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"Music is the tool to express life--and all that makes a difference." --Herbie Hancock

Being musical gives you the means to express yourself when words cannot. 
Nicki Kerns can help you learn to express yourself musically. 
Try the links and listen to some select videos to hear Nicki express herself through the piano. 
Can you guess what she's feeling as she plays each piece?
https://youtu.be/-LAzXWri5_o This is a performance of one of her favorite stride pieces. https://youtu.be/c6WFo4U1FSI This is a duet in which she recorded both parts, essentially playing a solo duet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm7ZPFUW9Wg This is her and three of her students playing a 2p8h (two pianos, eight hands) piece in recital.
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USM's studio is located in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains.

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