Mr. Kia, Piano Instructor - Laguna Niguel, CA
(Fluent in English and Farsi)

With nearly 20 years of piano experience and over 6 years of teaching children ages 3–12, Mr. Kia brings both musical depth and a natural gift for working with kids. He holds a Certificate of Merit, Level 10, and has performed in numerous recitals and competitions across California. Mr. Kia began teaching in 2018 with The Music Place in San Jose and now continues with Piano For Kids in Orange County. His students are known to make rapid progress, often tripling their proficiency in just two months.

Beyond piano, he’s worked as a swim instructor and lifeguard, giving him extra experience connecting with young learners in fun, structured environments. He holds a degree from UCLA, where he earned Dean’s Honors and was inducted into the Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society. Warm, patient, and highly organized, Mr. Kia helps each child grow in confidence, creativity, and musical skill—one joyful lesson at a time.

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.

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.