ABOUT SDPA
Achieve Limitless Potential
Welcome to the San Diego Piano Academy! Led by concert pianist and Yamaha Artist, Chetan Tierra, we are passionate about music education and dedicated to providing the highest quality piano lessons to students of all ages and skill levels.
Our faculty is comprised of highly qualified professionals who are at the top of their field of speciality. With international performance experience, composition expertise, and extensive teaching backgrounds, our instructors bring a wealth of knowledge to each lesson.
For beginners and intermediate students, we specialize in helping you grow the right way by setting a flawless foundation from the start.
Advanced pianists and aspiring professionals will get world class guidance of the highest order to help reach the pinnacle of their musical potential.
Our students have achieved remarkable success, winning top prizes in both local and international competitions, and many have gone on to study at prestigious conservatories.
While our primary focus is on classical music, we also offer instruction in a variety of other genres, including jazz, pop, film scores, composition, and improvisation. Our diverse team of teachers excels in each of these areas.
Our comprehensive curriculum emphasizes technique, theory, reading, and performance, ensuring a well-rounded musical education.
Join us at the San Diego Piano Academy and embark on a musical journey that will last a lifetime!
WHAT WE OFFER
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Lessons with a highly trained teacher that is best suited towards your goals.
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All aspects of music training including technique, musicianship, music theory, ear training, and sight reading.
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Monthly performance opportunities, including formal recitals, studio classes and masterclasses
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Faculty concert series
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Massive library of video tutorials and online courses to help students progress 3-5 times faster.
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Preparation for testing, auditions, and competitions
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Honors Program
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Recording services
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If you are an advanced pianist or an aspiring professional, we can help you achieve the highest levels of success
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If you are a beginner or an intermediate, we specialize in helping you grow the right way by setting a flawless foundation from the start
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We teach students how to practice and learn for themselves so that they can carry their gift of music throughout life.
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We teach accountability, responsibility, discipline and other important life tools that go beyond just music. Our teachers are incredible mentors and role models for success.
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We strive to make music enjoyable for each student so they can have a lifetime love of music.
FACULTY
We have a diverse faculty of highly trained professional pianists who are top of the line performers but have also dedicated their lives to teaching. Our teachers have studied at some of the most prestigious conservatories in the United States and Europe and have won many competitions and awards. Each teacher offers excellence in various disciplines including classical, jazz, pop, composition, and improvisation and excels with different types of students from the motivated beginner to the aspiring professional.
All teachers' primary instrument and training is on the piano, and each teacher prioritizes in giving all students the proper foundation for success.
We make sure to pair each student with the teacher that best suits their goals.
Click here to read more about our faculty and watch their performances.
NEWS
Students:
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Encinitas competition: Luna 1st prize, will perform with orchestra in June.
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IAMPT Spring Concours International Competition, Junior Division: Arianna 1st prize
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2024 Chopin Competition: Khai 1st prize, Luna Honorable Mention
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2024 Read! Imagine! Create!: Lochlan 1st prize for performance art
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2024 Concerto Competition: Luna: Division II 2nd place, Khai Division III 2nd place, Yoyo Division III 3rd place
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2024 Certificate of Merit State Honors: Angel, Arianna, Supriya, Jane
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2024 ABRSM Distinction: Arianna
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2023 Sonata Contest. Yoyo: 1st Prize Level 11, Luna: 1st Prize Level 10, Maya: 1st prize Level 3B
Faculty:
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Chetan Tierra, Faculty Recital, watch the replay here
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Melissa Evans Tierra, Faculty Recital, watch the replay here. Also featured in The San Diego Union Tribune.
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Oksana Germain, Faculty Recital, watch the replay here