About Terese Richardson

Terese is a gifted pianist who has been playing professionally in the San Diego area for many years. She will play for your wedding, party or any special event where live piano music is needed. Terese has years of experience and is able to customize the music to fit your needs perfectly. You will enjoy, not only the quality of her performance, but the professional and friendly way she will work with you.


(760) 519-6052

“I have known Terese for over 20 years. I have attended many performances of her and she has always brought the house down. Terese is extremely talented and i just enjoy watching and hearing her play and perform. She’s a must have in my book.
David O.
“Terese was the accompanist for our church from 2003 until Spring of 2008. She proved to be an excellent musician – a most accomplished pianist who could play in any genre and was sensitive to the needs of the other musicians.

We count ourselves fortunate to have had her skills as part of our church music program.”

Pamela W.
“I’ve known Terese for more many years and I’ve had the privilege of playing music with her fairly often over the years. She is an incredibly gifted musician and I would highly recommend her.”
Brian G.
“I strongly recommend Terese Richardson for your next event!”
Tony L.
“Terese is a phenomenal teacher and has done such great work with my family.”
James R.
“We had so much fun on New Years Eve with Terese. Everyone gathered around the piano and sung while she played.”
Terry Y.
“Terese is a fabulous teacher of piano and a talented musician. She is my son’s teacher who can challenge the ten year old from playing one note at a time while looking at his hands, as he learned from his first teacher, to playing a new piece with both hands, while looking at the music. That is so much better, and my son likes his music much more now.”

Walter M.
“Terese has been teaching our son piano for a couple years now and he is doing very well. She is gifted, patient and supportive. I would highly recommend her.”
Bob M.
“I have heard Terese play in many different settings. She is a gifted and brilliant pianist . People are always amazed by her playing!”

Marylyn L.
“I’ve worked with Terese several times, and find her to be a sensitive and aware accompanist, both for solo performers and groups. She is able to not only master technical passages, but can add ‘sparkle’ to musical productions when it is warranted, without drawing attention to herself.”

Mary M.
“We hired Terese for our Christmas sing-a-long party. She arrived early to set and was ready to play as the first guests started arriving. She was an extremely talented musician and had all the necessary skills to carry a group of non-singers through the songlist; slowing down/ speeding up on a dime, conducting, encouraging, all with a huge smile on her face. We could have asked for more. Thank you Terese!”
Alice V.

Services & Fees



Weddings:
   Starting at $200

Parties & Special Events:
   $150 1st hour / $100 hour thereafter

Accompanist Work:
   Case-by-Case

Recording Sessions:
   Starting at $400

Private Lessons:
   $30 /half hour   $60/hour

Private Lessons in your home:
   $35 /half hour   $70/hour

Call Me… (760) 519-6052

Contact Terese





(760) 519-6052

musicgirltereser@gmail.com 

Portfolio

WEDDINGS – Terese has played hundreds of weddings including cocktail hours and  receptions. She always customizes the music to fit your taste and needs so that you can enjoy excellent quality and elegance at this most important occasion.

PRIVATE PARTIES – Any party can be elevated to the next level with quality live music. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Christmas and  Holiday Parties, Sing-a-longs, Memorials and Celebrations of Life. Whether it is party for two or two-hundred, Terese has played it all.

SPECIAL EVENTS – Terese has played at conventions, conferences, retreats, school assemblies, concerts, church services, and musical theater productions. Over the years she has played with various bands playing just about every style of music – Classical, Country, Big Swing Band, Classic Rock, Worship, Alternative, and more.

ACCOMPANIST – As a strong music reader, Terese has provided accompaniment for over forty different musical theater shows in the San Diego area since 1992. She has played at auditions rehearsals as well as hundreds of shows. She has performed solo and with various ensembles, bands and orchestras. Additionally, Terese has accompanied individual soloists, including Broadway stars, choirs, and every type of musical or singing group.

PIANO TEACHER – Terese is a popular piano teacher maintaining close to 50 students.  She has developed an approach to piano instruction that produces well-rounded functional and expressive musicians. Finding the correct balance between learning to read well and learning to develop the ear by applying music theory releases the student to have the basic skills all musicians need to be successful. She developes the individual strengths of the student without neglecting those other important aspects of training.  She personalizes each student plan to fit their own individual needs, and to provide a positive, encouraging style while challenging each to do their own personal best. Her method and philosophy and has made her in high demand as a piano teacher in North County San Diego.

(760) 519-6052