Kristin Allen has been playing piano since the age of six. Once she had a taste of the beauty of the instrument, she became fascinated with it, and has been playing ever since. After graduating from Orange County High School of the Arts, specializing in piano performance, Kristin came to Santa Cruz, where she received her BA in Music (2001) from UCSC, also specializing in piano performance.
Kristin has been hired by a variety of notable companies. She has been hired to perform on Carnival Cruise Lines, and for several years, she was the house pianist for Los Angeles based restaurant PJ's Abbey. Annually, Nordstrom hires Kristin to play piano music during the Holiday Season.
In addition to playing wedding ceremonies, receptions, wineries, and restaurants, as well as numerous other functions, she has also been commissioned to compose piano music for a variety of independent film scores.
Kristin recently received her Master's degree in music education, and currently enjoys providing her energy and enthusiasm for music to schools and children around the Bay Area. In addition to performing and educating in the classroom, Kristin also teaches piano privately.