Piano Teacher for Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced Pianists or Composers - Los Angeles - Private lessons

Piano Teacher for Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced Pianists or Composers

From 46.41 £ /h

Piano is more than just playing notes, it’s about expression, discipline, and telling a story through music. As a pianist with experience winning Chopin piano competitions, earning regional awards, and performing in competitive showcases, I bring both high-level training and real performance insight into every lesson.

Through more than 10 years of preparing for competitions and public performances, I have developed strong technical precision, musical interpretation skills, and a deep understanding of classical repertoire, especially Romantic composers like Chopin. I use this experience to guide students not only in mastering technique, but in developing artistry, confidence, and stage presence.

My lessons are fully personalized. Whether you are a beginner building fundamentals or an advanced student preparing for competitions, auditions, or recitals, I tailor each session to your goals. We focus on technique, music reading, rhythm, interpretation, and expressive playing, while building strong practice habits that lead to consistent improvement.

I provide structured guidance, constructive feedback, and a supportive environment that challenges students to grow while keeping their passion for music alive. My goal is to help each student unlock their full potential and perform with both confidence and musical depth.

Extra information

Make sure you have a keyboard. If not, contact me and we can figure something out.

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Around Los Angeles, CA, United States

At teacher's location :

1168 West h Place, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Online from United States

About Me

Musician and experienced youth mentor with a strong background in orchestral performance, piano, and music leadership. Former President of NSKYA Artists in Music and member of Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Strings, with performances at major venues including SPAC. Passionate about fostering creativity, discipline, and confidence in students through engaging and supportive music instruction.

Education

University of Southern California (USC) - Master's of Science in Business Analytics
University of California, Davis - Bachelor of Arts, Economics with focus on Statistics

Experience / Qualifications

15th CDCYM Chopin Piano Competition Winner
President of NSKYA Music Club
Departmental Certificate of Merit in Music
NY State Piano Showcase Qualifier (2017)
Received Perfect Scores for both Solo Festivals (Cello) and Piano Festivals (2016-17)
Awarded an Outstanding with Distinction Certificate at NYSMTA (2016)
Capital Region Media Arts Festival MIDI Composition Showcase

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Keyboard (music)

Music composition

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

At teacher's location and via webcam

At student's home

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20-24

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