advanced young adults and teenagers considered.)
773-234-8867