san diego piano academy
san diego's premier academy for pianists
**Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we are currently teaching virtual and in person lessons. Please contact us for more information!**
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.
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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 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 offer video tutorials, personalized for the individual student to help them progress 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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We teach in your home. All you need is a piano.
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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.
(To learn more about our teaching philosophy
and sign up for a free audition, click here)
NEWS
Students:
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Zixuan Chen, Rachmaninoff concerto Mvt. 3 with the MiraCosta Symphony Orchestra, May 21st @ 7:30PM, May 22nd @ 3:00PM (click the dates to purchase tickets.
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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
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Maya Almog, 3rd prize San Diego Sonata Contest
Faculty:
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Saturday, Apr. 23rd 3PM - Chetan Tierra, Performance + Lecture: The Art of Piano Practice, free event, RSVP here
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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.