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Christopher Hepburn

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Christopher Hepburn

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About your piano coach

Dr. Christopher Hepburn, a distinguished musicologist and concert pianist, bridges classical traditions with contemporary wellness philosophies through his innovative approach to sound and musical expression. With a PhD from Texas Tech University focusing on sound embodiment across Western and East Asian traditions, Dr. Hepburn's scholarship culminated in his groundbreaking 2023 publication on premodern Japanese song poems. His academic appointments include prestigious fellowships at the University of Southern California, where he has contributed to interdisciplinary studies in history, art, and culture with his advisees taking first-prize at various creative symposia. His pianistic lineage traces directly to Beethoven and Chopin through the Leschetizky-Czerny and Horszowski-Mikuli pedagogical traditions, enriched by studies with renowned pedagogues Leslie Spotz, Lora Deahl, and Tatiana Roitmann. This classical foundation, combined with masterclasses from Christopher Elton (Royal Academy of Music), Jennifer Elowsky-Fox (Berklee College of Music), and Nicoletta Conti (student of Leonard Bernstein), informs his electrifying performances—once literally startling an audience member during a particularly dynamic interpretation of the first movement of Beethoven's Tempest Sonata. In 2018, he gained international recognition through his contribution to the pioneering complete works recording of Alexey Stanchinsky for Grand Piano Records distributed by Naxos. Dr. Hepburn's research on sound embodiment has earned acclaim at prestigious institutions worldwide, including Oxford University, Columbia University, and Waseda University (Japan). His scholarly work uniquely synthesizes historical performance practices with modern wellness concepts, creating a globally holistic approach to premodern and contemporary musical understanding and expression. As a member of the Leschetizky Association, Dr. Hepburn champions an adaptive teaching methodology that honors traditional technical excellence while embracing contemporary pedagogical innovations. His approach seamlessly integrates classical rigor with modern cultural fluency—reflected in his passion for anime, manga, and digital media—positioning him at the intersection of historical preservation and future-focused musical evolution.

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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Alvarado, Texas
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 5 lessons

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Hepburn Hall

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946.8 miles away

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Near Alvarado, Texas

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Accomplishments

🏅Award-winning
➕Steinway & Sons Teacher

Certifications & Badges

📝Doctorate Degree
📝Music Degree

Reputation

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Suyoung P.
Very negotiable with deadlines and assignments, and will go out of his way to make sure none of the assignments he assigns will conflict with your own personal schedules and classes. The lectures are amazing and very interactive
Jacob G
Wow! He really cares about the health and well being of his students, especially those who are still in school and have outside schedules. The lessons are so much fun, and I can really see my progress.
Edward L.
Dr Hepburn is an amazing professor, and an even better person. His guidelines and expectations are extremely clear. You won’t regret studying with him.
David W.
Dr. Hepburn is the goat. His classes are vibrant and fun. He is a great person and cares about his students.
Sonia H.
Super kind, flexible, and really cares about his students! You won't regret taking lessons with him.
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonThe first lesson consists of establishing a strong foundation in piano technique, basic music theory, and student (your) goals. This is the time to get to know the student, discuss posture and technique, keyboard orientation and notation, and introducing some playing exercises. You will leave with homework and a practice routine.
Lesson 11+These lessons consist of milestone assessments and next steps for future study. We’ll begin by performing a selected piece, emphasizing both technical precision and expressive interpretation. The focus is on the student’s ability to convey dynamics, articulation, and phrasing, all while maintaining steady rhythm and finger control. After the performance, we discuss your strengths and identify areas for improvement, offering constructive feedback to refine your technique and musicality. Next, we conduct a technical check-in, assessing finger strength, coordination, and overall rhythmic consistency. If needed, new exercises are introduced to address any challenges, ensuring continued technical development. From there, we shift the focus to musical interpretation, exploring how the student can enhance storytelling within their playing. This may include introducing a new stylistic element, such as pedaling for greater resonance or experimenting with rubato to add expressive flexibility. Looking ahead, we set future goals by selecting the next level of repertoire that aligns with the student’s progress and aspirations. Depending on your readiness, we introduce new technical challenges, such as playing faster scales, navigating more complex rhythms, or incorporating advanced articulation techniques. We also take the time to explore their musical interests, whether in classical, jazz, pop, or another genre, ensuring their learning journey remains engaging and personal. To conclude, we discuss strategies for effective practice, emphasizing structured and mindful approaches to learning new material. A new repertoire is assigned, tailored to both challenge and inspire the student. Finally, creativity is encouraged, whether through composition, improvisation, or exploring personal musical projects, fostering a deeper connection to the instrument and the joy of making music.
Lesson 4-10These lessons usually consist of expanding repertoire and technique. There will be a warm-up routine, repertoire development that includes progressively challenging pieces focusing on phrasing, articulation, and expression. We’ll begin ear training, improvisation, and sight reading work during these lessons. You will leave with homework and a practice routine.
Lesson 2-3These lessons usually consist of building coordination and reading skills. This is the time for introducing warm-up exercises, expanding note and rhythm reading, introducing a first piece, and dynamics and articulation. You will leave with homework and a practice routine.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonThese lessons usually consist of getting to know you and expanding repertoire and technique. There will be a warm-up routine, repertoire development that includes progressively challenging pieces focusing on phrasing, articulation, and expression. We’ll begin further ear training, improvisation, and sight reading work during these lessons. You will leave with homework and a practice routine.
Lesson 11+We introduce new technical challenges, such as playing faster scales, navigating more complex rhythms, or incorporating advanced articulation techniques. We also take the time to explore more musical interests, whether in classical, jazz, pop, or another genre, ensuring their learning journey remains engaging and personal. To conclude, we discuss strategies for effective practice, emphasizing structured and mindful approaches to learning new material. A new repertoire is assigned, tailored to both challenge and inspire the student. Finally, creativity is encouraged, whether through composition, improvisation, or exploring personal musical projects, fostering a deeper connection to the instrument and the joy of making music.
Lesson 4-10After the performance, we discuss your strengths and identify areas for improvement, offering constructive feedback to refine your technique and musicality. Next, we conduct a technical check-in, assessing finger strength, coordination, and overall rhythmic consistency. If needed, new exercises are introduced to address any challenges, ensuring continued technical development. From there, we shift the focus to musical interpretation, exploring how the student can enhance storytelling within their playing. This may include introducing a new stylistic element, such as pedaling for greater resonance or experimenting with rubato to add expressive flexibility. Looking ahead, we set future goals by selecting the next level of repertoire that aligns with the student’s progress and aspirations.
Lesson 2-3These lessons consist of milestone assessments and next steps for future study. We’ll begin by performing a selected piece from your repertoire, emphasizing both technical precision and expressive interpretation. The focus is on the student’s ability to convey dynamics, articulation, and phrasing, all while maintaining steady rhythm and finger control.
Youth players
Working with teenagersWe follow the standard lesson plan while altering the workload to benefit the student and their school and extracurricular schedule.
What you need to bringAny pieces you’d like to work on.
What I can bringSteinway & Sons grand piano

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