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HKEY'S MUSIC
PROVIDING OVER 10 YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Lessons, Accompaniments, Weddings, Parties/Events, and More
MUSIC BIOGRAPHY OF HEATHER GIN
Heather began studying the piano from home at the age of four. When she was five, she began taking private lessons through the Oregon Music Teachers Association (OMTA). Each year she was required to pass the OMTA syllabus exam to advance to each level. Heather successfully passed all 10 levels of the OMTA syllabus exams at the age of 15 and continued private lessons until she was 18.
During her studies, Heather participated in several concerts, recitals, festivals, and charity events. Some of the annual events she attended in Portland, Oregon include the Ensemble Festival, Romantic Festival, Bach Festival, OMTA State Competitions, and Classical Festivals.
Heather was passionately involved with music ministries at her church and played the piano and guitar for her youth group. She was a self-taught guitarist and was the youth group praise leader throughout high school. When she was 15, her piano teacher referred her to a local church that hired her as the pianist. The church was aired live on the radio every Sunday where Heather’s music was broadcasted across town.
As a young professional, Heather was requested to play at weddings for her church, family, and friends. She also began teaching piano and especially enjoyed teaching young children who learned quickly and were able to appreciate the gift of piano. When she realized the success she had with her students, she fell in love with teaching music and continued sharing her passion with others.
Heather attended the University of Washington and graduated with a BA in Sociology and Music. During college, she was the pianist of Korean Canaan United Methodist church and was later hired as the organ/piano accompanist of Rosehill Presbyterian Church.
Today, Heather continues to play for Rosehill. She is also a recording artist/songwriter and owner of Hkeys Music.
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My Interests

I'd like to meet:

1) People of all ages who want to learn the piano and music theory from beginning to advance levels.

2) Vocalists/Instrumentalists who need an accompanist.

3) Weddings, Parties/Events--People who need a pianist for special occasions.

My Blog

It's Never Too Late to Learn!!

If you are considering piano lessons as an adult and are hesitant because of your age, don't let that be the reason to stop you! I have had plenty of adult beginners who felt the same way but decided ...
Posted by on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:08:00 GMT

Benefits of Piano for the Young

The older I get, the more appreciative and thankful I am for the piano lessons my mother forced upon me during the times I wanted to quit.  I began learning the piano at age 4 with passion and a ...
Posted by on Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:40:00 GMT

Is Your Child Ready to Learn Piano?

I began playing the piano when I was 4 years old.  Even at that age, I recall not only being eager and determined to learn, but desiring to be the best.  Looking back, I now realize that my ...
Posted by on Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:44:00 GMT