Houston Piano Lessons ?In person & Online?

Serves Pasadena, TX

35244

Hired 28 times

1 employee

6 years in business

$55

5.0

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Hours

Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Tues 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Wed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Thurs 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Fri 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Sat 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Credentials

Background Check

Maria Lyapkova
Completed on 3/5/2023

Introduction

Welcome to my Piano Studio! I provide comprehensive music education to students of all ages, levels, abilities, and backgrounds. Piano lessons incorporate important components of music studies including reading skills, music theory, and music history. I also offer Music theory, Ear Training, and Piano Ensemble classes as well as intensive preparation classes for exams, auditions, and competitions. Whether your goal is to play piano for pleasure or to pursue a professional career, you will have a fulfilling experience and learn the great joy of music making. My integrated and rigorous teaching approach provides compelling and lasting results in your musical development and piano proficiency. I carefully guide my students on their musical journey, cultivate a sense of wonder and discovery, and motivate them to reach their full potential. Dr. Maria Lyapkova: ● Former head of Collaborative and Secondary Piano at DePauw University ● Former faculty at Stephen F. Austin University and University of Alabama ● 25+ years of teaching & performing (Europe, Russia, USA) ● Doctor of Musical Arts, The University of Texas at Austin ● Master of Music, Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory My teaching philosophy is to help students to discover and appreciate various styles of music, learn and master keyboard instruments, and enjoy making and sharing music with others. I apply an individual approach to each student according to their level, goals, and abilities.

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

RATES: $90/60 min ● $70/45 min ● $55/30 min DISCOUNTS: 10% - 5 sessions ● 15% - 10 sessions ● 20% - 20 sessions

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

① Connect via phone / Zoom to meet each other and discuss your goals. ② Set your personalized learning plan & choose initial repertoire / materials. ③ Establish a learning routine making necessary adjustments to the process.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Doctor of Musical Arts in Collaborative Piano University of Texas at Austin, USA Master of Music in Piano Performance Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Russia Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance Schnittke Moscow Music College, Russia

How did you get started doing this type of work?

I began teaching professionally at the age of fifteen, while a freshman at the A. Schnittke Moscow Music College.

What types of customers have you worked with?

I work with a full spectrum of students: from young beginners to advanced students who have gone on to study at music conservatories. Whether your goal is to play piano for pleasure or to pursue a professional career, you will have a fulfilling experience and learn the great joy of music making.