About

Teaching

Students who learn to express themselves at the piano develop a lifelong skill that brings joy and satisfaction for many years.

Lessons focus not only on learning pieces, but on building the foundations for long-term musical growth:

• Technical craft that enables freedom of expression
• Problem solving and thoughtful practice at the keyboard
• Musical understanding and interpretation
• Confidence and performing under pressure
• Structured planning for ambitious goals

These skills extend beyond music, supporting growth in areas such as planning, organization, and disciplined practice.

Whether playing for enjoyment, working toward a recital, preparing for an audition, or tackling a long-term stretch piece, students gain tools that support both musical and personal growth.

Background and performance

Pianist Greg Fiorentino studied piano performance at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2011 with a BS in Economics and a minor in music. He won second prize in the 2009 Ellis National Competition for Duo Pianists with duet partner Erin Behler Fiorentino, and studied and performed at the Bowdoin International Music Festival in 2009. His principal teachers include Robert Durso, Carl Cranmer, Timothy Blair, and Don Smith.

Greg participated in the Princeton Festival Online International Piano Competition in 2021 and 2022, and received a Third Prize award in the 2022 Orbetello Online International Piano Competition. He teaches and performs in the Philadelphia area and offers virtual instruction to students beyond the region.