Piano Lessons by Juilliard Virtuoso
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About
I am dedicated to nurturing talent of all ages. I hold both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from The Juilliard School in New York City, and have taught as a Professor of Piano at The Juilliard School as well as The University of Southern California. I have been on the faculty at the University of Southern California as Professor of Piano for multiple seasons. Additionally, I've given numerous master classes at universities across the world while traveling internationally to perform.
In addition to professional teaching credentials, I teach piano privately in the Los Angeles area, and give Master Classes to those looking to enhance their piano performance.
I use my extensive performance and teaching experience to help students advance their piano technique. With a combination of mastering the basics, accountability for practice and repetition, and some advanced tips from a pro, I haves successfully trained students for competition, performance, and more.
I am now accepting new students for private piano lessons. Lessons can be held in person, remotely via video conference for those looking for such an option.
Overview
Hired 2 times
Serves Van Nuys, CA
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1 employee
26 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Instrument student plays
Piano
Violin
Guitar
Drum
Level of experience
No experience
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Subjects of interest
Fundamentals (pitch, rhythm, chords, etc.)
Harmonization
Counterpoint
Music subjects (notation, analysis, ear training)
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Projects and media
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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Fay J.
Jan 21, 2025
Daniel is a super talented and passionate pianist with a record of outstanding achievements, whose music is deep, delicate and rich. As a classical music educator, Daniel always wants his students to enjoy music as much as they do and wants to have a positive impact on his students’ lives. He is kind, caring, empathetic, and is very patient with students who have different learning challenges, he can always explain complex music to his students in a way that is concise. My two daughters are truly grateful because they have learned so much from Daniel. - Fay
Daniel M.
Jan 17, 2025
Daniel Lessner is undoubtedly the best music teacher I have ever had. I have been a pianist for more than 20 years and have been studying with Daniel for the last 4. His passion for the piano is unmatched and infectious. His teaching style is clear, focused, and highly practical. He explains not only the technical aspects of each piano piece, but also the musical aspects and the composer's intentions. With his guidance I've been able to learn pieces such as Rachmaninoff Concerto 2 and Chopin Ballades 1, 2, and 3. I highly recommend Daniel as a teacher to pianists of any level, and especially those who are looking to elevate their piano playing to the next level.
Erika Y.
Mar 2, 2021
Re: Recommendation for Dr. Daniel Lessner, Music Teacher, Composer, Instructor
This is a letter of recommendation to who is interested in Dr. Lessner as a piano instructor/consultant in the music industry utilized in a personal teaching environment or advanced training of academic achievement.
Daniel Lessner has been the instructor for our children for almost 3 years now. He works under demanding schedules with other students and professional music industry personnel and is capable of developing the potentials of all his students while contributing to the success in their music careers. Daniel Lessner is one of the few teachers who is a concert pianist and devotes his time to others interested in the love of music. He works with independent music producers as well as major motion picture soundtrack requirements, bringing to his students the real world essentials whether be Classical, Contemporary or Jazz curriculum. Dr. Lessner is also a certified CM Instructor dedicated to the advancement of academic endeavors for the young.
Organized and diligent, Dr. Lessner always has his lessons in order and earned the respect of all students with his integrity and commitment. We would definitely recommend Dr. Daniel Lessner as a Professional Master in any capacity having to do with the training, development and creation of music.
Sincerely,
Douglas and Erika Young
Proud Parents of Vincent and Benjamin
P.S.: Welcome to call for reference (805)428-2723
Emma R.
Mar 1, 2021
Richard H.
Feb 26, 2021
I liked working with Daniel Lessner because I knew that after every lesson, I would have improved greatly and gained valuable insight on my piano playing. Each lesson was packed with advice and methods to help me understand the music clearly, allowing me to perform confidently when the time came. Playing and learning from Daniel Lessner gave me the energy and confidence I needed to perform my best and reach out to the audience musically. Without him, I wouldn’t have been able to accomplish the feat of performing 2 Rachmaninov concertos with an orchestra. All in all, Mr. Lessner has contributed significantly to my musical career.
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