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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Josue González
M.M. Piano Performance
Josue González is a Costa Rican pianist trained at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow, the University of Minnesota, and USC under mentor Daniel Pollack. A prizewinner in 25+ international competitions, he's the first Costa Rican pianist to solo-recital at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory's Great Hall, and performs across classical, jazz, and gospel styles.
Katryna Marcogliese
M.A. Production, B.M. Jazz Performance
Katryna studied classical piano before falling in love with jazz at 17, and later earned a Master's in Production from Berklee. She teaches piano across classical, jazz, and pop, and for students who want to go further, she can guide them into songwriting and producing their own original music, too.
McKinley Hudson
B.A. Music Composition
McKinley is a lifelong musician who's honed his abilities by writing original music, playing in local bands, and earning a bachelor’s degree in music composition. Since then, he's taught countless private lessons across instruments and concepts like music theory and composition.
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.
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.
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.
Amanda Massengill
M.M. Choral Conducting
Amanda has been a musician, teacher, and performer since 2009. An avid performer, she's played around the world, from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House.
She loves all types of music and encourages her students to play whichever types of music bring them joy.
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.