Mrs. Knoettner, a graduate of the University of Delaware, studied classical piano for ten years under Margaret Sutherland, Nancy Pressley (U of DE) and Margaret Littell (Wilmington Music School).  She also was honored to receive a Music Merit Scholarship while attending the University of Delaware in 1983 and studied for one semester under David Brown.  She feels blessed to have studied under such excellent teachers and feels that her teaching is a reflection of the excellent training she herself received.

Mrs. Knoettner has performed as a worship leader at churches in the area, and has performed piano and vocal solos at church, and retirement homes.  She is a gifted praise dancer, professional speaker and published author of “Is Jesus Your Pearl?”.

Karen was First Runner Up to Miss Delaware in 1986, where she performed “Malaguena” in the talent portion of the competition.  She has played keyboard in the local Christian band “Promise”, performing in various churches and being featured on a Pennsylvania television station.

Karen has extensive experience working with and teaching children through Sunday School and Vacation Bible School.  She has also worked with autistic children and children’ with Down’s Syndrome through a program called “Free to Be” at the YMCA.

Teaching professionally for 11 years, Mrs. Knoettner enjoys teaching beginner to intermediate students from ages 4 through adult.  Her students perform on recital twice a year.

Mrs. Knoettner charges $25/half hour, payable monthly in advance.

“Teaching piano is one the great joys of my life!!  I am so blessed to know that I will be leaving a legacy of music to my students by helping them develop their God-given gifts.” – Karen