Liana Muzik Merdian is a private classical piano instructor who is passionate about helping students love music for a life-time. She received her Master’s degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy at the University of Oklahoma and Bachelor's degree from the Wheaton College Conservatory. During her studies, she earned awards including the school-wide Provost’s Certificate with Distinction in Teaching, alternate in the state-wide OMTA piano competition, and semi-finalist in the OU Piano Concerto Competition.

 

During her ten years of experience, Liana has taught a wide range of students in different settings: Pre-K group music classes, private piano, and group and private piano courses for college undergraduates. She is deeply passionate about helping her students learn independently and be well-rounded. Because of this, her lessons include ear training, sight-reading, improvisation, and much more.

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She was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago and loves spending time hiking, playing pickleball, and reading.