Piano Lessons With Katerina

With a vibrant, creative approach and a deep foundation in both classical and contemporary styles, Katerina Souponetsky offers piano lessons that are as inspiring as they are effective. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow as a pianist, Kat’s unique method will help you build lasting skills and a genuine love for music.

Lessons are tailored to your goals and interests, blending foundational technique with your favorite styles—classical repertoire, pop songs, sacred music, or jazz improvisation. As a composer, Kat brings a unique dimension to her teaching by incorporating her own original piano pieces, designed to target specific skills while keeping things fun, musical, and motivating. She has self-published four volumes of these works, blending classical, Latin-American jazz, and Eastern European folk influences. Designed to enrich the beginner pianist’s repertoire with exciting melodies, colorful harmonies, and focused technical development, this fresh, personalized approach has inspired her students to practice more deeply and perform with confidence and joy. Her enthusiasm is contagious, and every session is packed with inspiration, insight, and meaningful progress. You’ll leave feeling motivated, empowered, and excited to practice.

 

What You Will Learn

Music Reading & Interpretation
Learn to confidently read any sheet music—and go beyond just playing the notes. You'll develop your ear for phrasing, character, and voicing, bringing each piece to life with expression and nuance.

Proper Technique & Posture
Good technique not only improves your sound, but protects your body. Drawing on her years as a concert pianist and early training with top mentors, Kat will guide you toward a natural, healthy hand position and efficient movement at the piano.

Music Theory Essentials
Understanding how music works makes you a smarter, more adaptable player. Kat breaks down the structure behind the notes—chords, form, melody—so you’re not just reading music, but truly understanding it.

And most importantly: lessons with Kat are energizing, engaging, and full of joy. Her enthusiasm is contagious, and every session is packed with inspiration, insight, and meaningful progress. You’ll leave feeling motivated, empowered, and excited to practice.

A student playing “Ethnic Octaves” from Kat’s Original Jazz Piano Solos book