Rumiko Stevens
Private Piano Instructor
Rumiko Stevens began piano lessons in Tokyo, Japan, when she was four. She raised three children, and they all play musical instruments. She started her Piano performance major in music in high school. She received her Bachelor of Piano performance degree and Viola as the second instrument from Senzoku Gakuen College of Music. In college, she studied under Sakiko Nagayo and
Chopin Piano Competition winner Stanislav Bunin.
Rumiko has over 35 years of experience teaching piano and music theory, writing and arranging music for students' needs. Rumiko worked for the Victor School of Music at Yokosuka Naval Base in Japan. Continuing teaching in Seattle, Washington, and a piano accompanist for Suzuki Violin School. She worked for the Newhall school district, supporting 10 Elementary Schools in the
Los Angeles area as an accompanist.
Rumiko arranges and conducts music for her students to play with other instruments, such as violin, cello, and flute, for their performances. She believes in showing her students' learning music is fun, but also helping them to work hard towards their goal is essential. She passes her love of music to her students to help them multiply their talent. Rumiko also encourages her students to participate in piano and music theory tests, competitions, and festivals. Some of her students have performed in Carnegie Hall. Rumiko recently moved to Texas with her husband. She can't wait to share her love of music here in Dallas, TX.
Chopin Piano Competition winner Stanislav Bunin.
Rumiko has over 35 years of experience teaching piano and music theory, writing and arranging music for students' needs. Rumiko worked for the Victor School of Music at Yokosuka Naval Base in Japan. Continuing teaching in Seattle, Washington, and a piano accompanist for Suzuki Violin School. She worked for the Newhall school district, supporting 10 Elementary Schools in the
Los Angeles area as an accompanist.
Rumiko arranges and conducts music for her students to play with other instruments, such as violin, cello, and flute, for their performances. She believes in showing her students' learning music is fun, but also helping them to work hard towards their goal is essential. She passes her love of music to her students to help them multiply their talent. Rumiko also encourages her students to participate in piano and music theory tests, competitions, and festivals. Some of her students have performed in Carnegie Hall. Rumiko recently moved to Texas with her husband. She can't wait to share her love of music here in Dallas, TX.