Bomi Tunstall | DMA
Pianist & Educator
News
(5/1/25) End of the Year Video!
I'm so proud of all the work we did for the academic year. We are approaching the end and I am very pleased with how everyone progressed, their hard work, and creativity. I am especially impressed with high school junior and adult students carving out time as they get through their busy and challenging schedule. Let's push until the end of June and finish strong! Thank you for a wonderful year!
(4/7/25) Spring 2025 Piano Recital
Featuring timeless tunes performed in the Pianodrome – a unique amphitheater crafted from 40 recycled pianos. Located in the beautiful atrium of Wells Fargo Center in Uptown, this will be the final experience of Pianodrome in Charlotte. This recital will showcase piano students of Dr. Tunstall in both solo and ensemble performances. Also featured are guest artists from the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Come and enjoy the talents of our Charlotte piano enthusiasts, from young children to adult student pianists!
Timeless Tunes from Classical to Queen
Sunday | April 13, 2025 | 11:30 a.m.
Two Wells Fargo Center, 325 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, 28202
Schedule for the next 2 weeks:
4/7-4/11 M-F: Regular lessons
4/7 MON 7-9p: Trio rehearsals
4/8 TUE 3:30-4:30p: Twinkle rehearsal
4/8 TUE 7:45-8:45p: Queen rehearsal
4/13 SUN 11:30a: Recital
4/14-4/19: NO lessons (both in-person and online)
4/21 MON: Lessons resume
(2/1/25) The Room Where It Happens - A special friend in the studio!
A conductor from San Diego, Josh Cullen, visited the studio. He made it to Charlotte to conduct the Hamilton show that was showing throughout January at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. In the studio, I got to hear his repertoire for his next tour after the Hamilton tour. It was fun to meet a new friend and also attend the Hamilton musical in the city of Charlotte, followed by a special backstage tour!
(12/1/24) NCTM/VLMTA 2024 Scale Olympiad🎵
I'm so proud of all of the students that entered the NCTM/VLMTA 2024 Scale Olympiad. There were 5 categories - scale, arpeggio, cadence, sightreading, and inversions that everyone did so well in. Many blue ribbons (first places)!
(11/21/24) Adult Repertiore Class 🎼
In our most recent adult repertoire class, each student played the piece they'd been working on for each other (adult studio members). This was such a fun and informative experience for all, creating a safe space to receive corrections and grow in your playing! The repertoire featured a Mozart concerto, a Prokofiev sonata, Beatles songs, Bach, a movie theme, and an original composition from a student.
We also had two students from Chicago and Philadelphia join us online (not pictured).
(11/11/24) End-of-Year Lesson Schedule ☃️
We are approaching the exciting holidays and end of the year and below is the lesson schedule:
11/18 M -11/22 F: Normal lessons
11/25 W - 11/29 F: NO lessons (Thanksgiving break)
12/2 M - 12/20 F: Normal lessons
12/23 M - 1/3 F: NO lessons (Winter break)
1/6 M: Lessons resume
Happy holidays and happy practicing!
(8/15/24) Announcing Dr. T's Practice Journal!
Introducing your new practice friend - the Practice Journal for Music Students. Inside includes 42 weeks of lesson assignments, repertoire & technique lists, goals & practice trackers, blank staff paper, and much more. This journal is the perfect complement to your music lessons, serving as a one-stop assignment book away from the usual black-and-white repetitive tables. Instead, it is in full color with inspirational quotes and cheerful graphics. No one's too old for stickers! Available on Amazon. Check it out!
If you are a beginner and want to add a cute and helpful accessory, MyPianoPals are also available on Amazon.
(6/30/24) Singing in the Summer! - Opera Carolina Workshop
German lieder, French melodie, opera scenes, musical, disney, you name it - we did it all! It was packed two-weeks of instruction, masterclasses, and rehearsals, and I had a great time coaching the future professional singers and seeing them grow. Such an enjoyable team of coaches and staff!
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(5/29/24) End of Year Studio Video
Wow, we made it to the end of the year and I'm so proud of your progress! Thank you for bringing beautiful sound every week and the opportunity to work with you. We will wrap up the academic year with this information.
Remaining Lesson Schedule
5/28 M-6/7 F: Normal lessons
6/10 M-6/14 F: NO lessons
6/17 M-6/28 F: Normal lessons (last lesson)
7/1 M-7/5 F: NO lessons
7/8 M-7/25 Thu: Make-up lessons
7/29 M-8/9 F: NO lessons
Fall Registration
Continuing students
-confirm your intention by 6/7
-payment is due 6/28 to reserve your spot
-specific lesson time will be set 8/1-8/5
Waiting/New students
-I'll reach out to you on 7/1 regarding my availability
-additional interviews 7/8-7/25
First Lesson of 2024-2025
Monday, August 12th - New goal, new you, yay!
As always, feel free to reach out with any questions.
Thank you and have an awesome summer!
(4/2/24) Studio Recital at Charlotte SHOUT! Festival
Our studio recital will be part of the Charlotte SHOUT! festival, featuring beloved film music performed by students from Dr. Bomi Tunstall's piano studio. Piano solos and ensembles of 8-hands will present themes from Forrest Gump, The Wizard of Oz, James Bond, and more. Also featured are captivating works of Chopin, Rachmaninoff, and Shostakovich used in films. This recital will be held in a unique amphitheater from 40 recycled pianos housed in one of Charlotte's most historic churches. The first Pianodrome in the U.S. is right here in Charlotte!
Saturday | April 13, 2024 | 11:30 a.m.
Grace Church, 219 S. Brevard St., Charlotte, 28202
(3/26/24) Rehearsal and Recording Sessions This Week
Our recital is coming up, so exciting! Students are continuing to work hard at rehearsals. With hard work comes great results, and I look forward to hearing everybody play at the recital. Great job!
(12/11/23) End of Year Lesson Dates
As we approach the exciting holidays and end of the year, below are the lesson dates.
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12/19 Tue: Last day of lessons for 2023
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12/20 Wed - 1/2 Tue: No lessons (Winter break)
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1/3 Wed - Lessons resume
(10/9/23) Practicing Winners!
Congratulations to the following students for practicing the most days in August and September:
- August winner: Olivia (2nd grader): 35 sessions/each 30 min.
- September winner: Lillian (10th grader): 34 sessions/each 50 min
- September Adult winner: Allison: 2-2.5 hours every day
Our monthly winners hold the title for outstanding practice time. 25 days per month are the minimum, but they exceeded this amount. Don't forget to write down the minutes of each practice session you do in October to get stickers and the winning title. Will you be the next winner?
(8/21/23) New studio pet fish & Nala Queen the hedgehog
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It's o-fish-ial, the new studio pet fishes are here! The fish tank with guppies, tetras, and a snail is open for anyone to look at. They will surely enjoy all of your piano playing! Also, we had the opportunity to look after my daughter's class pet for a few weeks in the summer. Nala Queen the hedgehog is back in the classroom, but below is a cute picture of her when she was with us!
(8/8/23) Welcome to 2023-2024 academic year
Fall lessons are just around the corner! I'm so excited to help you improve and accomplish your new goals. Lessons start next Monday (8/14). Additionally, a practice area is now available! If you arrive earlier than your lesson or want to review material after your lesson, feel free to go up and practice on the digital piano. I look forward to seeing you soon!
New Practice Area
Fall 2023 Welcome Letter
(6/9/23) Summer is Here!
Today is officially the last day of school! Excellent job everybody finishing the academic year strong and I'm so proud of all the progress each of you made this year. Happy Summer, everybody!
Congratulations Class of 2022-2023
(2/27/23) Our Studio Takes Part for Charlotte SHOUT! Festival
Featuring prominent Charlotte pianists; Bomi Tunstall, Paul Nitsch and Will Fried performing 4- hands piano duos. Charlotte Symphony Orchestra oboeist Erica Cice and principal flutist Victor Wang will join us for a trio. Also featured are delightful solos played by select students from Dr. Tunstall’s piano studio. This chamber music recital will be performed in a unique ampitheater crafted from 40 recycled pianos housed in one of Charlotte’s most historic churches. The nations’ first Pianodrome is right here in Charlotte!
The Charlotte Observer (article)
Pianodrome Recital
Saturday, April 1, 2023 11:30 am
Grace Church (219 S. Brevard St. Charlotte, NC 28202)
(10/22/22) CPTF Student Recital
There's nothing better than starting my Saturday morning with a piano recital! The monthly student recital at Steinway Gallery hosted by CPTF is a great way for Charlotte area students to practice performing. Our studio participated as well and everyone did a wonderful job!
