Piano Teachers

Music Institute of North Texas. Founded by Dr. Melody Ouyang.
Exceptional music lessons offered for all ages (new born and up) and levels. Both private and group lessons are available. Private lessons offered in piano, violin, viola, cello, guitar, voice, composition, music theory, clarinet, saxophone, flute, percussion, drum, trumpet, french horn, trombone. Grand opening in July 2010. Register now and receive half off registration fee and free gift! 972-668-6600. info@MusicInstituteNT.com. 4747 Ohio Drive, Frisco, Texas 75035.

  • Vera Balaban. In Plano. 972-618-9468. veralieb@yahoo.com. verapianostudio.org.
    Quote from a parent: "She is the teacher of Rolan Duvvury who won the 1st place at 2008 TMTA Original Composition contest. One of Rolan's music composition pieces was used as the theme song of Obama's Presidential campaign. He also has produced music pieces for independent films."

  • Cheryl Chen. In Plano. 972-208-2879.

  • Julie Chen. In Plano. 972-335-3646.

  • Julie Chung. In Plano. 972-519-0612.
    Quote from a parent: "Very patient. Understand and care about the students very much. Teach each student differently."

  • Veronica Harms. In Plano. 972-517-5606.

  • Jo-Ying Hong. In Frisco. 972-408-7339. Jo-Ying Hong Piano Studio.

  • Dr. Mary Humm. In McKinney. Steinway Artist. 972-562-6554.
    Quote from a parent: "Every penny spent on the tuition is worth it."

  • Dr. Daredjan “Baya” Kakouberi. In Carrollton. 214-542-8531. baya.kakouberi@gmail.com. For her bio, please click here.

  • Irina Kushner. In Plano. For more information, please check out here. 972-519-1617. irishkalira@msn.com.

  • Janet Lee. In Plano. (Home) 972-612-8867. (Cell) 214-957-9002.
    Quote from a parent: "She is great and provides lots of performance opportunities for the kids."

  • Dr. Pamela Lin. In Carrollton. 972-395-9006. pianolesson.8m.com.

  • Ellie Lin. In Fort Worth. 214-783-6069. liuellie@yahoo.com.

  • Dr. Melody Ouyang. In Frisco. Was a child prodigy. Attended Juliard at age 13. 214-783-6069. http://www.melodyouyangspianostudio.com/.
    Quote from a parent: "The best teacher."

  • Bret Serrin. In Richardson. For more information, please check out Suzuki Institute of Dallas Talent Education Center.

  • Linda Shirley. In Richardson (north to UTD). 972-231-4167.
    Quote from a parent: "She is the teacher of Karen Yang who won the honorable mention at 2008 TMTA Original Composition contest. She only takes 16 students at most. She has great personality and teaches diligently."

  • Elena Tsvetkova. Russian. In Grapevine. 817-305-0172. elenatsv@gmail.com. For more information about her, please check out here, here and here.

  • Samuel Wong. In Plano. Probably has the most number of the students that have won the piano contests on the state level from 1999 to date. (For the actual data, please check out the TMTA Student Performance web page.) Texas Conservatory for Young Artists.
    Quote from a parent: "A great educator."
    Quote from a parent: "Have a great sense of humor."
    Quote from a parent: "He sets such high standard for his students that all of them have perfect finger positions and arm movement. He also emphasizes very much on how to express the music."
    Quote from a parent: "We can not stand his temper."
    Quote from a parent: "Let me tell you. He is GREAT!"


  • Helen Yu. In Plano. Offers piano lessons inside Spring Ridge Community in Plano every Friday and Saturday. 972-979-6179.