Teaching Philosophy

Anyone can go on their own journey with “that creative spark within themselves.” Piano offers something for everyone, from recreating the music of other pianists to composing their own music; and from losing themselves in the sound of the piano to losing themselves in the sound of the music. 

“Piano lessons are an adventure! Let’s have fun!” ~ Ms. Kottke

Bio

Ms. Kottke earned a Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders from the University of Kansas, and completed The Inclusive Teaching Course: Teaching Piano to Students who are Special Learners, at the Frances Clark Center, led by Dr. Scott Price. She also achieved her Master of Music degree in Piano Pedagogy from Southern Illinois University, her Bachelor of Arts in Piano from Carroll University, and studied piano and music education for two years at The Eastman School of Music. 

Ms. Kottke has 18 years experience teaching piano. Her own piano playing spans 38 years; 32 of those years taking her own private lessons. Ms. Kottke’s list of piano teachers include Carol Klose, Tony Caramia at Eastman, Margarita Kontorovsky, Dr. Yuko Kato and Dr. Paul Transue at Southner Illinois University, and she currently studies with Terry Dybvig, owner of The Well Balanced Pianist, LLC. Ms. Kottke also continues her professional developments on teaching special needs and neurotypical students through her professional affiliations and other organizations online and in person across the country. 

Contact Ms. Kottke!

msjennifer.pianolessons@gmail.com

262-622-5092

Waukesha County Conservatory of Music

1125 James Dr, Hartland, WI 53029