Diana Gallo

Diana Gallo, an accomplished classical pianist and longtime resident of Valencia, has been teaching piano instruction for 25 years. Through acquiring a Bachelor of Arts degree in Piano from Loyola Marymount University and a Master of Music degree in Piano Pedagogy from Call State University, Northridge, her expertise is in the art of teaching piano. She has studied under the tutelage of Cesare Pascarella, Tessie Chua Ciaco, Howard Richman, Barbara Wilkinson, Bogidar Avramov, and Dr. Jeanine Jacobson. In the past, she has taught group piano and keyboard classes, and private piano lessons, which included being a Piano for Youth staff teacher at Cal State University, Northridge, teaching the Junior Music Academy, and teaching at Vibe Performing Arts Studios, as well as at her home studio in Valencia. Instructing all ages and levels; Diana incorporates rhythm, composition, the basic fundamentals of music, notes, ear training, and reading music. Her students play in recitals at least twice a year and many are entered in state piano competitions.

Currently a member of the Music Teachers’ Association of California since 1997, Diana has been a past president, membership secretary and currently holds the position of recording secretary for the past 2 years of the local branch in Santa Clarita. Each year, her continuing education is attained and kept current by attending the California Music Teachers’ Conventions held at various locations in Northern and Southern California. There she attends a series of teacher training workshops, and musical showcases that contribute to the teaching methods she incorporates in her lessons.
 

Diana truly enjoys bringing music into the lives of her students. “My love of music prompted me to focus on teaching. Witnessing a student’s excitement when they learn something new or complete a piece of music, renews my love of teaching at every lesson. By participating in recitals, students learn discipline by working toward a goal, and can feel a great sense of accomplishment!”