In a society increasingly threatened by malaise from artificial intelligence, musical study becomes an act of peaceful rebellion. Devotion to deep artistry and tradition becomes an offering to humanity.

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As Ms. Lauren’s student, you will use the piano to recover stories and treasures of the past — including those of unrecognized or underrepresented composers — while tending to the fire of your creative human spirit.

In addition to learning healthy technique, how to practice, and how to play stylistically according to historical period,* lesson activities and assignments may include:

  • Improvisation

  • Music theory

  • Music history

  • Gamification

  • Rote learning

  • Drawing

  • Singing, chanting, or kazoo-ing

  • Beat-making

  • Listening

  • Moving

*Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary (according to Royal Conservatory of Music guidelines).

In 2020, Ms. Lauren witnessed the effects of the pandemic and quarantine on her students — who were all elementary children — and felt a deep sense of duty to help lift their spirits through musical connection. Her teaching philosophy since then has been to help cultivate a sense of sanctuary using piano as the primary instrument.

Under the tutelage of Dr. Sergio Gallo, Lauren graduated from Georgia State University in July 2024 with a Master of Music degree in Piano Pedagogy.

As a graduate assistant, she taught five different levels of Group Piano and was praised for the amount of care she dedicated towards helping her students. Lauren also served as the secretary of GSU’s Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Collegiate Chapter.

Bio

Lauren Vaccaro

Piano Teacher, Pianist, & Creator

For the summer of 2023, Lauren was awarded scholarship funding to participate in the Chopin Academy of Atlanta and the Chopin Academy of Vienna. These one-week festivals were incredibly mind-expanding, offering masterclasses, lessons, and lectures from internationally acclaimed pianists and educators.

During her graduate years, she also exhibited with Piano Music Database at the 2024 MTNA Conference in Atlanta. Against 13 other competitors, Lauren was awarded the Award of Excellence in the Georgia Music Teachers Association’s Upper College State Auditions.

After graduating, serving as the pianist at Conyers Presbyterian Church, and performing at various venues around Atlanta, Ms. Lauren moved back to her hometown in Florida. She currently teaches piano for Vaccaro Piano and Creative Keys Music School.

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