About Us

Piano4Everyone is distinct from “regular” music making as its purpose is the enjoyment and well-being of the participant and the group, not an artistic or aesthetic outcome. Of particular importance is the fact that participation does not require talent or training. Exemplary performance is not the motive – fun and relaxation are the key drivers.

What is it all about?

Piano4Everyone tears down the age-old idea that music is “for a select group called musicians,” or that you can’t get into it without a huge investment in equipment, time and talent. In short,

Pure Enjoyment, Health, and Social Benefits

Imagine a world where everyone makes music…where there’s no pressure to perform, no rigid training schedule…just people playing for the pure enjoyment, health and social benefits that go with it. Imagine a world where music has become an everyday outlet for socializing and living a healthier lifestyle where music is as much a part of every day life as exercise and nutrition.

Sound Utopian? Maybe, but this exciting grass-roots movement known as Piano4Everyone is quickly gaining support and momentum.

Our Staff

Founder: Dr. Katya Gliadkovsky - Doctor of Musical Arts, passionate music pedagogue (all levels) with exceptional studio and classroom experience ranging from class piano and piano instruction to accompanying, keyboard literature of various periods, music theory and history, as well as functional skills for music students. Accomplished concert pianist and collaborative artist Dr. Gliadkovsky has broad pedagogical education and rich classical music background rooted in the family and cultural traditions (second generation classical pianist / follower of Russian pianistic school).

Accomplishments: Numerous solo and duo performances, Publications on Piano Pedagogy and Aesthetic Education, international awards, broadcasts and recordings.

Dr. Inna Staneva began her music studies at age six in her native Russia. During her studies at the College of Music in Kursk, she won several awards at regional competitions including Kursk Young Artist Competition and Voronezh Woodwind Regional Competition in Russia, and participated in International Flute Competition “Domenico Cimaroso” in Italy.

After completing her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Music Performance degrees with summa cum laude from Saratov State Conservatory in Russia, Ms. Staneva moved to Texas, then to California. In addition to her music degrees from Russia, she completed her Master’s degree majoring in flute performance at the University of North Texas in 2007, and her Doctoral in Musical Arts degree in 2014. As a graduate student in Texas, Dr. Staneva participated in the Young Artist of Texas Music Teachers Association competition in 2010. As soloist and chamber musician, Dr. Staneva performs with various ensembles and orchestras.

Throughout her career, Dr. Staneva studied with notable Russian pedagogues Marina Nyaga, Anatoly Churilov and Eugene Balashov, as well as American professors Elizabeth McNutt, Terri Sundberg and Helen Blackburn. She performed in master classes with Professors Renee Siebert, Jim Walker, Philip Dikeman, Leone Buyse and Ian Clarke. Dr. Staneva is often asked to be a juror on various competitions and a master teacher in music festivals.

Teachers have degrees in music and a passion or teaching. They are highly motivated and genuinely enjoy the process of helping others learn. Whether you or your child are a beginner or already know the basics, our teachers are eager to help you improve.

Instruments

Quality instruments are essential to the success of any musician. It is impossible to learn the nuances and colors of the piano if you do not have an excellent instrument on which to experience them. Therefore, all instruments at the Piano4Everyone studio for private and group piano lessons take place on state of the art digital pianos.

Professionalism

Lessons starting and ending on time, clear studio policies, straightforward billing and open communication with parents make the business dealings of Piano4Everyone a pleasure. Plus, students receive a progress report/certificate every term so their achievements can be monitored.

Opportunities

Students are welcome to prepare and participate in as many extracurricular musical activities as are appropriate for their age and level. The studio hosts frequent recitals, and students are encouraged to participate in competitions, master classes, festivals, and other events. Participation in such projects hones goal-setting skills as well as improves performance techniques. In addition, meet new people and have a wonderful time.

Unique Experience

The small class size of minimum 5 and maximum 8 people allows us to maintain personal relationships with every student and to offer a unique experience.

History

History: German musician Johann Loger started teaching students to play piano in groups in 1815 in Ireland. The groups were large, 30 students in each, and students had to take turns by using one piano only. Still, even in such large groups students showed really great results! Several famous composers and pedagogues, such as F.Liszt, F.Chopin, Cl. Schumann also taught their pupils in a group class setting, as they realized the advantages of this method. It quickly became very popular, fun and productive way to learn the piano. In the United States, Calvin Cady endorsed class piano as one of the effective means of instruction. Between 1918 and 1930 group piano classes became very common here, and were included in elementary school programs. Group piano classes showed great results. Children enjoyed learning and progressing even faster than in a private lesson setting. Unfortunately, due to a financial depression after the World War II all music and art classes were cut from school programs.

In the present time group piano method is used widely in community colleges and universities across the United States. Children and adult classes are becoming very popular again. Modern piano lab setting has tremendously improved learning process with the advance technology. Students are showing excellent results, and it is more financially affordable for everyone than ever.