Learn from Great Piano Teachers

Ayumi Okada is a composer, pianist, and educator. She graduated from Kyoto University of Education (Kyoto, Japan) with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education, and then graduated from Mannes College of Music (New York) with a Master's degree in Music Composition.

I am a pianist, composer, visual artist, and educator with over five years of experience teaching the Yamaha method to students of all ages. I hold a classical piano diploma from the Conservatory of Brescia, and I continued my studies in composition, music education, and electronic music at the University of the Arts in Graz and the Hochschule der Künste in Bern.

I have a master's degree from Georgia State University in jazz studies. I have toured with Russell Gunn, Russell Malone, Jimmy Heath, Jeannie Bryson, Jason Marsalis, Rodney Jordan, Melvin Jones, Jazzmeia Horn, and more. I have recorded with Rodney Jordan, Melvin Jones, Joe Gransden, Russell Gunn, Christian Tamburr, Darren English, and more.

Hi! I’m Noah, a trombonist, euphonium and baritone player, composer, and educator with over eight years of private teaching experience both in person and online. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Trombone Performance with a concentration in Jazz Studies from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

My name is Amanda Orla. I’m a dedicated vocal and piano instructor with over 10 years of private teaching experience, specializing in voice, piano, and theory fundamentals. I support students at all levels; from young beginners (ages 5+) to adults through personalized, engaging lessons designed to build both skill and confidence.

I hold my master's degree from Western University in London, ON, Canada, in Literature and Performance, and my BMus in History, Theory, and Critical Analysis from Wilfrid LAurier University in Waterloo, ON, Canada. I have been singing since I was a young child and am currently pursuing doctorate studies.

With over 10 years of experience as a pianist and music theory teacher, I have developed a deep understanding of both performance and theory. Throughout my career, I have worked with a wide range of students, helping them excel in areas like ear training, harmony, rhythm, composition and analysis.

Acclaimed as one of the most gifted musicians of her generation, Italian-born pianist Cristiana Pegoraro has consistently entertained and enlightened audiences with her inspired performances and original programming. Her skills display great technical and interpretative abilities.

Christina is a highly experienced piano teacher and performance coach with a BMus (Hons) from the Royal Academy of Music & The Juilliard School. She loves helping pianists of all ages and ability to build confidence in performance and discover repertoire which is enjoyable and inspiring to play.

Born in Frankfurt, Germany, and raised in Boston, MA, Matt Gagnon's musical journey began with the Suzuki method in his childhood, emphasizing ear training. He then advanced through rigorous preparatory programs at Groton Hill Music Center (formerly Indian Hill Music), Longy School of Music, and New England Conservatory, where he immersed himself in music theory and participated…