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My name is Susana Leiva and I want to share with you what music means to me. Music is a gift with the power to heal and uplift the human spirit in ways that few things can. As your teacher, my goal is to train you to harness that power to your fullest potential.

If you are unsure about getting started, scroll down to learn more about what to expect in lessons with me. I’ll provide a free trial lesson for you. No strings attached!

Looking forward to exploring the horizons of music together with you!

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Susana is an excellent teacher! She is very dedicated, fun, and easy to understand when she is explaining something. I always look forward to my lessons each week. Susana is a spectacular teacher!

Angelica Oriol, piano student

Piano

The most basic instrument for anyone who’d like to enter the world of music!

Philosophy

The process of learning should be both fun and structured. Whether you want to play professionally or just for fun, I customize my approach to meet your goals!

What's in a lesson?

  • ♪ Technical Exercise
  • ♪ Rhythmic Exercises
  • ♪ Music Theory
  • ♪ Sight Reading
  • ♪ Solo Repertoire
  • ♪ Collaborative Arts
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I have been Susy’s student for almost 3 years now and I love my voice lessons so much. Not only has my voice improved so much, but so has my confidence. I look forward to seeing her every week!

Ritika Sarma, student

Voice

Let's find the true color of your voice!

Philosophy

My goal as a teacher is to give you the tools to discover your true identity as a singer, not by mimicking the sound of other singers or creating an artificial sound, but by finding the true color of your voice!

What's in a lesson?

  • ♪ Healthy vocal technique
  • ♪ Warm-ups and exercises
  • ♪ Solo repertoire
  • ♪ Diction
  • ♪ Acting for singers
  • ♪ Audition Preparation
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I have been taking both voice and piano lessons. She is well versed in music and works very patiently with me. She has inspired me to sing songs that I never knew I could.

Pranav N. Reddy, student

Why study with me?

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Flexibility

I teach in-person and online lessons through zoom, working around your schedule as much as possible.

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Note: Due to COVID-19, all lessons are online until further notice.

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Credentials

I have a Master’s Degree in Opera Performance and conservatory training in piano since a young age.

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Passion

I love working with people to build their confidence and skills in music. I always put the students’ needs first.

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What parents say about me

When we first started with her, I explained my daughter’s issues with social anxiety, and, at our first lesson, Susy sat down with both of us and discussed how she can help her to be comfortable. She really cared about my daughter’s mental health and that she knew how to not make it difficult for her. Right away I knew she was the right teacher for my daughter.

I am so thankful we have had the opportunity to work with her and for the support she gives my daughter. I cannot recommend her highly enough for anyone looking to improve their vocal performance!

Diana Renk-Ernst
Parent

I have been able to observe many lessons, and I am so impressed with the technicality of what Susy teaches her along with singing. She is hands-on, showing her how to hold her jaw, explaining how to hold her tongue to make certain sounds, how to stand, what her posture should be.

I was surprised at how these things improved my daughter’s singing instantly. She expects a lot from her students and is a serious teacher, but they also have a lot of fun, and my daughter loves her lessons!

Parent

Our family has gotten so much out of Susy’s lessons. She has been wonderful with our two girls, flexible in dealing with their very different personalities, as well as in working with me, their middle aged father.

Susy has an ideal blend of virtuosity, attention to detail, joy for music, and empathy in dealing with her students. I feel that we have all grown musically with her.

Daniel Krashen
Student and parent of students

My daughter has been a student with Susana for approximately 3 years now. My daughter not only loves coming to class to practice her craft but also she has made a strong connection with her teacher. She is not only a great mentor for my daughter but has become a friend.

In Susana you will find dedication, patience with her students, and flexibility with parents. I highly recommend Susana; you won’t be disappointed.

Jeanette Gonzalez
Parent

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What professionals say about me

I have had the privilege of taking a few of her students when she moved to New Jersey and saw first hand the quality of teaching that Ms. Leiva gave to her students. Her dedication in teaching, thorough knowledge of music theory and her implementation of that knowledge to her students is highly commendable.

As president of the Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC) Riverside Branch, I strongly recommend Ms. Leiva as an outstanding teacher.

Linette Rodriguez
President of the Music Teachers’ Association of California

As a long time university professor, and as the chair of the Music Department when Ms. Leiva came to La Sierra University, I was impressed with her passion and natural instincts for both performance and teaching.

I have known very few young professionals who possessed so many mature traits of a successful music teacher. I strongly recommend Ms. Leiva as a top-notch teacher that can bring a well-rounded education to her students.

Dr. Elvin Rodriguez
Department of Music Chair

Susana has proven herself to be a consummate musician and teacher. She sings and plays beautifully with flawless technique and stunning artistry. Every one of her piano and voice students—including my own daughter—love her personally, enjoy their lessons with her, and flourish musically as a result of her work with them.

I highly recommend her as a piano or voice teacher to anyone of any age.

Sharon Byrne
Professional mezzo-soprano and music teacher

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