Between us we hold a BA in Piano Pedagogy from Cal State Fullerton and over 17 years of teaching experience. We belong to the Music Teacher's Association of California, and we teach beginners, advanced students, kids and adults in Fountain Valley and the surrounding Orange County cities.
This Girl is On FireAnnette
Clair de LuneJohann
Chopin A Minor WaltzJoseph
Fur EliseJacob
We Don't Talk About BrunoWilliam
Rocket ManDana Marie D.
Chopin NocturnesJohann
Beethoven SonatasJohann
This Girl is On FireAnnette
Clair de LuneJohann
Chopin A Minor WaltzJoseph
Fur EliseJacob
We Don't Talk About BrunoWilliam
Rocket ManDana Marie D.
Chopin NocturnesJohann
Beethoven SonatasJohann
Your teachers
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Evan Kliewer
Lead Instructor and School Owner
Evan is a piano educator and graduate of Cal State Fullerton, residing in Costa Mesa. Evan began group piano lessons at an early age at Fountain Valley Music Center. As a child, he loved to play video game music and Scott Joplin rags. While taking lessons in middle and high school, Evan completed the top levels of the Certificate of Merit program and placed in competitions and festivals before attending college. Evan graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a BA in Piano Pedagogy, receiving scholarships and awards for excellence in piano performance.
His favorite composers are Chopin, Rachmaninoff, and Beethoven. When he's not teaching piano, you'll often find him at the gym or learning how to code.
Abigail Kliewer
Piano Instructor
Abigail is a 4th generation student of Sergei Rachmaninoff who takes inspiration from modern influences and tried-and-true technique. She has over 17 years of teaching experience, including 16 years of accompanist experience; and grew up playing piano competitively. She has studied under Aleksey Madan, Dr. Brian Gould and Teresa de Jong Pombo. In addition to piano, she's a talented vocalist who enjoys recording and collaborating with current artists; and an experienced orchestral musician, playing violin in orchestras for 10 years.
Her favorite composers are Medtner, Brahms, and Schumann. When she's not teaching piano, you'll often find her crafting and taking long walks.
Academics and credentials
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As a member of the Music Teacher’s Association of California, P1MS has access to Certificate of Merit, Competitions and Festivals. At P1MS, we emphasize all aspects of piano education throughout the year: repertoire building, sight reading, technique, music theory, performance, and more!
