Yvette P. Zobell
Piano
Yvette Zobell grew up in a family where the piano bench was always warm with four children practicing. She studied with Marian Crowley and Virginia Willard. She participated in many festivals, recitals and competitions as a youth. At Rick’s College as a piano performance major, Yvette studied with Dr. Del Parkinson, Julliard trained concert pianist and teacher. Yvette was then fortunate to receive a piano scholarship to study with acclaimed teacher, Gary Amano, Julliard trained and founder of the innovative Youth Conservatory of Music at Utah State University. Yvette gained experience and instruction teaching at U.S.U.’s Youth Conservatory. After receiving her Bachelor’s of Music degree Yvette began teaching privately.
Yvette is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music and has been an active member of professional music associations in Utah, Washington, Oregon, and California. She has held various positions in each of the organizations. Her students have participated and excelled in musical programs in each of the areas she has lived. In California her students participated and completed top levels of the prestigious Certificate of Merit program. Her students have obtained honors, including, winning and placing in competitions, obtaining college piano scholarships, and performing in many honor’s recitals.
Recently Yvette studied with Richard Cionco, Julliard trained concert pianist and teacher at California State University. Yvette performed several personal recitals which was a great joy and challenge.
