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See Your Children Shine with PIANO ACADEMIE
At PIANO ACADEMIE, we celebrate not just learning, but excellence. Since 2018, we’ve been offering our young pianists the chance to take part in international competitions, enabling them to amplify their talents on a global stage.
This initiative is not intended to turn our students into competition machines, but rather to give them the opportunity to progress faster and work more intensively, if they are willing and able.
In 2018, we trained our first group of six children aged between 6 and 8, and their progress over a year of preparation has been astounding. While winning awards is not our primary goal, we are extremely proud of our students’ achievements.
Take Gabrielle, for example, who won first prize at the prestigious London International Competition. Or our three young prodigies who took part in the Milan International Competition.
Despite the cancellation of competitions during the Covid crisis, our students have continued to progress and excel. In 2020-2021, PIANO ACADEMIE is the only French school to feature in the list of winners of the competitions presented, attesting to the high level of competence of our students.
Take a look at the videos we’ve posted of our students and marvel at their talent. And take a look at the videos of the competition winners, which illustrate the seriousness of the competitions and the path to excellence.
And 2023 is already promising: we’ve won prizes in Munich, New York and Italy, and over 40 students joined our intensive class this year.
Train with us at PIANO ACADEMIE and open up the world of music to your children. Who knows, they could be the next to shine on the international scene!
Results for 2024
"Barcelona" Grand Prize Virtuoso
Jade – 1st prize – age 8
As a winner, Jade is performing at the Petit Palau at Palau de la Musica Catalana of Barcelona on Saturday, July 27, 2024
Concours international de Munich (Juin 2024)
Andrea – 1st prize – 10 years
Victorine – 3rd prize – age 10
Zoé – 1st prize – age 7
Concours international de Trévise (Giovani Musicisti - Città di Treviso)
Albane Jourdan – 1st prize – age 7
Gabriel Fortunato- 3rd prize – age 11
Rostami Dadayan Vahan – 2nd prize
Victorine Sevin – 2nd prize
Vaissaire Mathis – 3rd prize
Concours international de Bruxelles - Merci, Maestro ! - Avril 2024
Catégorie A : Joséphine Germain (France, 8 y/o) – 2e Prize
Results for 2022 - 2023
Munich International Competition - June 26, 2023
Arianna Brambila – Massa – 1st prize
Zoe Najjar – 2nd prize
Jade Zahar – 3rd prize
Concours international d'Orbettlo - 2023
Jade - Glory international piano competition - New York
Results for 2021 - 2022
Villafranca International Competition - ITALY
21st Century Talents Keyboard Competition (Ottawa, Canada)
Young musicians category, 9 – 10 years old
2nd prize – Sacha Worms (Friedrich Burgmuller, La chevaleresque Op. 100 No. 25.)
Young Musicians category, 7 – 8 years old,
2nd prize – Eden Seban
Young Musicians category, 5 – 6 years old
1st prize – Noah Levy,
1st prize – Simeon Michel Salagnac
2nd prize – Deva Seban,
2nd prize – Jade Zahar
Gustav Mahler Prize Piano Competition 2021 (Prague)
- Category 1
- 3rd prize: Eva Essilevskaiao.
- Honourable mention: Andrea Lafarge Rinaldi,
- Honorable mention: Mathilde Duverney, France
- Faustine Drouffe, 1st prize – Amateur category
- Adèle Fortunato: 1st prize – Young Musicians category – concert in Toronto scheduled for July 2021
- Eva Essilevskaia: 5th prize – young musicians category
Curriculum
The curriculum we offer is aimed at children aged 5 to 13 who are already at level 2 or “Intermediate” in our school. Our teachers, who have already taken part in international competitions, will “coach” them throughout the year.
To be in a position to present themselves honorably at these international competitions, we will ask the children who wish to enroll to make a continuous and sustained effort. This effort will take the form of their participation in :
- 14 Master classes (3 hours on Saturday mornings or afternoons – about twice a month). These classes will be organized right up to the competitions. Starting Saturday September 17, 2023.
- At least one intensive course at the school. Participation in the 2 courses is recommended.
- 2 group classes per week at the school or online.
A pre-selection is organized at the school at the beginning of the school year. Registrations are made directly by clicking on the pre-registration request button.
Pricing
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- Each 3h Master Class is billed at 200€.
- The training course is billed at 400€
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Courses and formulas adapted to suit everyone. From ages 3 to 85 (our oldest student!), courses have been developed and adapted to meet your needs.
Getting results and having fun are two fundamental pillars of the school.
For the youngest, it’s vital to develop the desire to learn. How many people retain painful memories of their time at the conservatory forever!
For all, a personalized program, varied classes, to maintain pleasure over time.
A music school for all levels and all generations.
"Work always looks easy when you have fun doing it."
PIANO ACADEMIE
Pleasure at the centre
At PIANO ACADEMIE, we believe that music should be a source of joy. That’s why we put the pleasure of playing at the heart of our teaching.
Public performances
PIANO ACADEMIE gives its students the opportunity to showcase their talent in public right from the start, through auditions and performances in hospitals, retirement homes and railway stations
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Rapid progress
To maintain the enthusiasm and momentum of our students, we are committed to encouraging their rapid progress.
Awakening to musicality
We harness our students’ imaginations to work on musicality from the start of their journey, transforming each note into a vibrant story.
Le plaisir au coeur de l'apprentissage
Des progrès rapides
Jouer régulièrement en public
La technologie
The lessons are designed for people of all ages.
- For the youngest, aged 3 years,
- The school offers musical awakening classes. Young children discover while having fun:
- Great composers and major works (operas, symphonies, ballets, piano, etc.),
- Basic music theory concepts,
- First piano lessons.
- The school offers musical awakening classes. Young children discover while having fun:
- For 4-year-olds, Piano Academy offers piano initiation classes with the goals of discovering the piano and starting to play simple nursery rhymes:
- 1-hour group piano lessons.
- From age 5, piano lessons are offered in two formats:
- Group lessons for 5 students, where each child works at their own pace with their own piano and is coached by a teacher.
- Private lessons for children who cannot attend group classes.
- Group lessons for adults & teenagers
- Students work on pieces from the repertoire they love right from the start: Classical, Jazz, pop, film music, etc.
- Sheet music adapted to their level for very quick results! Piano Academy offers around 50 new pieces each year.
- A class for preparation for international competitions
- 2 group lessons per week,
- Masterclasses every 2 weeks,
- Regular concerts,
- Tailored coaching.
Lessons for All Ages
Musical Awakening – From Age 3
The youngest discover music through play: great composers, famous works, and initial music theory concepts.
Piano Initiation – From Age 4
One-hour small group lessons to discover the piano and play first nursery rhymes.
Piano Lessons – From Age 5
Two options available:
– Group lessons (maximum 5 students, each with their own piano, personalized coaching)
– Private lessons for individual support.
Teenagers and Adults
Group lessons centered on pieces each student loves: classical, jazz, pop, or film music.
Around 50 new pieces, adapted to each level, are offered every year.
Competition Class
Intensive program with two group lessons per week, masterclasses every two weeks, regular concerts, and tailored coaching.
PIANO ACADEMIE aujourd’hui
Évoluant au rythme des notes depuis plus de 7 ans, l’école PIANO ACADEMIE s’est solidement implantée dans le paysage musical parisien. Avec une présence marquée dans le 16e arrondissement de Paris et une extension dans le 1er arrondissement, notre école est devenue le premier choix pour ceux qui recherchent une formation au piano en cours particuliers dans la capitale.
Notre communauté dynamique compte désormais plus de 700 élèves, âgés de 3 à 81 ans, témoignant de notre engagement envers l’apprentissage musical à tous les âges. Notre corps professoral a légèrement évolué pour se concentrer sur une équipe d’élite de 30 professeurs. Ces maîtres du piano, issus de 10 nationalités différentes, dispensent plus de 35 000 heures de cours par an en utilisant la méthode éprouvée de notre académie.
Thanks to these achievements, PIANO ACADEMY has proudly emerged as the leading private piano school in Paris. With sustained growth each year, we are determined to continue improving and innovating in piano education. Our mission remains the same: to provide high-quality musical education to our students and help them discover, nurture, and celebrate their love for the piano.
The success of our school is primarily due to the success of our students.
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L'académie de piano, ce n est pas qu'une école.
C est un état d esprit de bienveillance et d attention, c est l'exigence et le professionnalisme d'une équipe qui nous pousse vers la perfection, c'est la découverte de tout ce qui embellit le monde. Nadine, élève depuis 3 ans -
Un état d'esprit unique
Je cherchais pour mes enfants une école proposant l'exigence d'un conservatoire et la créativité d'un artiste... Je suis tombée par hasard sur Mi-Young LEE. Moins d'une heure avec elle et j'ai été conquise. Cela fait maintenant 4 ans et aucun regret ! -
Le plein d'énergie chaque semaine
Le passage à la retraite m'angoissait quelque peu... Piano Académie m'a permis de réaliser un rêve que je croyais infaisable ! -
Les tous petits seulement ?
Je me surprends souvent à assister au cours d'éveil musical de Bastien. J'apprends plein de choses et je m'amuse autant que lui. -
Excellente école de piano !
Excellente école de piano, mélant douceur pédagogique et excellence. Ouverte aux enfants dès 3 ans pour de l'éveil musical, l'apprentissage du piano débute réellement vers 5 ans au moment de la Grande Section, en accord avec le developpement de l'enfant. Des centaines de familles sont ravies de cet établissement,.
Discover Mi-Young LEE’s exclusive method, an innovative and effective piano learning program for all ages, based on five key principles:
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Placing fun at the heart of learning : We firmly believe that learning the piano should be a joyful and rewarding experience. That’s why we make sure every lesson is entertaining and rewarding.
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Foster rapid progress to maintain enthusiasm: Nothing inspires more than visible progress. We’re committed to helping you progress quickly, so you can always feel the joy of playing.
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Encouraging students’ imaginations to cultivate musicality from the start:We use innovative techniques to develop creativity and musical expression from the very first lessons.
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Offering opportunities to play in public from the very first months of learning: Whether at auditions, hospitals, retirement homes or train stations, we offer you the chance to share your talent with the world.
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Integrating technology at the service of music and students: Our learning program uses modern technology to enhance your learning experience.
Our courses are designed to accommodate all ages and skill levels. For the youngest (aged 3 to 5), we offer a playful musical awakening where they discover the great composers, the different musical instruments and the first notions of music theory.
Children aged 4 can be introduced to the piano thanks to a 30-minute introductory program, followed by 30 minutes of musical awakening. From the age of 5, we offer piano lessons in three formats: small group lessons for 5- and 6-year-olds, group lessons for groups of 3 to 5 students, and private lessons for those who prefer personalized learning.
For adults, we offer group lessons in groups of 3 to 10 students, as well as private lessons for those who prefer a more intimate learning environment.
Join us and experience the unique Mi-Young LEE method. Start your musical journey today!
Young children - course construction
At what age can one learn to play the piano? This is a question we are often asked. Mi-Young LEE started at the age of 4 and other great pianists started later. It is important for the child to be able to concentrate enough to enjoy the class. So 5 years old seems to be the most suitable age.
We then form homogenous groups so that each child feels comfortable during the lesson.
We often think that a private lesson is more effective than a group lesson, and that 20 minutes of one-to-one tuition is better than an hour with other students.
What’s true for older students doesn’t apply to children under 10. Our experience shows us that a certain emulation enables children to concentrate better, to find extra motivation to play the piano and to persevere to overcome the difficulties they will inevitably encounter throughout their learning.
Children are usually taught to play on the central part of the keyboard.The Mi-Young LEE method invites each child to play on different parts of the keyboard.
Piano Académie produces its own scores. The pieces are specifically chosen and adapted to facilitate children’s learning.
For each semester a volume is offered.
Playful, progressive exercises will enable children to quickly become independent in reading the two keys essential to learning the piano. The school has adapted the TAKADEMI method and now uses it as the basis for learning.
In addition, PIANO ACADEMIE has developed game cards that allow you to learn music theory while having fun!
We want that from the earliest age children learn to love not only classical music but also to be able to associate works with composers.
We therefore think it is important that children know the lives of great composers, and may want to deepen their curiosity together with their parents.
Videos are available on our website, so that children can repeat what they’ve learned with their teacher.
All they have to do is put the tablet on the piano and follow the teacher’s instructions!
Parents can also get involved and help their children to make the work fun.
