Mia Barinaga is a pianist and music educator with nearly a decade of experience teaching piano and music theory to students of all ages and levels. She began studying piano at age four and earned a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Chapman University, graduating magna cum laude with awards in keyboard performance and music theory. Mia began working professionally as an accompanist at age 13 and has since accompanied choirs, bands, orchestras, and musical theater productions throughout her career. Not only does she have extensive experience with classical piano, but she has also served as a choir and music theater director.
Mia loves sharing her passion for music with her students and helping them discover what makes music exciting and meaningful to them. She enjoys getting to know each student as an individual and finding the approach that helps them learn and flourish. Along with building strong fundamentals and developing technique, Mia encourages her students to be curious about the music they play and to craft their own identity, sense of expression and artistry. Whether students wish to dive deeply into the world of classical piano or find their own path within music, Mia is delighted to guide their growth and help them flourish.