Bianca Baciu
Piano
Dr. Bianca Baciu is a professional pianist, somatic guide, and educator who specializes in unique somatic stress resolution modalities for performing youth and adults. She is a Body Mapping specialist and the creator of Conditioning for Performing Artists™.
Teaching Quote/Philosophy:
After decades of performing and teaching at conservatories and universities in Europe and Canada, I now maintain a small niche studio dedicated to bringing authenticity and true artistry to every element of one's performance. My students continue to be recognized nationally and internationally as award and competition winners, with acclaimed performances at Carnegie Hall, Concertgebouw, National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing, and Royal Albert Hall.
Lesson Description:
My work with students supports:
- Creating fluid, efficient, movement at the instrument
- Enhancing nervous system regulation for practice and performance
- Building intentional practice time
- Bridging the gap between practice and performance
- Learning to enhance the expressive result
- Cultivating the freedom and capacity to make musical choices while performing
- Bringing love of one’s art and confidence for self expression into both practice and performance
Lessons are 45 or 60 minutes in length and are available both online and in person.
Education and Certification:
Doctor of Music in Piano Performance, University of Alberta
Master of Music in Piano Performance, Western University, London, ON
Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, Romania
Advanced Piano Pedagogy Diploma, Romania
Royal Conservatory of Music Advanced Specialist and Examiner
Certified Performing Arts Medicine Educator
Clinician and Adjudicator
Creator of Conditioning for Performing Artists™
Licensed Body Mapping Educator
Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner
Transforming Touch® Practitioner
Certified Practitioner - Somatic Stress Release™
Certified Practitioner - Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy
Certified Practitioner - Integrative Somatic Parts Work
Certified Safe and Sound Protocol Provider
Certified Practitioner - Applied Polyvagal Theory in Therapeutic Yoga
Certified Practitioner - Yoga and Ayurveda for Stress, Anxiety and Depression
200 -Hour Certified Yoga Teacher
200-Hour Certified Meditation Teacher
Reiki Master Teacher
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Member - Royal Conservatory College of Examiners
Member - Alberta Registered Music Teachers Association
Member - Alberta Piano Teachers Association
Member - Association of Body Mapping Educators
Member - Canadian Music Festival Adjudicators Association
Member - Somatic Experiencing Institute
Student Testimonial:
"Bianca brings so much joy into her work with others. I had a difficult time finding ways to express myself in performance and had debilitating performance anxiety. She introduced me to Conditioning for Performing Artists and Body Mapping, so that I could find relief from the tension I was experiencing while practicing and performing. There was a lot of laughing, exploring and walking backwards around the room in our sessions. The lessons have motivated me to start on the path of taking RCM exams, and to challenge myself more in performance.”
-Student
