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Niki
- Rate RM296
- Response 3h
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Number of students accompanied by Niki since their arrival at Superprof
Number of students accompanied by Niki since their arrival at Superprof

RM296/h
1st lesson belanja
- Music Theory
- Songwriting
- Orchestration
PhD Composer & Educator | Composition, Theory, Songwriting, Orchestration | All Levels | Classical, Contemporary, Pop
- Music Theory
- Songwriting
- Orchestration
Lesson location
Recommended
Niki is a respected tutor in our community. They are highly recommended for their commitment and the quality of their lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Niki
I’m an active, Chicago-based composer, musician, and educator with a PhD in Composition (Northwestern University), 20 years of teaching experience, 10 years of performance in commercial genres (pop keyboards/voice), and advanced degrees in classical Piano, Theory, and Musicology. (academic CV available)
My Teaching Style:
-Creative, enthusiastic, and highly motivational; I engage each student’s strengths and interests in a supportive, multicultural environment.
-I draw on my cross-genre and multidisciplinary experience as a performer, composer, producer, and educator. Whether you’re an adult beginner, a parent accompanying your child on their first musical journey, or an emerging musician looking to broaden your artistry, I tailor lessons to your goals in classical or popular styles. Everyone is welcome! Contact me and let's make music together!
About the lesson
- All levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My studio welcomes children (5+), teenagers and adults of all ages & levels. Classical, contemporary and popular music genres taught. Lessons are tailored to your own goals, strengths, interests and learning style. Experience teaching neurodivergent students (dyslexia, ADHD, autism and more).
•Educational Goals: Guiding you to become a competent, well-rounded musician who possesses strong technical skills, musical understanding, and a personal artistic voice.
Lessons Offered: (please inquire for detailed methodology)
-Music Composition & Orchestration (baroque/classical/contemporary classical/popular styles and more)
-Music Theory & Analysis (classical/contemporary/popular: all levels, including college exam prep & grad school entry exams )
-Commercial Songwriting (pop, rock, electronic and more)
-Audition & College Prep (piano requirements, ear-training, solfège, theory, keyboard harmony and more)
-Classical & Contemporary Piano (ages 5+, Beginner - Advanced)
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
I had Niki as my Greek and French instructor and she is absolutely the amazing! I decided to take Greek since wanted to travel to Greece and Niki being from Athens gave me the best language experience. Not only did she recommend great sources for the language but also music, art, sightseeing, colloquialism, costumes... I had an amazing time during my trip to Greece thanks to her since she also recommended local restaurants and hangout places and could use my language skills.
As for French, same thing. She lived in Paris and so was very articulate and was very focused in making sure that I learned the proper sounds and gestures. I strongly recommend her as a language teacher. I give my recommendation without reservation and can guarantee you will enjoy, have fun and learn a lot with Niki. She is the best!!!Niki is an exceptional piano teacher, distinguished by her rare ability to seamlessly bridge the worlds of modern and classical music. For us, it has been of particular importance that she maintains an active career both as a composer and as an academic, which greatly enriches her teaching. She has the gift of making every lesson engaging and inspiring, guiding her students to embrace music not only as a body of knowledge but also as a living practice.
Her approach is equally effective with adults and with children, as she possesses a unique gift for communication and an ability to convey her passion for music with clarity and warmth. Calm, disciplined, and deeply dedicated, she has the remarkable talent of inspiring even the most restless child to develop both technical skill and musical understanding, while cultivating a genuine love for music.
What makes her truly exceptional is the way she inspires children to take their first, tentative steps into composition, encouraging them to create even small pieces of their own. At the same time, she guides them with equal ease through both classical repertoire and contemporary works. She demonstrates a deep sensitivity to each student’s individual needs, skillfully tailoring her lessons so as to maintain a high standard of teaching while ensuring that learning never becomes tedious. In this way, she succeeds in fostering both discipline and joy, allowing students to flourish musically and personally. I highly recommend her!One of the most dedicated, talented, prepared, and caring educators and musicians I have met. Niki is a rare find and I can't recommend her enough.
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Rates
Rate
- RM296
Pack rates
- 5h: RM1372
- 10h: RM2744
online
- RM296/h
Travel
- + RM20
free lessons
This first lesson is free to allow you to get to know your teacher so that they can best meet your needs.
- 45mins
Details
I keep my studio intentionally small because I am committed to every one of my students. In other words, I prefer to work with students who share my sense of dedication and can commit to 4 or 5 prepaid sessions (fixed rates per month).
-Discounts available for partners/siblings/members of the same family and groups.
-Teaching and Travel Rates negotiable (case-by-case consideration).
-Your scheduled times and dates are yours and are always reserved just for you.
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