Yohanna is a truly remarkable piano teacher who is passionate, supportive, and endlessly encouraging. With over two decades of experience teaching students of all ages, abilities, and skill levels, she has gained an enviable reputation as an outstanding piano teacher. Her teaching approach is rooted in patience and compassion, as she believes that every student has the potential to excel, and she works tirelessly to help her students achieve their musical goals.
Yohanna is known for her ability to create piano lessons that are both structured and enjoyable. She provides her students with a strong foundation in technique and musicianship while encouraging them to explore different styles of piano repertoire. Every lesson is tailored to each student's individual strengths, interests and learning style. Through her teaching, Yohanna aims to instill essential life skills in her students such as creativity, perseverance, and self-confidence, making the piano lesson experience not just enjoyable but also transformational. Above all, Yohanna strives to create a supportive and nurturing environment in which they can flourish.
In recognition of her excellence, passion, artistry, and commitment to teaching, Yohanna was awarded the prestigious 2022 Top Piano Teacher award from Steinway & Sons. She is also a member of Music Teachers National Association and Steinway Educational Partner program, which provides her with access to the latest educational resources and training. Yohanna's own musical journey began at the tender age of four when she started taking piano lessons, and her dedication and hard work paid off when she won her first national piano competition in Indonesia at the age of ten. Since then, she has pursued her love of music through numerous educational institutions, including The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, London College of Music, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, University of Wales (where she was a Best Graduate Award Winner), The Juilliard and the NY Dalcroze Program. Yohanna has also been certified as a Music Together teacher and lectured at prestigious music academies in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Indonesia.