Welcome to my Piano Studio!
I AM LOCATED IN INDIANAPOLIS if you are interested in meeting in person.
I provide comprehensive music education to students of all ages, levels, abilities, and backgrounds. Piano lessons incorporate important components of music studies including reading skills, music theory, and music history.
I also offer Music theory, Ear Training, and Piano Ensemble classes as well as intensive preparation classes for exams, auditions, and competitions.
Whether your goal is to play piano for pleasure or to pursue a professional career, you will have a fulfilling experience and learn the great joy of music making. My integrated and rigorous teaching approach provides compelling and lasting results in your musical development and piano proficiency. I carefully guide my students on their musical journey, cultivate a sense of wonder and discovery, and motivate them to reach their full potential.
Dr. Maria Lyapkova:
● Former head of Collaborative and Secondary Piano at DePauw University
● Former faculty at Stephen F. Austin University and University of Alabama at Birmingham
● 20+ years of teaching
● 30+ years of performing (Europe, Russia, the United States)
● Member of Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)
● Doctor of Musical Arts, The University of Texas at Austin
● Master of Music, Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory
My teaching philosophy is to help students to discover and appreciate various styles of music, learn and master keyboard instruments, and enjoy making and sharing music with others. I apply an individual approach to each student according to their level, goals, and abilities.p
