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Online Piano Teacher for Adults: Private Lessons on Zoom

Looking for an online piano teacher for adults? I teach one-on-one lessons over Zoom, with the camera placed so I can see your hands and your wrist, and complete beginners are welcome. I am a concert pianist and university professor.

For those who want personal guidance: one-on-one online lessons tailored to your level and goals — beginners to advanced — from anywhere in the world. Taught by a Doctor of Musical Arts, university professor and concert pianist.

DMA · University ProfessorSteinway Top TeacherStudents in the ABRSM High Scorers’ Concert
Why 1-on-1

Private online piano lessons with a concert pianist

Personal diagnosis

I see exactly what your hands, ears and reading need — and fix it before it becomes a habit.

A plan built for you

Your goals, your repertoire, your pace — from first notes to advanced repertoire and exams.

University-level teaching

The same standard I hold my college students to — warmly, and in plain language.

Pricing

Lesson packages

Start with a single lesson if you would rather see how we work together first. Most students then continue monthly, or take a ten-lesson package.

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Single lesson — 60 minutes

$100

The full hour. We look at your hands, your reading and where you actually are, and you decide from there.

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Single lesson — 30 minutes

$60

A shorter first lesson, if that suits your schedule better.

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Weekly, month by month

4 × 60-minute lessons

$360

One hour a week for a month. The steadiest way to make real progress.

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4 × 30-minute lessons

$200

Half an hour a week for a month.

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Ten lessons — the best value per lesson

10 × 60-minute lessons

$850

$85 a lesson. For adults and intermediate to advanced students.

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10 × 30-minute lessons

$450

$45 a lesson. Ideal for beginners.

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The longer the package, the less each lesson costs: $100 → $90 → $85 for the hour, and $60 → $50 → $45 for the half hour.

Lessons are taught online by Zoom, worldwide, in English or Russian. Reschedule free with 24 hours notice. Ten-lesson packages are valid for six months, monthly packages for two. Full refund before your first lesson — see the terms.

Online vs in-person

Are online piano lessons worth it? Zoom lessons work beautifully

Learn from anywhere, with flexible scheduling and the same expert teaching. All you need is a keyboard or piano, a device with a camera, and Zoom.

All lessons are online via Zoom — I teach students around the world, in English or Russian.

Beyond beginners

Intermediate or advanced? Watch my masterclass-style lessons, then go deeper 1-on-1.

Intermediate & advanced lessons on YouTube →

What students say

★★★★★

“I took piano lessons for a few years as a kid… Dr. Pisarenko has been wonderful!!! She is very patient, very flexible with scheduling and I have learned so much from her in such a short period of time!”

— Sarah K., adult studentYelp

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Questions? Want feedback on your playing?

Send a message or attach a recording. Email, phone and how you found us help me answer you properly.

Book your first lesson

The simplest way to start is one lesson. We will look at where you are, and I will tell you honestly what I think you need.

Book a single lesson — $100 → See all packages →

Or write to me first: maria@onlinepianouniversity.com

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Recommended

Books & keyboards I recommend

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Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One, Level 1

The book my beginner course follows.

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Keyboards with 88 weighted keys

My tested picks for proper technique from day one.

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Questions adults ask before they start

Do you teach complete adult beginners?

Yes. Most of the adults I teach have never played, or played as a child and stopped. The first lesson starts where you actually are.

How do online piano lessons work?

Over Zoom, with the camera placed so I can see your hands and your wrist. That view is the whole difference - most of what goes wrong for an adult is visible before it is audible.

How often should an adult have lessons?

Once a week suits most adults who practice twenty minutes a day. Every other week works too if the practice is steady; lessons further apart than that tend to turn into repair work.

What do I need for an online lesson?

A keyboard or piano, a phone or laptop with a camera you can angle toward your hands, and somewhere to put it. Nothing else.

How much do online piano lessons cost?

A single 60-minute lesson is $100 and a single 30-minute lesson is $60. Four 60-minute lessons are $360 and four 30-minute lessons are $200. Ten 60-minute lessons are $850 ($85 a lesson) and ten 30-minute lessons are $450 ($45 a lesson). The longer the package, the less each lesson costs: $100 → $90 → $85 for the hour, and $60 → $50 → $45 for the half hour.

Can you really learn piano online?

Yes. Lessons are taught online by Zoom, with the camera placed so I can see your hands and your wrist. That view is the whole difference - most of what goes wrong for an adult is visible before it is audible. All you need is a keyboard or piano, a device with a camera, and Zoom.

Find your decade

Piano lessons for adults in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s

The songs from your own years, the obstacles that are really in your way, and a realistic plan.

20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s+

Write to Dr. Maria Pisarenko, or send your playing

Online Piano University is run by one teacher. I read every message and listen to every recording myself.

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