Unlock Your Piano Potential: Online Lessons with Lionel Yu

My lessons are designed to build a powerful classical foundation, whether you're a complete beginner or a professional. I'll help you master the techniques and artistry to achieve your personal piano goals.

My Teaching Philosophy

My teaching style is built on patience, commitment, and making music enjoyable. I believe the most important lesson is discovering the music within yourself. I love the piano and dedicated my entire life to it, and my goal is to help you find that same joy, whether you're just getting started or have been playing for years.

**For Parents: I especially enjoy working with young students and partnering with parents to foster a lifelong love for music in their children. For younger students, this means creating a supportive, fun environment where they can build confidence and bring forth their inner voice.**

What We'll Work On

My lessons are tailored to your personal goals. We can focus on:

  • Beginner Basics: Learn proper hand positions, finger placement, music theory, and how to read music in a fun and natural way.
  • Young Beginners: Building foundational skills through engaging activities and age-appropriate repertoire.
  • Classical Piano: Refine your technique and learn beautiful pieces from the great composers, understanding the many layers of musicality and artistry in high-level classical performance.
  • Improvisation & Creativity: Break free from sheet music and learn to play by ear, improvise, and compose your own music. Bring forth the music inside of you.
  • Professional Coaching: For aspiring professionals/serious amateurs, I offer coaching on content creation, branding, and navigating the music business.

Lesson Rates

  • 30-Minute Lesson: $45
  • Discounted 30-Minute Intro Lesson: $25
  • All lessons are conducted one-on-one, with a dedicated weekly time slot to ensure consistent progress.
  • All lessons are conducted via Zoom, with the meeting link being shared via email.

What My Students Say

"I was using a piano app to learn. After a couple of months, I feel like a robot on an assembly line, losing motivation. Lionel helped me discover who I needed to be; an artist! He gave me directions and tools that would help me do just that."

— Bai Vue, United States

"A great teacher! He went over some fundamentals with me and helped me to figure out some complex rhythmic patterns. He is inspiring and really helped me on some stuck areas! I would
recommend him if you're looking to advance your piano ability."

— Jason Bergerhouse, United States

"I feel very fortunate to learn from Lionel. He is not only extremely knowledgeable about improvisation but also incredibly patient and supportive throughout the lessons. His teaching style makes complex concepts clear and enjoyable, and I’ve gained so many skills under his guidance. Highly recommend."

— Jay Wang, Italy

"I really enjoyed my lessons with Lionel. He was very honest about his thoughts and gave very clear advice and demo for improvement/areas to work on. The teaching session is recorded and can be reviewed later. Highly recommended!"

— Susan Chen, United States

Ready to Start Your Musical Journey?

I’d love to hear about your musical goals. Whether you are an adult student ready to start your own journey, or a parent looking for the right mentor for your child, the first step is a discounted 30-minute introductory lesson. It's the perfect way for us to connect and map out a plan for success. Send me a message today to get started!

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