-
0:00/6:51
-
0:00/12:12
-
0:00/12:50
-
0:00/3:48
-
0:00/4:27
-
0:00/2:56
-
0:00/13:37
-
0:00/10:33
Pianist | Pedagogue | Presenter
Live Performance Recordings:
Student/Parent Testimonials:
“I worked with Katie during my PhD study at UT Austin. Being a math student and using piano as an escape from exhaustive science, my skills and technique were not as well established as the music majors. However, I was able to gain considerable improvement on my playing in order to tackle some challenging pieces. Katie was very patient and maintained a stress-free atmosphere during her instruction. Her communication is extremely effective in explaining concepts, even during virtual lessons. I highly recommend learning piano with Katie!”
— Hanyu, PhD student at UT Austin
“"I've studied piano with Dr. Gustafson for five years now, and she has been not only an amazing piano teacher, but also a wonderful friend and mentor. Even while balancing the pressure of unviersity teaching, pursuing her own DMA, and maintaining a private studio, she is always cheerful and completely focused on our lessons. And it's easy to tell that she truly cares about me not just as a pianist, but also as a person. Despite the challenges of coordinating recitals for a small private studio, she has gone out of her way to ensure that I would have the opportunity to perform....whether this meant booking a performance hall for 4 students or coordinating a joint recital with her coworkers, she was not only willing but eager to help me succeed. She has given me a deeper understanding of the piano and a greater appreciation for music. Thank you, Dr. Gustafson!"”
— Grace Ann, high school private student
“"My children have been taking lessons from Dr. Gustafson for nearly 5 years now. She has always been diligent and professional in the lessons and has gone to great lengths to ensure the kids gain new skills as well as foster a general love and respect for music! Over the course of our lessons she has become so much more to my children than just a piano instructor; she has formed deep relationships with them and sincerely cares about their emotional well-being. Of course, she has taken their musical abilities to unbelievable new levels, but she is also a wonderful role model for them to see and emulate week-in and week-out. She has successfully won over our very piano-reluctant teenage boy as well as encourage our younger child prone to giving up. Katie consistently finds new ways to keep the kids engaged and excited about music...a lifelong gift to our children!"”
— Heidi, parent
“"Katie is literally the most helpful TA ever. She explains everything so thoroughly, and gives extra help even when not needed. She is such a fair grader, especially because this class is for people who are not piano majors, so it is very difficult for some people. But because of her understanding, I know this class is extremely manageable for anyone."”
— Class Piano Student, UT Austin
Upcoming Concerts
Updates Coming Soon!!