Welcome
Rita Busse Gulliksen, NCTM is a nationally certified teacher of music. She teaches private piano lessons in her home in the Stratford Hills area of Richmond, Virginia. The curriculum is classical music. The studio is 1/4 mile from the Forest Hill Avenue exit of Powhite Parkway, and is easily accessible from all
Activities
Students successfully played in the Richmond Music Teachers Association Fall Festival on November 23, 2019.
Students played in the Richmond Music Teachers Association recital on January 12, 2020.
All students are preparing for National Guild Auditions to be held in May, 2020.
Teaching Beautiful Music For Life
More and more studies show the advantages of music study. Playing music engages the brain more than other activities and promotes listening skills. I believe that music should be a part of everyone’s education. Even if someone does not wish to be a performer, one can become a knowledgeable listener. Music is a beautiful art form that feeds the soul. It is a lifelong emotional outlet. My goal for students is to develop good playing skills and an appreciation for music.
Goals For Students
Students need to develop technical skills – proper hand position, finger muscle strength through scales and technical exercises, good note-reading and listening skills, interpretation of the music and memory. Students learn theory and music history. The classical repertoire includes music from all periods of the literature. Should students wish to pursue a music career, they will be prepared for a college curriculum in piano study.
