RedRidge Piano

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

Our Business

Carrie first realized her passion for music and arts education while working as a volunteer tutor for AmeriCorps and later as the Program Coordinator for the After School Program at a public school in East Palo Alto. Then, after years of working in various positions in human resources, payroll, the software industry and real estate, Carrie came to a crossroads in her career path and chose to pursue her love for music and music education.  

The decision to strike out on her own in 2007 was a scary step at first, but it was one of the best decisions she ever made. Carrie loves to work one on one with students to help provide a supportive environment and a creative outlet for her students. It is a joy for her to watch her students learn and to grow musically. One of Carrie's favorite things about teaching is that there is never a dull moment!

 Who We Are

Carrie Esaki is the founder and piano instructor at RedRidge Piano. She began performing piano at a young age and is trained in classical piano. Carrie studied piano privately for 12 years and then went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of California at Davis. Originally from California, she now lives in Washington state with her husband, their cats and a few goldfish.