International Piano Studio

Dimitris
Petrovas

Pianist · Educator · Frankfurt University of Music Graduate

Online piano lessons rooted in decades of study, research, and performance — crafted individually for every student, from first notes to concert stage.

Dimitris Petrovas standing beside his score library, holding a Bach edition
Teaching Philosophy If you ask ten of my students what method I teach, you will likely receive several different answers — because each student receives a personalized approach.
The Teacher

A Lifetime Devoted to the Piano

Portrait of Dimitris Petrovas holding a score in his studio
Athens · Online worldwide

My passion for the piano began at the age of six, and has never stopped. In 2005, shortly before leaving for Germany, I won First Prize at the Panhellenic Piano Competition of the "Filonas" Cultural Centre in Athens — one of the longest-running competitions for young pianists in Greece.

My path then led me to Germany, where I graduated with a Diploma from Frankfurt's University of Music and Performing Arts (Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main) — one of Europe's most prestigious Universities.

I studied under Professor Roland Krüger (student of Krystian Zimerman) and Professor Christian Petersen (student of Anatol Ugorski). I also had the privilege of lessons and masterclasses with Karl-Heinz Kämmerling and other distinguished musicians.

My pedagogical formation was shaped by remarkable teachers: Vassileia Efstathiadou — a renowned international pedagogue and former student and assistant of Karl-Heinz Kämmerling — and later by Maria Saboya, who traces her lineage through Sienkiewicz (a disciple of Ignaz Paderewski) and Evgeni Malinin (assistant to Heinrich Neuhaus). Their insights transformed my understanding of what piano technique truly is.

Today, after more than 35 years at the piano and 15+ years of teaching hundreds of students worldwide, I run an international online piano studio — bringing this depth of tradition and research directly to you.

Diploma — Frankfurt University of Music & Performing ArtsStudies with Roland Krüger & Christian Petersen
First Prize — Panhellenic Piano Competition, 2005"Filonas" Cultural Centre, Athens
Masterclasses with Karl-Heinz KämmerlingGregor Hollman and other international artists
Pedagogical lineage rooted in Neuhaus and Paderewski traditionsA rare convergence of the great European piano schools
15+ years teaching · 35+ years at the pianoStudents from all over the world, all levels
Teaching Philosophy

The Right Guidance Changes Everything

Over the years, many students have come to me facing the same obstacles. Do any of these feel familiar?

01

Tension or pain caused by unhealthy technique, making playing uncomfortable or even damaging

02

Deeply ingrained habits that quietly block progress, often without the student realising it

03

Unclear or disorganised practice methods — spending hours at the piano with little to show for it

04

The frustrating feeling of being "stuck" — unable to advance despite real dedication and effort

Through working with hundreds of pianists, I have come to understand that technique is essential — but profoundly misunderstood. There is no single formula that works for everyone. Each pianist has unique hands, coordination, reflexes, and physical characteristics.

I have spent decades studying the full spectrum of piano pedagogy: from the finger schools of the 18th and 19th centuries, to the arm-weight approaches of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, to the anatomic-physiological methods that continue to evolve today. I have applied all of these to my own playing, worked with specialists, and tested them rigorously in practice.

The result is a flexible, fluid system of piano learning — one that can be shaped precisely to each individual student. This approach works equally well for beginners, advanced students, and professional concert pianists.

Natural Body Mechanics

Learn to use your hands, arms, and upper body in a coordinated, healthy way that prevents tension and injury.

Speed Without Sacrifice

Develop real velocity and control through scientific principles — never at the expense of clarity or musicality.

Musical Ear & Awareness

Train your inner ear and musical sensitivity to shape a singing, expressive tone that moves listeners.

Secure Memorisation

Build reliable memory and the confidence to perform without always depending on the score.

Structured Practice

Receive a personalised learning path where every minute at the piano serves a clear, purposeful goal.

Individual Approach

No templates. Your technique, your goals, your hands. A method shaped entirely around who you are.

My Goal Not only to help you play better — but to help you play safely, confidently, and with joy, for many years to come.
Online Lessons

What We Work On Together

Classical Piano

The core of my studio — repertoire spanning from early Baroque to late Romanticism and beyond, studied with technical depth and artistic care.

Popular & Soundtrack

Favourite songs, film scores, and piano covers — brought to life with proper technique and musical understanding.

Technique & Theory

Technical exercises, music theory, sight-reading, ear training — the foundations that make everything else possible.

Who Is This For

  • Complete beginners — children & adults
  • Intermediate students seeking real progress
  • Advanced pianists refining their artistry
  • Professional performers & competition pianists
  • Piano teachers developing their own technique
  • Returning adults reconnecting with the piano

Lesson Format

  • Duration: 60 minutes per session
  • Frequency: Weekly (strongly recommended)
  • Platform: Google Meet
  • Personalised learning path for each student
  • Structured, goal-oriented practice guidance
  • Suitable for all time zones worldwide
What you need: A piano or digital keyboard, a device with a camera and microphone, and a stable internet connection. Google Meet is free and requires no special setup.
Dimitris Petrovas studying a Beethoven score at the piano
Investment

Lesson Rates

You have now read about the depth of study, the years of research, and the individualised care that goes into every lesson. The investment below reflects not just the time we share — but everything that has been built to make that time truly transformative for you.

Standard Continuing Students

Monthly Tuition

300 / month

One weekly 60-minute lesson · payable at the beginning of each month

  • A fixed weekly day & time, reserved exclusively for you
  • Same fee whether the month has four or five weeks
  • Two lessons per week possible by arrangement
  • Personalised study plan, updated as you progress
Every Other Week

Biweekly Lessons

180 / month

One 60-minute lesson every two weeks

  • By arrangement with the teacher
  • Subject to availability in the schedule
Pay Per Lesson

Individual Lessons

100 / lesson

Arranged individually · no fixed slot reserved

  • Each lesson arranged separately, according to availability
  • For students who prefer not to have a monthly subscription
  • Attendance & late-arrival policies apply as usual

Before You Enrol

Enrolment works the same way as at any music school: you reserve a fixed weekly slot in the studio's calendar, and that slot is held exclusively for you. In short:

  • A fixed weekly day and time, 60 minutes, reserved for you alone.
  • Tuition is paid at the beginning of each month — the same fee whether the month has four weeks or five.
  • One rescheduled lesson per month, with at least 48 hours' notice and subject to availability.
  • The studio closes for a few days at Christmas, Easter and in the summer, announced well in advance. The five-week months balance these out over the year.
  • Payment by PayPal, Wise, Revolut or bank transfer. Fees are not refundable.

Consistency is at the heart of progress. Weekly lessons and regular daily practice — even in short, focused sessions — produce results that irregular study cannot. My commitment to you is preparation, structure, and personalised guidance. Your commitment is showing up and doing the work.

Read the Full Studio Policy

Begin Your Journey Whether you are in Athens, London, New York, or Tokyo — if you have a piano and an internet connection, we can work together.
Get In Touch

Ready to Start?

Get in touch to ask any questions, discuss your goals, or schedule your first lesson. I personally respond to every enquiry.