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b ABOUT ALALEH KETABI

Alaleh Ketabi received her Bachelor of Music in piano performance from Georgia State University, where she studied piano with Dr. Geoffrey Haydon and chamber music with Dr. Brandt Fredriksen. After being recognized as an outstanding performer at the GMEA competition, she participated in several piano competitions throughout the country and overseas. In fall of 2009, Ms. Ketabi appeared as a soloist to perform Prokofiev Piano Concerto #1 with the GSU symphony orchestra. In the summer of 2010, Miss Ketabi participated in Vianden Music Festival and School in Luxemburg, where she performed Brahms Cello Sonata in e minor. She also had the opportunity to perform Doppler, Andante and Rondo for two flutes and piano in Neuburg, Germany. Ms. Ketabi has over 10 years of experience teaching piano and music theory with several music institutions and schools within the Atlanta area and now New York. Ms. Ketabi’s students have performed in several piano competitions and recitals. Ms. Ketabi’s vibrant energy, eloquent presentations, motivational techniques, and professional approach have brought success to all of her students.

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b EDUCATION

  • Georgia State University: 2007-2010 Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance

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b MAJOR TEACHERS

  • Dr. Geoffrey Haydon

  • Dr. Ginger Chen

  • Dr. Sergio Gallo

  • Dr. Brandt Frekriksen

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b HONORS AND AWARDS

  • Winner of Georgia State University Brumby Concerto Competition: 2009

  • Atlanta Steinway Society, Piano Scholarship Award: 2009

  • Winner of GMEA competition: 2008

  • Participated as convention recitalist at the GMEA competitions: 2008

  • Georgia State University Scholar Assistantship: 2007 - present

  • Award of Excellence Certification at GMEA competition: 2007

  • Selected to participate in the Georgia Music Educators Association all college Chorus: 2007

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b TEACHING EXPERIENCE

  • Belle Arti Center for the Arts: 2011-Present

  • Music Matters, Piano Instructor: 2010-2011

  • Sandy Springs Music, Piano Instructor: 2009

  • Peggy Still School of Music, Piano Instructor: 2008-2009

  • Soldier’s Cross Church, Piano and Voice Instructor: 2009

  • Georgia State University, Theory and piano tutor: 2008

  • Metro Music Makers, Piano Instructor: 2007-2009

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b PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE

  • Participated at Vianden Music Festival and School in Luxembourg: 2010

  • Performed Doppler, Andante and Rondo for two flutes and piano in Neuburg, Germany: 2010

  • Performed Prokofiev piano concerto with Georgia State University Orchestra: 2009

  • Performed at Student Honor’s recital at Georgia State University: 2008

  • Accompanist at Smoke Rise Baptist Church: 2007

  • Accompanist at Oak Grove United Methodist Church: 2007

  • Accompanist at St. Bed’s Episcopal Church: 2006

  • Choir accompanist at Indian Creek Baptist Church: 2010

  • Accompanist at Secondbaptist Forestpark: 2010

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Ms. Ketabi Teaching Philosophy

 As an educator, I believe that each student is a unique individual with a distinct talent. My duty is to find and nurture that talent allowing for the student to reach their potential. My approach is to create a fun environment during every lesson, but I make sure to stay focused on achieving goals.

 
 

 

 

 

 
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