Rebeca Torres

WELCOME TO BECA‘S PIANO STUDIO!

My name is Rebeca Torres, and I am thrilled to be your new teacher! Growing up near the Chicagoland area, I have been playing piano since I was seven years of age and have been playing for over 16 years. Before becoming a piano  teacher, I performed in various events: student recitals, showcases, Piano in the Park, nursing homes, and school & church events; furthermore, I've also received first place  twice at The Stateline Fine Arts Piano Competition (2013 and 2019). Currently, I am studying to become a concert pianist. 

Besides performing and playing piano, my second love is teaching! In 2019, I began teaching at HGS Music, a local music studio and started my own studio, BECA'S PIANO STUDIO, in 2020. For the past two years, I have taught students of various ages from preschoolers to adults, and I have spent most of 2020-2021 developing my teaching style & online presence as a Zoom piano teacher and as an Instagram piano blogger. Currently, as mathematics professor and piano teacher, my goals in life are not only to be a professional musician & teacher, but also to share the gift of music with others by guiding them through their musical journey.

Lessons with me consist of five main characteristics:

• Technology- Together, we will use technology as an aid during each lesson. Games, step-by-step videos, and in depth instruction will help you grow as a musician.
• Motivation -   Becoming a great pianist is not an overnight process but will take some work. Though we may play and struggle through difficult pieces, my job is to motivate and mold you into becoming the best pianist you can be.
• Community -  Learning the piano comes with great benefits. 

 Although we will solely meet online each week, I will equip you with the necessary tools for performing, preparing for exams, and practicing for competitions online and in your community. Not only will music bring happiness to you but also to the lives of others around the globe. 

• Creativity -     Don’t be afraid to discuss your ideas! Musicians thrive on ideas. We will go over creative methods for learning music. Especially in my beginner lessons for children, we will use colors, animals, and other ways in order to spark musical creativity. 
• Curiosity -       Learning the piano is a lifelong adventure! Although I strive for all my students to play well and share their talents with others, my desire is for each of my students to have a lifelong curiosity for music. 

 “ Don’t only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets…” - Beethoven