Credentials & Achievements
Stephanie Krell's extensive training and recognition ensure students receive high-quality, skilled instruction in piano, violin, viola and music theory.
- Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM)
- B.A. in Applied Violin, Indiana Wesleyan University
- Marion Philharmonic Concerto Competition Winner
- Certificate in Piano Pedagogy, Valley City State University (2021)
- M.A. in Music Education, University of Nebraska at Kearney (2023)
- MTNA e-Journal Article of the Year (2025) – “Private Studio and Classroom Instructional Strategies for Students with ADHD”
Selected Research & Publications:
- Violinist and Violist Music-Related Injuries: Frequency, Prevention, and Recovery Methods
- "J.S. Bach’s Application of the Baroque Violin Concerto in His Violin Concerti in A minor, BWV 1041 and E Major, BWV 1042" (University of Nebraska Graduate Review)
Teachers
- Piano: Catherine Immordino, The Eisman Center for Preparatory Studies in Music (ECPSM); coached by Rafael Cortés
- Violin: Dr. Ting-Lan Chen, Mary Kothman, Gert Kumi, Dr. Matthew Reichert, and Irene Stitt; coached by Dr. Soh-Hyun Park Altino, Stephen Clapp, and Loren Laing
- Viola: Dr. Ting-Lan Chen
Performance Experience
Stephanie Krell, NCTM is a versatile musician performing across genres from classical to contemporary. Her notable experiences include:
- Backup choral vocals for Larnelle Harris
- Singing with the Indiana Wesleyan University Chorale
- Performing as an orchestral violist for Glen Burtnik
- Soloist with the Marion Philharmonic
- Section violinist with the New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra
She also shares her musical talents in private events, such as pregnancy resource center and broadcasting fundraisers, and has contributed to church music ministry, equipping students to serve in worship settings. Inspired by her grandmother’s legacy as a piano teacher, Stephanie delights in preparing students to perform preludes and other musical elements in local churches, upholding her commitment to excellent music and the regulative principle of worship.