:: Richard Tostenson ::::::

Teaches:

Teaching Since:

Education:

• Master of Music in Piano Performance, Indiana University School of Music
• Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, Wheaton College Conservatory of Music

Groups/Associations:

• Member of Music Teachers National Association
• Member of Minnesota Music Teachers Association
• Member of St. Paul Piano Teachers Association
• Founding Teacher of National Music Certificate Program
• Member of Thursday Musical

Ongoing Professional Development/Events:

• Minnesota Music Teachers Convention
• University of Saint Thomas Piano Pedagogy Summer Music Institute
• World Piano Pedagogy Conference
• Numerous Recital Performances
• Adjudicator for Thursday Musical Competition

Student Opportunities:

• K&S Halloween Recital – October
• K&S Christmas Recitals – December
• National Federation of Music Clubs Festival – February
• National Music Certificate Program Examinations - May
• K&S Recitals – April and May

Other "Notes":

• I teach students of all ages from beginner through professional level
• My students have won the Saint Paul Conservatory of Music Competition and have won the highest marks in the National Music Certificate Program Examinations in the state of Minnesota
• I place emphasis on artistic development through solid technical training, ear training, sight reading, solfege, music listening, and historical performance practices
• I have helped numerous pianists recover from playing-related injuries by retraining and rebuilding their technique