Meet Your Piano Teacher

Mari-Ella is an enthusiastic musician and piano teacher with a strong background in pop/jazz and classical piano. Her approachable, supportive teaching style makes lessons engaging for students of all ages and levels.

Barry, a British pianist with extensive teaching experience, is renowned for his kind and patient approach. He tailors instruction to each student's goals, fostering a vibrant musical community in Helsinki.

Riitta is friendly, versatile, and enjoys teaching students of all ages. She is skilled in classical piano, jazz, pop, tango, world music, and ensemble playing, and has experience teaching piano, theory, and ear training. Her teaching style is encouraging and joyful, with lessons tailored to each student’s musical interests and goals.

Onni is an enthusiastic and friendly piano teacher who specialises in pop piano, free accompaniment, and creative music-making. With a background in classical piano and music production, he enjoys helping students connect with the music they love, while encouraging creativity, exploration, and personal expression.

Joona is a passionate and encouraging piano teacher with a creative approach, supported by a strong classical foundation. He enjoys helping students explore music in an open and engaging way, drawing on his experience in performance, composition, and collaborative music-making to support confidence, personal expression, and songwriting at the piano.

With years of experience teaching piano and music theory, Bahram brings both expertise and empathy to his lessons. Having trained in Iran and studied Kodály pedagogy in Hungary, he combines deep musical knowledge with a thoughtful and supportive teaching style.

Aino is encouraging, open-minded, and enjoys teaching students of all backgrounds. She is skilled in classical piano, improvisation, songwriting, and music composition, utilising DAW and score writing software to help students write their own songs.

David is a supportive and thoughtful teacher who enjoys guiding students of all levels. He holds Master’s degrees in Piano Performance and Music Education, and now studies fortepiano at the Sibelius Academy. His lessons are warm, focused, and musically expressive, supporting students in developing both technique and artistry.

Eda is an enthusiastic and encouraging teacher who enjoys inspiring students of all ages. She is committed to student-centred teaching, using creative approaches like improvisation and games to make learning fun. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree at Sibelius Academy.