Why FreshStart Piano Studio?

“A real education has to give equal weight to 

the arts, humanities, to physical education.”


“The arts aren’t just important because they 

improve math scores, they are important because 

they speak to parts of children’s being which are 

otherwise untouched.”

Two of my favorite quotes from TED talk legend Sir Ken Robinson’s talk (the most watched speaker in the history of TED, Times.)

While all the intellectual benefits of piano lessons are a nice bonus, to me the real value of studying the piano are the life skills and lessons it teaches students. (I think these are why music majors have the highest acceptance rate into medical schools.)

The fact that an education in music creates well-rounded, confident children, helps them become whole human beings who are sensitive to the world around them and teaches them the ability to think critically; this is what motivates me as a piano teacher and my teaching philosophy is my guide in accomplishing that goal. 

Begin Piano Lessons Now!

Call 949.407.9833 or use the contact form for inquiries, availability of studio, and initial interview/trial lesson requests.

Specialized piano lessons for:
Beginners 5-7 Years Old
Improving reading for Intermediate Students
Adult Students
(See my article on The Best Piano Method Book for Beginners for my study in beginner piano lessons.)

Kevin Kao's Piano-Teaching Philosophy

  • Cultivate excellence
  • Independent learner
  • Comprehensive music education
  • Multi-key approach
  • Discovery learning
  • Technical proficiency
  • Adaptive expectations and learning styles without compromising excellence
Complete philosophy and important benefits of each item found in my Full Piano-Teaching Philosophy.

FreshStart Piano Studio Blog

Check out the FreshStart Piano Studio blog for articles about piano lessons, frequently asked questions, and updates on the studio!

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Teaching Students From:

Kindergarten: Edgewood, Alderwood, Harbor View, Fulbright, Westpark. Elementary: Alderwood, Brywood, Woodbury, Eastshore, Deerfield, Stonecreek, Stone Gate, Plaza Vista, Wittmann, Hicks Canyon, Canyon View, College Park,  Turtle Rock, Le Port. Jr. High: Venado, Sierra Vista, Le Port. High School: Irvine, Northwood, Crean Lutheran, and Oxford Academy. 
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