ABOUT SDPA
Piano lessons that inspire
Imagine you or your child getting the opportunity to study with international, award-winning performers.
Pianists who haven't just studied piano, they live it.
Now imagine, these same world class musicians coming to your home, becoming your mentor, and guiding you to lifelong musical fulfillment...
Members of the Music Teachers Association of California
Performances in great venues such as Carnegie Hall
Yamaha Artist
Experience in preparing students for success in competitions, testing,
and college auditions
International Competition Winners
Composers
International performances in concert and with orchestra
Collaborative Artists
What we do better
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We are international performers, composers, and collaborators. Our school is led by a Yamaha Artist!
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We teach all aspects of musical training including music theory, ear training, and sight reading.
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We teach a flawless foundation from the beginning so that each student has the technical and artistic ability to go as far as they can.
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We have a massive library of video tutorials to help students progress 3-5 times faster.
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Advanced students gain the experience of professionals to guide them to artistry and high level goals.
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Our students have won top prizes in local and international competitions. One of our students was recently accepted to Peabody Conservatory to study with Richard Goode!
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We teach in your home. All you need is a piano.
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We strive to make music enjoyable for each student so they can have a lifetime of musical love.
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We are well versed in many other musical styles besides classical, not just through studying but also actively performing.
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We teach students how to practice and learn for themselves so that they can carry their gift of music throughout life.
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We teach accountability, responsibility, discipline and other important life tools that go beyond just music. Our teachers are great role models for success.
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We are members of MTAC which allows students to participate in competitions and other performances.
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Our recitals are at Greene Music, in a professional recital hall with a 9-foot concert grand piano.
NEWS
Students:
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2023 Sonata Contest. Yoyo: 1st Prize Level 11, Luna: 1st Prize Level 10, Maya: 1st prize Level 3B
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Zixuan Chen, 1st prize San Diego MTAC concerto competition, 1st prize Vi Odin International Piano Competition
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Julian Woodman, 2nd prize San Diego MTAC concerto competition
Faculty:
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Chetan Tierra, Faculty Recital, watch the replay here
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Melissa Evans Tierra, Faculty Recital, watch the replay here. Also featured in The San Diego Union Tribune.
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Oksana Germain, Faculty Recital, watch the replay here