Educator
Currently based in Kansas City, Missouri, USA,
Dr. Regina Tanujaya started her career as an educator both in the United States and in Indonesia. Dr. Tanujaya earned Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, received Master of Music degree in Chamber Music and Piano Performance from the University of Michigan, and a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from the University of Kansas.
Dr. Tanujaya is certified in several prestigious music examination systems, including a Diploma from ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) and a teaching certification from Yamaha Music School. Her students have successfully participated in international music exams such as ABRSM, Yamaha, AMEB, and ANZCA, and have earned top prizes in national and international competitions across Indonesia, the United States, and Singapore. Dr. Tanujaya has also been invited to serve as an adjudicator for various esteemed events, including the New York Open Music Festival Competition, the pre-screening round of the Wideman International Piano Competition, the Indonesia Online Music Festival (2021), and multiple local auditions and competitions throughout the Kansas City metro area.
As a sought after educator, Dr. Tanujaya was selected as one of the Pedagogy Fellows for Conero International Music Festival and she presented in the pedagogy conference that will be broadcasted around the world in 2021. She also served as a teaching faculty in their Young Musicians Summer Program. In 2020, she was invited to give lectures and masterclasses at the Illumine Star Academy Online Summer Camp, Toronto, Canada. She was invited to be a guest lecturer for the International Baccalaureate music program at Cita Hati Senior High School, Indonesia in 2018. She has taught masterclasses in Indonesia, United States, and Canada.
Dr. Tanujaya is currently a Piano Faculty at MidAmerica Nazarene University and Kansas City Kansas Community College.
Tanujaya Studio offers in-person and online piano lessons!
To inquire for masterclasses or piano lessons (children and adults, beginner through advanced), please contact me.
Teaching Philosophy
Teaching is one of the greatest honors I could ever experience because to be able to teach, students need to put their trust and respect in me. Therefore, I promised myself to always show respect to all my students. I strongly believe that teacher’s attitude plays a significant role in increasing and maintaining student’s motivation and passion for learning music.
When working with beginners and young students, I believe that learning to play the piano is a life-long process. Much like building a house, a strong foundation is essential for long-term growth. A solid understanding of musical basics such as rhythm, pitch, harmony, and coordination is crucial to becoming a well-rounded pianist.
Research consistently shows that children who receive music training often perform better academically than their peers. In my own teaching experience, I’ve seen how learning music enhances essential life skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, memory, organization, and creativity. I believe that musical education is not only beneficial for artistic development but also contributes significantly to overall personal growth.
Above all, I believe that music is beautiful and fun! Playing piano is also a way to express our emotion and connect with people. My goal is to help students to achieve their best potential and I am fully aware that every student has different needs. All of my private lessons will be adjusted to what every student need.