Diana Gaide

Diana Gaide is an Adjunct Professor of Piano at Coastal Carolina University, affiliated with the School of Music within the College of Undergraduate Studies. She is actively involved in teaching piano, accompanying vocal students, and performing solo and ensemble works in both academic and religious settings.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor of Music Education (BME), The University of Tulsa
• Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, The University of Tulsa

Her primary research and performance interests include Piano Performance, Music Education, and Church Music. With over 30 years of experience in private piano instruction, she has developed a strong pedagogical foundation. Her performance work spans choral accompaniment, organ playing for services, and solo piano recitals, including charity concerts in Jakarta, Indonesia. She has also composed and arranged hymns for piano during her time in Denver.

Throughout her career, Diana Gaide has demonstrated deep commitment to musical excellence and community engagement. She served as piano and organ soloist with the Houston Lutheran Chorale for seven seasons and has accompanied opera students, school choirs, and instrumentalists extensively. While no formal research articles or awards are listed, her artistic contributions reflect a sustained and impactful presence in sacred and academic music circles.

Professional Highlights:

She continues to teach, perform, and contribute musically in her current community, particularly through church music and student accompaniment.