A Beavercreek High School Alumni, Mrs. Warner has been teaching privately since 2001.  She was admitted to Wright State University on a music scholarship and graduated with her B.A. in Music, focused on piano study.  Having students of all ages, including adults,  she teaches a variety of levels and abilities. 

Students are accepted by audition/interview.

Cheri Warner studied under Mrs. Shirley Dickson, nationally published composer Mrs. Jean Martin, and Mrs. Grace Kwak before advanced training under Dr. Jackson Leung, head of piano studies at WSU.

Past performances have included 10 years of participation in Ohio State Piano Festivals in solo and duet categories, National Guild Auditions, touring local schools for Advancement of the Arts and she continues to perform at her own studio recitals and other community events.  She and her husband sing in their church choir and have done special musical performances and play for weddings- solo, duet, or with other musicians.

Besides teaching, Mrs. Warner judges several piano festivals, helps with the Allegro Junior Music Club, and is a member of OMTA, MTNA, Dayton Music Club,  National Guild of Piano Teachers, National Federation of Music Clubs and is the current Judge Chairman for the District III-G Festival and  president of BPTA.  She has recently helped with the Bach-Beethoven-Brahms Educational Outreach Program in Cincinnati and was a Judge Associate at the 2007 World Piano Competition.

Students of Mrs. Warner have attended workshops and performances by Leon Bates, been chosen to play at a Masterclass by composer Melody Bober, and received only Superiors or Excellent marks at Junior Festivals. Students have also been asked to perform for the Beavercreek City Council's Award Ceremony for the last several years.  She has had as many as 30 students complete the MTNA National Music Award Program in one year and has several students continue on in Music programs at universities such as Valparaiso, Utah State, Wright State and The Ohio State University .

Current tuition: 1/2 hr = $65/mo. 45 min. = $80/mo.
Books/Materials: Alfred's Basic Piano Course and other music as suited per student.
Recitals: 2 recitals per year, and students have the opportunity to perform in many other outside events.

Contact: phone 320-1716
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