Teacher Profile: Hannah Viquesney

About Hannah Viquesney

Musician, composer, and educator Hannah Viquesney began studying piano at the age of two and percussion at thirteen, and since then she has participated in various concert bands, orchestras, jazz ensembles, musical theater productions and even indie video games. Throughout her undergraduate and graduate studies, she continued performing in a variety of ensembles while developing her skills as a pianist, percussionist, composer, and collaborative musician. She particularly loves playing anything by Maurice Ravel and living composers.

She holds a Master of Music in Piano Performance from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Development with a minor in Music Technology from Chapman University.

A dedicated music educator for over a decade, Viquesney has taught students ages 6 to 74, from beginners to collegiate musicians. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes fostering a lifelong love and appreciation for music across all genres, incorporating not only performance and music reading but also music theory and history. She is passionate about introducing students to diverse repertoire, including works by women and BIPOC composers, as well as video game music and other contemporary styles. In 2025, she presented at the Music Teachers National Association National Conference on integrating video game music into piano repertoire, bringing more interest video game music to music teachers across the country.

Drawing on her diverse musical background, Viquesney strives to create an engaging learning environment where students can explore their interests, develop their musical abilities, and grow into well-rounded musicians. She is excited to work with LIYH students and help them continue fostering a lifelong love of music.