For Advanced Students
Elevate Your Playing to a Professional Level
If you are a serious classical pianist who has already built a strong technical foundation and now seeks deeper artistic growth, this studio is designed for you.
Dr. Joseph Kingma offers highly individualized, master-level training for advanced pianists pursuing excellence in performance, competitions, conservatory auditions, and professional development.
Who This Studio Serves
Talented high-school students (ages 12+) preparing for conservatory or university auditions
Undergraduate and graduate piano majors
Pre-professional pianists aiming for competitions and career opportunities
Serious adult pianists seeking continued high-level artistic development
Transfer students looking for more demanding and inspiring guidance
What You Will Gain
Technical Mastery: Refinement of sound production, virtuosic technique, efficient practice methods, and injury-preventive habits.
Artistic Depth: Development of personal interpretation, stylistic understanding, and emotional communication in performance.
Performance Excellence: Training in stage presence, audition techniques, and mental preparation for high-pressure situations.
Repertoire Strategy: Thoughtful, career-building repertoire planning tailored to your strengths and goals.
Professional Guidance: Insights from a concert pianist and former college professor who has walked the path you are on.
Areas of Specialization
Conservatory and university audition preparation (Juilliard, Manhattan School of Music, Curtis, New England Conservatory, etc.)
Major piano competitions (Liszt, Chopin, MTNA, American Protégé, local and international competitions)
Diploma and degree recitals
Orchestral soloist preparation
Advanced repertoire coaching (Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Brahms, Debussy, Ravel, Prokofiev, contemporary works, and more)
Teaching Approach for Advanced Pianists
Lessons go far beyond correcting notes and fingerings. Each session combines:
Detailed technical analysis and solutions
Historical and stylistic context
Exploration of interpretive possibilities
Performance psychology and strategies
Recording review and self-assessment training
Dr. Kingma draws upon his experience as a First Prize winner of the American Liszt Society International Liszt Competition and former college faculty to provide the kind of professional insight typically found only at top conservatories.
Recent Student Achievements
Acceptances to Manhattan School of Music and Boston Conservatory
Chopin Foundation Scholarship recipient
First Prize – Oklahoma State MTNA Senior Piano Competition
Solo performance with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic
Multiple national and regional competition winners
Ready for the Next Level?
Serious advanced training requires commitment, mutual respect, and a genuine desire to grow. If this describes you, I invite you to schedule a consultation/audition lesson.
This initial session allows us to:
Assess your current playing and goals
Discuss how we might work together
Determine if the studio is the right fit
Next Step: Fill out the form below or email me directly with information about your background, current repertoire, and goals.