About

   Kathrina  Skaar's music background is extensive having taught in public  schools, higher education institutions, and privately. Her public school teaching licenses included Band K-12, Vocal Music, and Classroom Music  5-12.  Her teachers in piano included professional artists, John Nordquist and Esther Howe. Some of her conducting teachers included John  P. Paynter, Charles Olson, Craig Kirchhoff, Mallory Thompson, and  H.  Robert Reynolds. Over the years, Ms. Skaar has taught at the University  of Minnesota, Bethel University, Crown College, and throughout the Twin  Cities suburbs, including public and private Christian Schools in the  area. 

"I am a strong believer that everyone should be able to have a life of music. That's why I became a teacher. " 

With over 30 years of teaching experience, Ms. Skaar has taught music in many educational settings. As a college professor, she taught young adults to become music teachers, as they studied to became strong effective leaders.  Ms. Skaar taught several courses at the college level, including: Advanced  Conducting, Wind Ensemble, Instrumental Methods, Introduction to Music Education, Elementary Education Methods, Secondary Education Methods, Voice, Brass, Woodwind, and Percussion Techniques, and private piano and  instrumental lessons. 

I offer private lessons, in person and on-line formats, teaching various skill levels, for piano, and some other instruments for currently enrolled families on piano. If you have questions, we can discuss what would be the best fit for you or your young budding musician.