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Rachelle Anne Kaaihue

San Diego

Summary

Performance-driven pianist with passion for music collaboration and music education. With 7+years of teaching beginner to intermediate piano, and 10+ years of musical performance. Proficiency in solo-piano and ensemble repertoire; versed in classical, show choir, pop, funk, and Latin music.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Piano Instructor/Substitute

Escondido Music and Arts Academy
Escondido
02.2026 - Current
  • Creates a safe environment for students to learn
  • Implements tailored curriculum for each student
  • Provides communication with students and families
  • Prepares students for recitals

Show Choir Keyboardist/Accompanist

Bonita Vista High School
Chula Vista
02.2023 - Current
  • Collaborate with Musicians
  • Performances at competitions and events in San Diego and Los Angeles

Piano Instructor

Quest Music
San Diego
08.2022 - 05.2026
  • Creates a safe environment for students to learn
  • Established piano pedagogy to accommodate students with diverse learning abilities and styles
  • Incorporates music fundamentals such as music theory at various levels
  • Prepares students for recitals

Music Librarian

Grossmont Community College
Grossmont
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Prepared classrooms for upcoming rehearsals and performances

Piano Instructor

Hollywood Music Eastlake
Eastlake
08.2019 - 04.2021
  • Created a safe space for students to learn music
  • Encouraged communication with students musically by ensemble-like playing
  • Prepared students for recitals

Education

BA - Music Professional Studies

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
2023

Skills

  • Classically Trained
  • Keyboard Comping
  • Collaborative Musician
  • Instrumental Accompaniment
  • Adaptability to genres
  • Great with young students
  • Great with adult students

Timeline

Piano Instructor/Substitute

Escondido Music and Arts Academy
02.2026 - Current

Show Choir Keyboardist/Accompanist

Bonita Vista High School
02.2023 - Current

Piano Instructor

Quest Music
08.2022 - 05.2026

Music Librarian

Grossmont Community College
01.2021 - 06.2021

Piano Instructor

Hollywood Music Eastlake
08.2019 - 04.2021

BA - Music Professional Studies

San Diego State University
Rachelle Anne Kaaihue