Marie Reeder
On and off the stage
Marie Reeder
On and off the stage
For my 9th birthday, my mom put me in piano lessons and instantly I was hooked! I loved piano and music so deeply right from the very beginning and knew then that it was what I wanted to spend the rest of my life doing. I studied with local teachers until the age of 17, at which time I began studies as a music major at Riverside City College Coil School for the Arts in Riverside, CA. It was there that I learned to turn my passion into a career. At the same time, I began teaching piano and performing for local small events.
A few years later, I transferred to the University of Redlands School of Music, where I received my Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance. While at the University, I focused my studies on the art of piano pedagogy and the importance of music education for children. Unfortunately, there weren't many opportunities for young kids to learn music properly and most local teachers wouldn't take anyone younger than 7. The University appreciated my passion for the topic and commissioned me to create an early childhood music class for babies ages newborn-3 yrs and we experienced much success!
I used my experience from that class and my training to launch my own private home studio, with wide open arms for children of ALL ages, even babies! My youngest ever student was only 18 months old! Since that time, my private studio has grown into a lovely community of students, parents and families who all care deeply about the success of young kids and the power music has on the lives of our youth.
When I'm not teaching, I'm likely performing! I am a pianist for 3 local school districts and provide accompaniment for their choir rehearsals, concerts and musicals each school year. I love getting to be in the classroom and help kids experience music in more meaningful ways! You see more about my experience here!
And when I'm not performing or teaching, I am definitely with my lovely family! I've been married since 2020 to my wonderful husband, Josh, and we share an adorable little son who also loves music!Â
For my 9th birthday, my mom put me in piano lessons and instantly I was hooked! I loved piano and music so deeply right from the very beginning and knew then that it was what I wanted to spend the rest of my life doing. I studied with local teachers until the age of 17, at which time I began studies as a music major at Riverside City College Coil School for the Arts in Riverside, CA. It was there that I learned to turn my passion into a career. At the same time, I began teaching piano and performing for local small events.
A few years later, I transferred to the University of Redlands School of Music, where I received my Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance. While at the University, I focused my studies on the art of piano pedagogy and the importance of music education for children. Unfortunately, there weren't many opportunities for young kids to learn music properly and most local teachers wouldn't take anyone younger than 7. The University appreciated my passion for the topic and commissioned me to create an early childhood music class for babies ages newborn-3 yrs and we experienced much success!
I used my experience from that class and my training to launch my own private home studio, with wide open arms for children of ALL ages, even babies! My youngest ever student was only 18 months old! Since that time, my private studio has grown into a lovely community of students, parents and families who all care deeply about the success of young kids and the power music has on the lives of our youth.
When I'm not teaching, I'm likely performing! I am a pianist for 3 local school districts and provide accompaniment for their choir rehearsals, concerts and musicals each school year. I love getting to be in the classroom and help kids experience music in more meaningful ways! You see more about my experience here!
And when I'm not performing or teaching, I am definitely with my lovely family! I've been married since 2020 to my wonderful husband, Josh, and we share an adorable little son who also loves music!Â
