Meet Our Move Over Mozart Piano Teachers

Igniting Musical Joy in Seattle & Online

Pamela Cornell aka “Miss Pam”

Director and Piano Teacher for Crescendo Kids Classes at Spartan Recreation Center

I started teaching as a private piano teacher and a children's choir director while I was still in high school. It was through those opportunities that I knew I wanted to be a teacher. Since getting a Bachelor's from Seattle Pacific University I have had many more opportunities to teach. In addition to music and piano, I have taught math, Driver's Education, and tutored for the G.E.D. I love music because it can touch the heart of any type of person, creative or analytical, and because the range of music is so vast, from popular to ethnic, slow and mellow to jazzy and festive. It is a joy to listen to someone when they finally finish a piece of music and are able to put their own personality into it. Seeing that excitement in others is why I am a teacher.

Since its opening in 1994, Move Over Mozart has had the opportunity to introduce thousands of children to the piano and music. One of our yearly highlights has been our Spring Recital, which gives all the children, beginning 3 year olds to advanced 12 year olds, the opportunity to perform on a concert grand piano. Through all the years, my mission has been to bring the joy of music and piano playing to all children, regardless of social status or income without compromising our quality.

Kevin Kenney aka “Mr. Kevin”

Piano Teacher for Private Lessons and Crescendo Kids Online

I have been around music my whole life.  My mother was a piano teacher, so I grew up with the sound of lessons going on in the background all the time.  I took music lessons for various instruments but I always kept coming back to the piano.  I earned a BFA from State University of New York at Purchase and have been a life long music student.  In 2004 I started teaching private piano lessons and have found it incredibly rewarding.  I play the piano frequently and find it an extremely expressive instrument.  I look forward to sharing this love of the piano with many students at Move Over Mozart!

Mr. Kevin has been a piano teacher with Move Over Mozart since 2011, teaching nearly 700 different piano students.  He is available on the weekends and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.

Shuyan Zhou aka “Miss Shuyan”

Piano Teacher for Crescendo Kids Classes at North Kirkland Community Center

Throughout my life, I have always participated in music. I studied classical piano privately under Yunbo Cassady for roughly 10 years, and I currently sing and occasionally play accordion as well. I have always loved the community that music has brought me with the people I learn from and create music with, working together to problem solve and create something beautiful. I especially enjoy singing in a choir with the rest of the ensemble, and have been singing in a chorale for over 7 years.

Sharing my knowledge has always been something I’ve been fond of, and as such I have really enjoyed teaching, whether in the arts or math. I look forward to building skill and inspiring passion in piano, and music as a whole, to the students at Move Over Mozart!

Miss Shuyan has been a piano teacher with Move Over Mozart since 2023.

Claire Wang aka “Mrs. Claire”

Piano Teacher for Private Lessons and Crescendo Kids Online

I am a pianist, pedagogue, collaborative artist, composer and arranger based in Cheney, Washington. I have a Master of Music in Piano Performance from Eastern Washington University and a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from University of Montana. As of July 2023, I am a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music through the Music Teachers’ National Association.

Since 2017, I have taught students of all ages and skill levels, drawing on my broad pedagogical instruction to tailor my method to the individual student’s needs. Some of my favorite pedagogical techniques include singing, clapping rhythms, tension taming, applying music theory and metronome work.  I strive to help pupils play with musical artistry, intent and skill, though my ultimate goal as a teacher is to spread joy through the experience of learning something new.

In addition to my career as a teacher, I have a wide breadth of experience as a performer, including solo and collaborative recitals, competitions, radio appearances, musical theater productions and more.

Mrs. Claire has been a piano teacher with Move Over Mozart since 2024. She is available in the morning and afternoons, Monday - Friday.

Sachie Tunick aka "Ms. Sachie" 

Substitute Piano Teacher

I was born to an award-winning conductor and music teacher and exposed to music at a very early age. I began piano and ear-training at the age of three and soon joined the Yamaha Musical School program. Throughout my childhood I played passionately and kept the fire of love for piano and music burning. I enjoy sharing this spark of musical love to my students. I studied at Las Positas College in California, with a focus on music and piano as well as early childhood development. In addition to teaching piano, I am a seasoned pre-school educator.  

Prior to Move Over Mozart, I taught with a Russian school of music in Silicon valley of California for over five years. I believe in the musical potential of all students and am excited to work with each student to unlock their abilities and motivations. I love to overcome each individual’s obstacles and enhance their inner strengths. Let’s start a fire for music together!

Ms. Sachie has been a piano teacher with Move Over Mozart since 2017.