Kari Johnson

Kari Johnson

Education

• B.M. Piano Performance – St. Olaf College
• M.M. Piano Performance/Pedagogy – UW Madison
• Smart Start Teacher Certification – Royal Conservatory of Music

Background

What year did you start working at WCM?

2010-2014 and 2019-Present time.

Why did you choose to work at WCM?

I chose to work at WCM because of the feeling of community–being surrounded by such high-caliber faculty is inspiring! I also love how WCM is able to provide music instruction to children in schools who would otherwise go without, and I have experienced first hand what a difference that can make.

Describe a musical experience or teacher that had a positive impact on you.

The summer after graduate school, I had the opportunity to attend a summer program on the music of Debussy in Castres, France. Studying Debussy in a beautiful chateau in the French countryside was definitely a highlight of my musical studies, and I think back to it every time I perform or teach French music.