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Intermediate to advanced, honors piano lessons with Dr. Ralph van der Beek begin the first week of June. We have 2 remaining spots available for this incredible opportunity. To inquire, call 801-317-3825.
Welcome Dr. van der Beek! We are excited to begin weekly session and also look forward to the monthly master classes each first Friday from 6-7 in June, July and August.
New Zealand born Artist-Teacher Ralph van der Beek is inhigh demand as a teacher, clinician and adjudicator. Hispiano students have won the top prizes in state, regional
Welcome to Dr. Ralph van der Beek – Now Teaching Our Honors Students
and national competitions including two *MTNA national
first place winners. He has presented for many conferences
such as the World Piano Pedagogy Conference, the
International French Music Conference, the MTNA
National Conference, the Gina Bachauer Foundation, the
Utah Symphony Guild, and several **UMTA State
Conferences. Dr. van der Beek is an Associate Professor of
Piano at Weber State University (WSU), where he teaches
piano, keyboard literature, theory and aural skills. Prior to
his appointment at WSU, he served as an Assistant
Professor of Piano at Utah State University (USU), where
he directed the nationally recognized USU Youth
Conservatory. Dr. van der Beek earned a Bachelor of
Music from Utah State University and a Master of Music
from Indiana University, culminating in a Doctor of
Musical Arts from the University of Southern California.
Ralph is married to Rebecca Bigelow and they have nine
children.
*Music Teacher’s National Association
**Utah Music Teacher’s Association