Joanna's a performing pianist who's won competitions like the Young Pianists' Beethoven Competition. She's a great fit for motivated students interested in piano performance, but she's also a kind and patient educator for anyone who just wants to dip their toes into piano for the fun of it, without developing bad habits.
Online Piano Lessons for Homeschool Families
Live, one-on-one piano lessons with professional musicians who tailor every session to your child's interests, goals, and learning style.
Book A Free Piano LessonMeet Our Piano Instructors
Elena Baksht
M.M. Piano Performance, The Juilliard School
Elena performed with the Moscow Philharmonic at age 11 and has since played Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. She brings that same world-class training to every student, from first lesson to first recital.
Chase ChandlerÂ
M.M. Composition
Chase has done everything from performing on cruise ships in Antarctica to composing pieces that premiered in concert halls in Vienna, São Paulo, and beyond. He brings that same spirit of exploration to every lesson, no matter what kind of music a student wants to make.
Camille Hatton
M.M. Conducting
Camille blends method books with creative exploration, giving students a strong technical foundation while making room for their own musical interests.
Tyler Sexson
M.M. Composition
Tyler has written music for soloists, chamber ensembles, and orchestras. He teaches piano across classical, jazz, and pop, with a focus on songwriting and music theory for students who want to create their own music.
Anneliese Messner
M.M. Music Education, M.M. Vocal Performance
Anneliese holds master's degrees in music from Mozarteum University of Salzburg and UMass Amherst. She uses her performance and academic background to help her piano students build skills, creativity, and an authentic joy and connection with music that lasts long after the lesson ends.
Olivia Kellett
M.M. Vocal Performance
Opera singer Olivia has performed roles like Donna Anna in Don Giovanni and sang alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda at Disneyland's Candlelight Processional. Whether your child dreams of performing like Olivia or just wants a space to come out of their shell, she meets them there.
Melanie Zanakis
B.A. Violin Performance
Melanie draws on decades of classical training to give piano students a strong technical foundation, while leaving plenty of room for their own musical personality to shine through.
Christina Bernard
Christina has been studying piano for over fifteen years and teaching for nearly as long. Lessons with Christina can stick with the fundaments if that's your preference, but she encourages students to explore songwriting, too.
What Your Child Can Explore in Piano Lessons
Technique
Proper hand position, posture, and finger skills that build good habits from the start and grow with your child as they advance.
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Reading & Theory
Learning to read music, understand rhythm, and start recognizing patterns that make new pieces easier to learn over time.
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Playing Music They Love
Whether your child wants to play classical, pop, jazz, movie soundtracks, or their favorite song from YouTube, lessons are built around the music that gets them excited.
What is Maestro Music?
Maestro Music is an online music studio that offers live one-on-one lessons and self-paced courses for students of all ages. Every teacher is a professional musician who was hand-selected through interviews, mock lessons, and background checks.
We work with homeschool families across the country, and we accept several ESA and charter school funds to help make lessons affordable.