About the Teacher:
Background: I was born and raised in Southern Germany, studied piano under Barbara Fry and Andras Hamary.
Education: I attended masterclasses with Bruno Seidlhofer, Elza Kolodin, and Edith Picht-Axenfeld. Continued studies at Kansas State University with Robert Edwards and Virginia Houser.
Teaching Philosophy:
I balance direct teaching with guided self-discovery, allowing students to learn through experience and self-correction.
With over three decades of teaching experience, I absolutely love what I do! I’ve had the privilege of working with hundreds of students from diverse backgrounds, across all ages and skill levels. Each student is important to me, regardless of their skill level or perceived “talent”. My only requirement is that a student has the desire to learn and improve. I tailor each lesson to the individual, focusing on technical and musical skills, memorization, performance skills, theory, and history. I absolutely cherish helping my students figure out what works and what doesn’t when it comes to playing the piano.
Professional Involvement:
Memberships: Kansas Music Teachers Association, Manhattan Area Music Teachers Association, and Music Teachers National Association, offering students opportunities for local, state, and national events.
Composing:
I have a passion for improvising and composing. My compositions can be viewed at compositions.sibyllekuder.com.
Performing:
2019 District Fall Auditions at Kansas State University
2017 Goldberg Variations Aria da capo e fine in All Faiths Chapel at Kansas State University.
2016 Chinese Spring Festival Gala in McCain Auditorium at Kansas State University.
Occasionally, I keep track of the books I am reading.