Our Instructors Are Fun and Effective

Our instructors' enthusiasm and ability to relate keep the lessons fun. With their experience, your child will engage more and learn faster without ever leaving the house. 

Meet Our Instructors
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Miss Juliana, Piano Instructor - Mission Viejo, CA

Miss Juliana brings a wealth of musical expertise and a heart for teaching to every piano lesson. With eight years of piano experience and a Certificate of Merit Level 10 achievement, she combines technical excellence with a deep passion for music. As a dedicated pianist, she spent five years in Junior Chamber Music, including three years in an honors-designated piano trio, refining her collaborative and performance skills.

Beyond music, Miss Juliana has extensive childcare experience at Foothills Church, working with groups of young children in both structured and dynamic settings. Her teaching philosophy prioritizes fun, creativity, and personalized learning, ensuring that each student feels inspired and engaged. She encourages young musicians to explore composition alongside structured lessons and adapts to their unique interests—whether it’s classical pieces or their favorite songs. With plans to transfer to UCI in 2026 for business analytics, Juliana brings both discipline and enthusiasm to her students, creating an encouraging environment where they can grow musically and confidently.

 

Miss Sofia, Piano and Saxophone Instructor - Austin, TX

Miss Sofia comes from a musical family, with both parents having been musicians. Inspired by her upbringing, she began her musical journey in both piano and saxophone at a young age. By High School achieved recognition by making top band in high school as an alto saxophonist.

She continued to nurture her passion for piano by accompanying fellow band members for UIL Solo and Ensemble competitions. She demonstrated her dedication to teaching and mentoring by volunteering to tutor elementary students and played an integral role in guiding incoming freshmen through the music for marching shows and supporting underclassmen in mastering UIL Region and audition pieces.

Miss Sofia’s commitment to music and teaching shines in her work, where she brings both experience and enthusiasm to inspire her students.

 

Mr. Kenoly, Piano Instructor - Austin, TX
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Kenoly is a classically trained concert pianist, accompanist, and piano instructor. He holds a Master's degree in piano performance from the University of Texas at Austin and has been teaching piano since 2018. Born in Cameroon and having lived in Italy for eight years, Kenoly brings a rich cultural perspective to his teaching, connecting with students from diverse ethnic backgrounds. His experiences living in Europe and his fluency in multiple languages further enhance his ability to relate to students on both linguistic and cultural levels. Kenoly currently resides in Texas, USA, where he has had the opportunity to work with students ranging from five years old to adults over forty.

Despite his devotion to music, Kenoly also excelled academically. He graduated in the top 3% of his high school class and earned 6 honors upon receiving his Bachelor's degree in music with a minor in Italian. He then graduated with a Magna Cum Laude upon earning his Master's degree. He continues to be a passionate advocate for music education, fostering a deep appreciation for piano among his students.

Now aside from his achievements in academia, some of Kenoly’s achievements in the field of music include winning multiple piano competitions such as the Act-so music competition (1st place at both classical and Jazz category), Debose National Piano Competition (2nd place), winning the local, regional and national level at the Omega Psi Phi Talent Hunt, receiving outstanding soloist medal 3 years in a row at the Texas UIL solo and ensemble contest in piano, University of Texas at Austin Nilsson Piano Competition (2nd place for two consecutive years), National Association of Negro Musicians Piano Competition (3rd place), Tuesday Musical Club Piano Competition (3rd place) and more.


In addition to his performance and teaching endeavors, Kenoly has also served as a judge for piano competitions, such as the ADMTA piano festival, where he evaluated performances in the romantic and contemporary categories. He is dedicated to inspiring a love for piano in his students, encouraging them to achieve their highest potential through a love for music.

 
 

Operations TEAM
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Morgan Simmsgeiger, Founder

Morgan has played the piano for over 30 years, taught since 2007 and running Piano For Kids since 2012. Among many accomplishments, her most recent was winning "Top Talent" for her piano performance at the Miss Huntington Beach Pageant. Her passion is music and business and she founded Piano For Kids with a vision to see more children positively impacted through playing piano as she was growing up.   

 

We offer in-home piano lessons for kids in Orange County, CA and Austin, TX.

Aliso Viejo, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, Ladera Ranch, Codo de Caza Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Irvine, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Costa Mesa, Tustin, Anaheim and Orange.