Music

Piano

Emil V.

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Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 10+

Speaks English, French, Spanish

Teaching since 2003

Private Piano Lessons

Play Classical Piano Accurately with Solid Lessons from a Master

Classical music is the foundation for everything else! I have been teaching piano for over 40 years, full-time for the past 19. Besides the actual repertoire, technique and theory are always included in my lessons because they are essential. Sight reading and ear training are also included in some lessons. I stress accuracy in playing and attention to details! I also teach my students HOW to practice. Slow, accurate practice is the answer. Practicing takes patience!

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Location:

Teacher's Studio

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W. 225th St. 5J

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Teaching Hours

Monday

10 AM-3 PM

Tuesday

10 AM-3 PM

Wednesday

10 AM-11 AM

2 PM-3 PM

Thursday

10 AM-11 AM

12:30 PM-3 PM

Friday

10 AM-11 AM

2 PM-3 PM

Saturday

10 AM-2 PM

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Pricing

30 minutes

$40

45 minutes

$50

60 minutes

$60

75 minutes

$80

About Emil V.

5.0

(22)

I started to study the piano at the age of seven with Hrant Minassian in my hometown of Island Park, New York. During high school I continued my studies with Jack Chaikin , a graduate of the Juilliard School. I attended Hofstra University where I received a B.A. in Music in 1979. At Hofstra, my piano teachers were Blanche Abram and Morton Estrin. After graduating from Hofstra, I moved into Manhattan and continued my piano studies with Elena Wolkonsky at the Juilliard School. I also took a few lessons from Adam Aleksander, concert pianist, in Miami. So all together, I took lessons for 20 years with six different teachers! I started teaching piano when I was 18 years old and taught all throughout college. After enjoying a successful career in data processing for 22 years, I decided to go back to teaching piano in 2003. I thoroughly enjoy what I am doing. It's a pleasure to pass on to my students everything that my great teachers taught me.

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22 Reviews

Deborah

Teacher's studio

i had never studied the piano as a child and was not sure that i would be able to learn as an adult. emil was really patient with me and was extremely encouraging. he is truly an amazing teacher. i am so pleased with my lessons and so happy to be playing the piano. thank you emil.

Posted Sep 14, 2022

Vivian

Teacher's studio

Emil is an accomplished pianist and musician, whose love of music is an integral part of his persona. I have found that a piano lesson with Emil is a musical adventure, refining and perfecting the performance is a source of immense satisfaction. Emil selected music that I loved, providing the incentive to practice more to make it sound beautiful. He was encouraging with a great deal of compassion. During these turbulent times, we all need an activity to bring calmness and beauty into our lives. Piano lessons with Emil would be an excellent choice.

Posted Sep 13, 2022

Diane

Teacher's studio

I've been studying with Emil for more than a year now. As an older adult and a total beginner with no music background, I thought I might have a hard time. But I was so surprised! Emil is patient and kind, and he seems to know when to make me reach and when to give me some slack. And I am learning about music as well as about playing the piano. My lessons have been a varying mix of playing, technique, theory, and history. The lessons are fun and are always a welcome respite from my very stressful job. I'm amazed at the progress I have made. I can play the piano!

Posted Mar 1, 2022

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Experience

Piano Teacher

Jan, 2003 - Present

Private Piano Studio

Currently, I am teaching mostly online because of the pandemic. But I have starting seeing students in person again, finally! I have been teaching piano in my own private studio for the past 19 years. My students have performed in 14 student recitals.