Crow LeBlanc-Kinne
Private and Group Piano
Composition, Music Theory and AP Theory

Nurture Your Musical Journey! 🎹 With extensive experience and a Master's in Piano Pedagogy, Crow LeBlanc-Kinne offers personalized music lessons that go beyond the keys to teach music as a language. Their diverse background in performance and teaching, from college-level classes to sci-fi bands, ensures a dynamic and engaging learning experience for students of all ages and abilities. Book a lesson with Crow to develop your skills in playing, reading, composing, and improvising in a creative environment tailored to you. 🎶

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Crow LeBlanc-kinne’s Resume

Instruments Taught

  • Primary - Private and Group Piano

  • Secondary - Composition, Music Theory and AP Theory

    All Styles and Genres

Education & Experience

  • MA Piano Pedagogy SDSU

  • BM Music SDSU

  • BA Spanish Single Subject Teaching

Performance Credits (2000 - present)

Crow (they/them) has a diverse range of performance experience, including playing with the SDSU Wind Symphony, and accompanying choirs and soloists. Their collaborations span various genres, such as performing in a sci-fi themed band and engaging in piano duets and keyboard ensembles. They have participated in pitched percussion ensembles and marching bands.

Teaching Credits (1997 - present)

Crow began teaching piano to neighbors and friends in high school. Their teaching includes private and group piano lessons, college-level piano classes, and directing keyboard ensembles. Additionally, they teach theory, composition, and improvisation, and tutor students in AP Music Theory. They offer both in-person and online private piano lessons year-round for students of all ages and skill levels. Beyond piano, Crow has tutored students in arranging, ensemble orchestration and composition, coached students for college auditions, and prepared students for competitions.

Methods Used

In my teaching, I believe there is no single perfect method book for every student. A strong teacher can adapt and make most method books effective by focusing on teaching musical concepts rather than rigidly following a set curriculum. I commonly use Alfred, Faber, and Bastien method books, selecting based on the student’s needs and learning style. I also supplement with other materials as needed to reinforce specific concepts or skills.

Teacher’s Philosophy

My teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that music is a language, emphasizing the development of skills in reading, improvising, composing, and understanding music theory and history. I tailor private lesson curriculum to fit each student’s individual strengths, needs, and interests, ensuring a personalized and engaging learning experience. For both private and group curriculum, students learn how to play, read, compose, and improvise, with music theory and history incorporated as needed. 

Lesson Monthly Rates

For Private Piano Lessons

  • $100/60min

  • $75/45min

  • $50/30min

  • 2025 Special $90/hr for 3 months (due in advance)

For Group Piano Lessons

Schedule

Sundays at Studio 7 (Barefoot Studios & Music Lessons)