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Denise Peykanu is a professional pianist, organist and music educator with over 25 years’ experience. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in piano performance and music education (University of Texas, UT Pan Am University, and Austin, TX), advanced studies in organ performance, accompanying, choral conducting, vocal studies (UCLA) and Orff Certifications (Levels I & II -Cal St. LA), Denise incorporates ideas from her classroom experiences with children in her lessons, including movement and singing, and offe
As a member of the Music Teacher’s Association of California , her students are invited to participate in the Certificate of Merit program. She has served the local South Bay Branch as Student Recital Chair and CM Theory Chair. Her students participate in the Southern California Junior Bach Festival and South Bay Branch Music Festival. Other opportunities sponsored by MTAC inspire creativity and add structure to students’ study. Denise also holds membership in the National Guild of Piano Teachers with
Denise was past principal organist/pianist at St. Lawrence Martyr (Redondo Beach) and Holy Trinity Parish (San Pedro, CA) and currently works as a free-lance accompanist in the South Bay.