Maria Tanabe (Fomina)

Piano Performance and Instruction

Personalized Piano Lessons in Miami Beach FL

Virtuoso Piano Lessons is a private piano studio offering personalized, in-person piano lessons in Miami Beach, FL. Maria Tanabe (Fomina) teaches children, adults, beginners, returning players, seniors, and advanced students with lessons shaped around each student’s goals, experience, and musical interests. Students can explore classical, jazz, popular, contemporary, and film music while building healthy technique, confidence, and a stronger understanding of music. Complete the contact form to ask about availability and schedule a lesson.

Private Piano Lessons in Miami Beach FL

Every student learns differently, so lessons are tailored to their age, experience, goals, musical interests, and preferred pace. Virtuoso Piano Lessons offers personalized, one-on-one instruction designed to build strong technique, steady progress, and confidence at the piano.

To her students, Maria Tanabe (Fomina) brings international performance experience, a Master of Music in Piano Performance from the Manhattan School of Music, advanced training at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, and recognition as a Steinway & Sons Top Piano Teacher. Her teaching combines musical artistry with a healthy, natural approach to technique, helping students develop coordination, freedom of movement, and expressive playing.

Piano Lessons for All Levels

Private Piano Lessons

One-on-one instruction focuses on each student’s goals, ability, interests, and pace, with emphasis on technique, repertoire, and steady progress.

Adult Piano Lessons

Lessons are available for beginners, returning musicians, seniors, and experienced players, with a relaxed approach suited to individual goals and schedules.

Children’s Piano Lessons

Age-appropriate instruction develops rhythm, coordination, sight reading, technique, and musical expression while keeping lessons engaging and enjoyable.

Beginner Piano Lessons

Students learn posture, hand position, rhythm, sight-reading, and basic music theory while building a solid foundation for continued study and learning their preferred repertoire and genres.

Advanced Piano Lessons

Intermediate and advanced students refine technique, tone, interpretation, repertoire, and performance skills while addressing specific musical challenges.

Piano Styles

Though instruction is mainly based in the classical music tradition, other genres can be explore (such as jazz, pop, film music etc), while developing technique, musicianship, and expressive playing.

Music Skills

Music theory, ear training, rhythm, and sight-reading are incorporated into lessons to strengthen musicianship, improve musical understanding, and support more confident and independent learning.

Exam and Audition Preparation

Preparation for exams, competitions, recitals, school programs, and auditions includes repertoire, technique, interpretation, sight-reading, ear training, tackling performance anxiety, and much more.

Why Choose Virtuoso Piano Lessons

Personalized one-on-one instruction shaped around each student’s goals, pace, and learning style
Piano lessons for children, adults, beginners, returning players, seniors, and advanced students
Master of Music in Piano Performance from the Manhattan School of Music
Advanced piano training at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory
Recognized as a Steinway & Sons Top Piano Teacher
International solo performance and teaching experience
Build a healthy piano technique rooted in biomechanics

Areas We Welcome Students From

Virtuoso Piano Lessons offers personalized, in-person instruction at the studio for students from:

Miami Beach FL
Miami FL

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you teach complete beginners?

Yes. Children and adults can start with fundamentals such as posture, hand position, rhythm, sight-reading, and basic technique.

Can adults learn piano with no experience?

Absolutely. Adult lessons are tailored to individual goals, interests, pace, and practice time.

Do you teach children?

Yes. Lessons are adapted to each child’s age, personality, attention span, and learning style, developing technique, rhythm, sight-reading, coordination, confidence, and musical expression.

What styles can I learn?

Students can study classical, jazz, popular, contemporary, and film music, with repertoire matched to their interests and ability.

Do I need a piano at home?

Regular access to a piano or weighted-key digital piano is recommended for consistent practice. However, a student can start lessons before purchasing a piano. Instrument options can be discussed based on your needs and goals.

How much do lessons cost in Miami Beach?

Pricing varies by lesson length, frequency, and student needs. Contact us for current pricing, availability, and options.

Do you prepare students for exams and auditions?

Yes. Preparation can include repertoire, technique, sight-reading, ear training, interpretation, memorization, and performance skills.

Are Sunday lessons available?

Yes. Virtuoso Piano Lessons is open 9 AM–9 PM daily, including Sundays. Sunday appointments depend on availability.

Start Your Piano Lessons in Miami Beach

Whether you are learning piano for the first time, returning after a break, or preparing for an exam, audition, or performance, Virtuoso Piano Lessons offers personalized instruction tailored to your goals and interests.

Complete the contact form to check availability and schedule your first lesson.

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