Chrisa Kitsiou was born in Larissa, Greece, in 1978. She holds a Master of Music Education degree from the Ionian University and a Bachelor of Music degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Ms. Kitsiou also holds piano and music theory diplomas from the Conservatory of Northern Greece, Thessaloniki, and the Achilleon Conservatory in Larisa. Currently, she teaches piano at the Music High School of Corfu. Her vast experience as a pianist includes several opera productions with the Choir of Thessaloniki, as well as ballet examinations of the London Royal Academy of Dance in collaboration with the British Council. She has participated in orchestras and small ensembles, and has given many solo recitals of varied repertoire, including classical, Greek, jazz and Latin music. She has accompanied choirs, instrumentalists and singers in concerts, festivals and opera galas in Greece and abroad. In addition to teaching piano, Ms. Kitsiou specializes in ear training and music theory, having taught piano, choir, and music theory at several conservatories and music schools including the Private Institute for Occupational Training (Department of sound engineering) in Thessaloniki. Chrisa Kitsiou has written articles on music aptitude tests and piano teaching techniques and is the author of “Music Theory, Solfège, Developing Aural Skills”.