Robert Cerv
Instructor (Piano)
Robbie (a.k.a. Robert Henry Cerv III) started playing piano at age 7. After 12 years of trying to weasel his way into quitting, he decided it would be a good idea to major in piano at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Truth be told, now he thanks is mother for chaining him to the piano bench for all those years and "never letting him quit during the Summer."
His musical journey has led him to Nissa's String Studio, where he teaches piano.
Teaching Philosophy: How do I make it so a student actually likes to and actually wants to practice piano? The answer to this question is what we will be working on in lessons.
Robbie is a former student of Lu Oschner, Linda Vollweiler, David Pritchard, Dr. Larry E. Jones, and Catherine Herbener. Robbie is currently active in music at Lincoln Berean Church and Opera Omaha.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts in Piano and Business Administration from Nebraska Wesleyan University. Accompanist for various singers, instrumentalists, musicals, and performing groups. Classwork in piano pedagogy.
Fun Facts About Robbie |
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Favorite Food: |
Pork roast and potato dumplings, and my wife's tomato soup |
Favorite Color: |
Vivid Tangerine (crayola crayons) |
Likes: |
Disc Golf, Opera, tormenting Rory (the fat Himalayan cat), Tenth Avenue North, Saint-Saens Piano Concertos, growing a nice beard |
Dislikes: |
Mushrooms, raw tomatoes, drivers who don't use their turn signal, people with really long fingernails that rub them on my face, waiting in slow lines |
Disposition: |
Laid back, systematic, technical, daring, dashing |
Claim-to-Fame's: |
Made solo professional opera debut as Villager #2 in Opera Omaha's production of Pagliacci. Grandson of Bob Cerv of the New York Yankees and Kansas City Athletics |
