30+ Years
teaching and performing piano, across several countries.
1000+ Students
taught over the years, of every age and stage.
Age 4 to adult
children, teenagers, and adults, every level welcome.
Piano lessons in the heart of Hinckley
PIANO PROGRAMMES
Programmes for children, teenagers, and adults
Piano Programmes for Adults
Lessons for adults at every level, from complete beginners to those returning after years away. We shape each lesson around you, and you learn at your own pace.
Piano Programmes for Juniors
Lessons for children and teenagers from age four. Small groups and individual lessons, with each child working on their own music at their own pace.
Music Portal Access
Access online resouces, track your practice, and manage your schedule for upcoming lessons.
Student Support Service
Never feel stuck practising at home with our additional support between lessons.
Lesson Language Options
Receive your lessons in English, French or Spanish, so nothing gets lost in translation.
Music & Game Lending Library
Borrow books, games, and other resources and continue the learning and fun at home.
Recitals & Community Events
Perform in casual recitals and share your music with family and friends.
Workshops & Masterclasses
Benefit from our extra activities for students and parents throughout the year.
EXTRA SUPPORT
Everything that supports the week between lessons
A lending library, online tools, workshops, and recitals, all part of your programme and there to support your practice between lessons.
More than the piano
Learning the piano teaches patience, problem-solving, and focus. Students often tell us these carry into the rest of their lives.
One step at a time
We break what you're learning into steps small enough to manage, so each lesson feels like progress you can see.
Experienced musicians
Every teacher at Pianista is an experienced musician and a careful teacher. Years of training and performing sit behind lessons that are calm, clear, and built around you.
ABOUT PIANISTA
Why Learn Piano With Us?
We begin with the person, not the instrument: how you think, how you feel, what you hope for, what you find difficult. Then we shape the lessons around you. Students come for the piano lessons. They stay because they feel like a capable person with us.
What our students and families say
TESTIMONIALS
Shakil
Parent of Student
"Maria is a fabulous piano teacher. Her passion, happiness and knowledge in abundance are clear to see from the first minute you join her lessons. She is adaptable, very patient and kind, which makes her lessons a joy. "
Chris
Parent of Student
"My son looks forward to his weekly lesson. We are amazed by how much he has accomplished since he has started his lessons. Maria knows how to keep things interesting and fun."
David
Student
"As a mature student with a late in life project to learn to play the piano, I have progressed in 2 years with a weekly lesson from absolute zero to being able to read music and play some tuneful pieces when the family with that note of surprise say, 'Hey dad, that sounds really good!'"
See how our students have found joy and progress in their piano journey.
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Emily Burns
My daughter has recently started lessons with Maria. Maria has such a gentle approach that immediately put her at ease and has made learning enjoyable for her. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough if you want to learn to play the piano. She is encouraging and kind, and my daughter has enjoyed every lesson, and goes home keen to practise her skills!
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Serena Joshi
Maria is a fantastic teacher. She makes lessons fun and enjoyable for our 7 year old. Maria offers additional sessions such as recitals and piano camps which are lovely for the students not only to learn together but form friendships. Maria is excellent at allowing her students to learn songs they enjoy rather than strictly adhering to set pieces. She taught our son ‘Believer’ by Imagine Dragons and he played it as part of his recital. We consider ourselves privileged to have Maria in our lives to teach or son piano in a caring and creative way. Thank you Maria.
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Peter Marshall
Maria is a fantastic teacher. I've been having lessons with her for around 18 months (starting as an adult beginner) and have been amazed at how much I've progressed in that time. I often thought it was too late in life to learn to play. Maria has definitely helped me realise that isn't the case and I thoroughly enjoy the lessons and learning new techniques and pieces.