Since July 2025
Instructor since July 2025
Advanced Piano Instruction with Dr Nicolas – Steinway Artist & Recording Artist
From 139.91 C$ /h
I offer high-level piano instruction exclusively for:
🎓 Students preparing for university-level auditions in piano performance
🎼 Current undergraduate or graduate piano majors seeking artistic development or technical retraining after injury or trauma
👨💼 Adult professionals seeking artistic development or technical retraining after injury or trauma
📚 Credentials & Career Highlights:
I hold a doctorate from the Royal College of Music (London) and degrees from the Ferenc Liszt Academy of Music in Szeged, the Ferenc Liszt University of Music in Budapest, and the Cleveland Institute of Music (USA).
I am a Steinway Artist and a recording artist with Odradek Records, with an international concert career including appearances at Wigmore Hall, Brahms Saal, and major festivals throughout Europe and the USA.
🎓 Teaching Experience:
With extensive experience teaching at both secondary and university levels—including master's students—I specialize in:
🎯 Audition and conservatory preparation:
🎹 Advanced technique and interpretation
🩺 Technical retraining and injury prevention (Taubman approach)
Please note: I do not accept beginners or amateurs. Music theory and musicianship are addressed as needed within the lesson context but are not taught independently.
🎓 Students preparing for university-level auditions in piano performance
🎼 Current undergraduate or graduate piano majors seeking artistic development or technical retraining after injury or trauma
👨💼 Adult professionals seeking artistic development or technical retraining after injury or trauma
📚 Credentials & Career Highlights:
I hold a doctorate from the Royal College of Music (London) and degrees from the Ferenc Liszt Academy of Music in Szeged, the Ferenc Liszt University of Music in Budapest, and the Cleveland Institute of Music (USA).
I am a Steinway Artist and a recording artist with Odradek Records, with an international concert career including appearances at Wigmore Hall, Brahms Saal, and major festivals throughout Europe and the USA.
🎓 Teaching Experience:
With extensive experience teaching at both secondary and university levels—including master's students—I specialize in:
🎯 Audition and conservatory preparation:
🎹 Advanced technique and interpretation
🩺 Technical retraining and injury prevention (Taubman approach)
Please note: I do not accept beginners or amateurs. Music theory and musicianship are addressed as needed within the lesson context but are not taught independently.
Extra information
📅 Availability & Inquiry:
⏳ My availability is limited, and only a few lesson slots are currently open.
🎯 Interested students are encouraged to send an inquiry introducing themselves, including a brief musical background and their goals for study. They are also welcome to send a video recording with their introductory email.
🌍 Format & Languages:
Lessons are available online (professional multi-camera Zoom setup) or in person, in English, Greek, and Hungarian. If need be, lessons could be held in German (B1) or French (B2). I do not travel to student's homes for tuition.
If you are a serious pianist seeking to refine your craft, I would be delighted to hear from you.
⏳ My availability is limited, and only a few lesson slots are currently open.
🎯 Interested students are encouraged to send an inquiry introducing themselves, including a brief musical background and their goals for study. They are also welcome to send a video recording with their introductory email.
🌍 Format & Languages:
Lessons are available online (professional multi-camera Zoom setup) or in person, in English, Greek, and Hungarian. If need be, lessons could be held in German (B1) or French (B2). I do not travel to student's homes for tuition.
If you are a serious pianist seeking to refine your craft, I would be delighted to hear from you.
Location
At teacher's location :
- Nicosia, Cyprus
Online from Cyprus
About Me
I’m deeply passionate about piano teaching and committed to each student’s musical growth and personal success. Lessons are a shared exploration of piano artistry — combining expressive interpretation, solid technique, and a genuine understanding of the score. I place strong emphasis on analytical thinking and historically informed performance, helping students shape interpretations that are both personal and well-researched. Many of my students have been accepted into prestigious universities across Europe and the US, and have won prizes in competitions. I enjoy working with dedicated, ambitious learners — always with warmth, humour, and care.
Education
2006–2012 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Royal College of Music, London, U.K.
2000–2002 Master of Music in Performance (MMus), Cleveland Institute of Music,
Cleveland, USA (GPA: 3.96)
1996–1999 Diploma, Honours Degree (MMus), Franz Liszt Academy of Music,
Budapest, Hungary
1992–1996 Diploma, Honours Degree (BMus), University of Szeged, Hungary
2000–2002 Master of Music in Performance (MMus), Cleveland Institute of Music,
Cleveland, USA (GPA: 3.96)
1996–1999 Diploma, Honours Degree (MMus), Franz Liszt Academy of Music,
Budapest, Hungary
1992–1996 Diploma, Honours Degree (BMus), University of Szeged, Hungary
Experience / Qualifications
2009–Today Piano Professor at the Cyprus Music Schools
2021–2022 Assistant Professor, and Head of the Classical Music Faculty, University of Nicosia
2009–2021 Lecturer and Head of the Classical Music Faculty, University of Nicosia
2006–2009 Piano Instructor, European University, Lefkosia, Cyprus
2021–2022 Assistant Professor, and Head of the Classical Music Faculty, University of Nicosia
2009–2021 Lecturer and Head of the Classical Music Faculty, University of Nicosia
2006–2009 Piano Instructor, European University, Lefkosia, Cyprus
Age
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Student level
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Greek
Hungarian
Skills
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
At teacher's location and via webcam
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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