Learn from Great Piano Composition Teachers

**Piano lessons in all different styles - Classical, Jazz, Pop, improvisation and Composition - for students of all ages** I have been teaching piano to children and adults for 9 years with success in a variety of settings: High school students who have been accepted to music performance and composition programs at the University of North Texas, University of Florida, Hochschule…

I am an award-winning composer and have produced seven CDs of my work, ranging from solo piano to symphonic pieces. My “Mystical Romantic” music is inspired by nature and studies of spiritual philosophy. I discovered and developed the Connect & Glow energy healing modality, and hold a Master of Spiritual Studies degree from Emerson Theological Institute.

Hi! I’m a passionate music educator with over 8 years of teaching experience—5 years in public schools and 3 years teaching private lessons. In 2021, I was honored as Teacher of the Year at my public school in Rhode Island. I teach voice, piano, ukulele, and drums, and I’m trained to teach the basics of all band and orchestra instruments.

Hi! I’m Brian Zimmerman, a lifelong musician, passionate educator, and the founder of Bravo Beats. I’ve been playing drums and percussion for over 20 years, and teaching for more than a decade. Music has taken me across stages, classrooms, studios, and recording sessions—and now, it brings me into the homes of families across Bergen County.

I have a degree in Jazz from L'Aula at Berklee College of Music and a certificate in Music from the Gregorian Institute in Lisbon. My teaching focuses on developing a solid foundation in technique, music theory, sight-reading, and improvisation, while encouraging creativity and musical expression. I tailor each lesson to the student's goals and learning style.

Hello and thank you for your interest! My name is Kolton Wansel. I was born in Pennsylvania, and currently live in Denver, CO. I have been playing piano for over 22 years, and am actively apart of multiple music scenes including: Piano, Orchestra, Electronic Music, Jazz and Jam Band.

Privet, ciao, and hey there! As a native Russian now thriving in America, I bring a global perspective and a passion for music to my teaching. Specializing in piano, voice, songwriting, and film scoring, I create engaging, personalized lessons that inspire students of all levels.

Dr. Priyeshni Peiris Perera, is Sri Lanka’s first and only person to hold a doctorate in Musical Arts –Piano Pedagogy from Texas Tech University (U.S.A.) and the Fellowship of the Royal Schools of Music (F.R.S.M. - UK) in Piano performance. She is a versatile concert pianist, specializing in Classical piano as well as Popular Piano and fusions.

Hello! My name is Ömer Kurtuluş, and I am an experienced piano and music theory instructor with over 11 years of teaching experience. I hold a background in teaching at prestigious institutions such as Istanbul State Conservatory, where I worked with students from the age of 5 to adults. Currently, I’m also serving as a Teacher Assistant at Bowling Green State University.

Hi everyone! I’m Blanca, a classical and jazz pianist and composer, with years of experience in performance and teaching. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with students of all ages and levels—from children to adults starting their musical journey to students looking to refine their skills or explore new styles.