Kristofer Rucinski teaches piano and group piano at UC.
Dr. Rucinski has been a proponent of new music, having given dozens of world premieres throughout the Southern and Midwest United States. His playing has been described as a "tour de force" (Music in Cincinnati) and "confidently elegant" (CityBeat).
As an instructor, Dr. Rucinski combines limitless passion for the piano repertoire with a technical command of the instrument, a deep understanding of communication with listeners, and the practical experience of teaching skills essential to a life in music.