ABOUT NATALIA
Miss Natalia is a classically trained musician and professional piano teacher. Miss Natalia was 4 when piano became her interest and she began her musical journey. She graduated with a Masters, in Piano and Choir Conducting, from the prestigious Schnittke University of Music in Moscow, Russia.
In addition to her music degree, Natalia also graduated from the Moscow State Pedagogical University with a Masters, in Piano Teaching.
Before coming to America, she spent 14 years at the Music Academy for Children in Moscow, where she taught piano, voice, solfeggio (music composition and theory) and was the school's Choir Director. Miss Natalia immigrated to USA in 2009 worked as a private piano teacher at her studio in the Bay Area, of California. In 2011, she extended her teaching reach to include instruction at two notable Norther California music schools. In 2012 miss Natalia moved with her family to Sydney, Australia. She opened her piano studio there and successfully taught and grew her studio until her return to the USA in March 2017.
Miss Natalia and her family settled in the Castle Pines Village community of Castle Rock, Colorado. She has re-opened her private studio in her beautiful home. Miss Natalia teaches from 4 years old to adults at any music level. Her studio provides the warm, caring atmosphere for students to grow and develop their interest in music, their knowledge of piano and composers, and their piano playing skills. For over 23 years miss Natalia has been passing on her love for music to students of all ages.
She looks forward to working with you or your children.
TESTIMONIALS
"If you are searching for a truly excellent piano instructor, I recommend Natalia Tilstrom in Castle Pines Village. She is well trained and provides the ideal combination of high expectations and structure with a caring and supportive demeanor. Students of all ages in her studio receive excellent technical training as well as a well-rounded theory and aural education. Natalia is conscientious and professional in the way she runs her very busy studio. She is well equipped to teach both new beginners and advanced students. My children look forward to their lessons as she encourages them in positive ways to reach their full potential and feel proud of their accomplishments. Her studio is generally quite full, but she will temporarily have a few rare openings as our family is relocating and reluctantly leaving a few spots open. You can contact her at nataliaspianostudio@gmail.com or (720) 880 8945."
Amber M.
"My son started piano lessons with Mrs. Natalia and I am so pleased with my son’s success. My son is 10 and goes to a private lesson each week for an hour. He has learned so much in so little time. Mrs. Natalia is very patient, very knowledgeable, and makes learning fun! If you are looking for an excellent piano teacher, Mrs. Natalia comes highly recommended."
Danielle H.
“I found Miss Natalia a passionate and gifted piano teacher and I would like to highly recommend her to you as a piano teacher for your child. Natalia started teaching my daughter, Kristin, when she was only four years old. Miss Natalia is a superb piano teacher, someone who is absolutely passionate about music. Her love for the art is evident in her enthusiastic and energetic teaching techniques. She is exceedingly patient with Kristin and I am greatly impressed by Miss Natalia's ability in communicating complicated music concepts to Kristin, and in encouraging and motiving her through hurdles and difficulties. Piano lessons with Miss Natalia is also full of fun and energy. My daughter absolutely loves her lessons and she adores Miss Natalia!”
Helen C.
“I have known Miss Natalia for 3 years and she has been giving piano lessons to my 9 year old daughter since then. Lylia loves Miss Natalia and has connected with her from the beginning. The progress that she has made exceeds any expectations I had. Miss Natalia has very high standards and expectations, but her approach is very positive and patient. Lylia has learned not only to play piano beautifully, she has also learned how to "learn" the right way. Natalia also taught her the benefits of self-discipline and to gain more confidence in herself…. I have also started taking lessons with Miss Natalia myself this year and I enjoy every aspect of it.”
Amel O.
“I highly recommend Miss Natalia as a piano teacher. She has taught my son for over 2 years. Miss Natalia has a wonderful rapport with people of all ages, especially children. Her ability to connect with her students and her talent at teaching simple concepts, as well as more advanced topics, are both truly superior.”
Taeko B.
“Our family has trained under Miss Natalia for about 4 years. Miss Natalia is an excellent teacher…. She is patient, respectful, loving but most important at all times incredibly professional…. My daughters adore and respect her, all the same time…. As a parent knowing that my children appreciate music, enjoy going to lessons, and are learning, well that just brings great joy…. I do have to add that I have met, heard, and tried many other piano teachers and none have come close to Miss Natalia…. Family's that we have recommended love Miss Natalia and only have wonderful things to say about her.”
Emily D.
“My children (9 and 6 years old) have studied piano with Miss Natalia for 2 years. They have progressed remarkably in this time, in their musical ability, but above all they enjoy learning music and feel good about themselves and their progress…. Miss Natalia responds to my children's individual skills, personality and progress in choosing music series and pieces. Miss Natalia is very encouraging and brings out the best of them. She is patient, good humored and gentle. She is truly outstanding teacher and we are really fortunate to have found her.”
Veronica H.
“My daughter started piano lessons with Miss Natalia one year ago. The progress that she made during her 12 months with Miss Natalia far succeeded my expectations…. Miss Natalia is absolutely passionate about music. Her love for the art is evident in her enthusiastic and energetic teaching techniques. Her commitment to her students is evident. She sees each student as an individual and draws upon their strengths to teach them in ways that works best for them…. Miss Natalia is a very positive and encouraging teacher who is able to make confident self-motivated piano players out of her students. I highly recommend Miss Natalia as a piano teacher.”
Sharon X.
“A few words to share my thoughts about our experience with Miss Natalia who has been teaching piano to my son Nathan (12 years old) over the last 2 years. Over the years, I've found that it is always a blessing when I find a teacher who has the skills to engage and excite their students, so that doing and practicing homework between lessons becomes a pleasure rather than a chore…. Separately, but equally as important, is for the teacher to be an ultimate reference, where we know her knowledge is boundless and her passion flows into everything that she says and does…. My son has mentioned to me that he very much appreciated Miss Natalia's ability to identify and to work with his particular level and to his strengths and capabilities.”
Robert H.
“Myself and my daughter Holly have been fortunate enough to have met Miss Natalia a year ago…. She has done an outstanding job in helping Holly excel and has managed to bring out an appreciation and love for playing the piano in Holly that I never thought was possible…. Coming from a musical family and having experience with other piano teachers I know that Natalia is “One of a Kind”. Miss Natalia has a wonderful teaching method and her warmth and personal care that she has for her students comes from her heart, from a place where she wants all her students to succeed in playing the piano well and also to enjoy it…. Needless to say I highly recommend Miss Natalia as a piano teacher.”
Marlene R.
“Miss Natalia has taught my daughter Jessica piano for nearly 3 years and it has been a wonderful experience for Jess…. Miss Natalia is not only a highly skilled and experienced pianist and a teacher, she is also reliable, encouraging and patient.”
Mary B.
"My two daughters are finishing their first year with teaching from Miss Natalia’s piano studio. They have learned so much and my oldest daughter, who is 7, is performing classical songs that she has learned by memory. The discipline, technique and the patience she provides is second to none. If she has room in her studio for your child and you want your child to learn classical piano I would highly encourage you to hire her. She is fabulous with kids and makes it fun for them to learn. My daughters are 5 and 7 and have been going for 1 year. They love going – never complain and I have seen significant changes in their studies at school this year as a result. Piano helps with the character of a child and Miss Natalia is an excellent teacher to provide that assistance through music."
Allyson K.
"I highly recommend Miss Natalia for piano lessons. My 15 year old son has truly blossomed under her instruction, has improved his sight reading and he absolutely adores her! She is very professional and has been my son’s favorite instructor(and he has had quite a few!). She is truly a great find!"
