Maria Tanabe (Fomina)
Piano Performance and Instruction
mashapiano@yahoo.com | 929-316-1020
Virtuoso Piano Lessons is a private piano studio offering personalized, in-person piano lessons in Miami Beach, FL. Maria Tanabe 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.
Every student learns differently, so each lesson is shaped around the student’s age, experience, goals, musical interests, and preferred pace. Virtuoso Piano Lessons provides focused one-on-one instruction rather than a fixed program, allowing each student to receive guidance that supports steady progress, stronger technique, and greater confidence at the piano.
Maria Tanabe brings international performance experience, a Master of Music in Piano Performance from 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 piano technique, helping students develop coordination, freedom of movement, and expressive playing.
Private piano lessons give each student focused, one-on-one guidance based on their goals, musical interests, current ability, and preferred pace. Virtuoso Piano Lessons adapts technique, repertoire, and practice strategies to the individual, helping students make steady progress without following a rigid, one-size-fits-all program.
Adult piano lessons welcome complete beginners, returning musicians, seniors, and experienced players. Instruction moves at a comfortable pace and reflects each student’s goals, schedule, and musical interests, making it possible to learn or return to the piano without pressure or unrealistic expectations.
Children’s piano lessons build rhythm, coordination, note-reading, technique, confidence, and musical expression through age-appropriate instruction. Each lesson responds to the child’s attention span, personality, ability, and learning style, creating a structured but encouraging experience that supports both musical growth and enjoyment.
Beginner piano lessons introduce children and adults to posture, hand position, keyboard awareness, rhythm, note-reading, sight-reading, and basic music theory. Students learn each skill step by step, building a clear foundation that supports confidence, coordination, and continued progress at the piano.
Intermediate and advanced piano lessons help experienced students refine technique, tone, interpretation, repertoire, sight-reading, and performance skills. Targeted instruction addresses specific technical or musical challenges, allowing each student to strengthen weak areas, deepen musical understanding, and prepare more confidently for demanding repertoire or performances.
Piano styles at Virtuoso Piano Lessons include classical, jazz, popular, contemporary, and film music. Students explore repertoire that matches their interests while developing technique, musicianship, interpretation, and confidence. Lessons connect musical enjoyment with disciplined study, helping each student become a more expressive and capable pianist.
Music skills lessons combine theory, ear training, rhythm, and sight-reading to help students understand how music works. These supporting skills make it easier to learn repertoire, recognize patterns, read more confidently, and practice with greater independence, supporting stronger musicianship both at and away from the piano.
Exam and audition preparation provides structured support for piano exams, competitions, school programs, recitals, and auditions. Lessons may cover repertoire selection, technique, interpretation, sight-reading, ear training, stage confidence, and performance readiness, with preparation tailored to the student’s specific requirements, goals, and timeline.
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 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
Healthy piano technique guided by natural movement and biomechanics
Virtuoso Piano Lessons offers personalized, in-person instruction at the studio for students from:
Miami Beach FL
Miami FL
Yes. Children and adults with no previous musical experience can begin with simple, manageable fundamentals. Lessons may cover posture, hand position, keyboard layout, rhythm, note-reading, and basic technique before moving into more advanced skills and repertoire.
Yes. Adults can begin learning piano at any age. Lessons are adapted to each student’s goals, pace, musical interests, and available practice time, creating a supportive experience without pressure or unrealistic expectations.
Yes. Children’s piano lessons are adjusted to each student’s age, attention span, ability, personality, and learning style. Instruction helps young students develop rhythm, coordination, note-reading, technique, confidence, and musical expression at a comfortable pace.
Students can study classical, jazz, popular, contemporary, and film music. Repertoire is selected around the student’s interests, current ability, and musical development while supporting stronger technique, interpretation, and overall musicianship.
Regular access to a piano or weighted-key digital piano can make practice more consistent and productive. The best instrument setup may depend on the student’s level, available space, and learning goals, so families can discuss suitable options before beginning lessons.
Pricing may vary based on lesson length, frequency, and the student’s needs. Submit the contact form to request current lesson details, discuss availability, and find the most suitable option for a beginner child or adult.
Yes. Preparation may include repertoire selection, technique, sight-reading, ear training, interpretation, memory, stage confidence, and performance readiness. Lessons are tailored to the specific exam, audition, school program, competition, or recital requirements.
Virtuoso Piano Lessons is open from 9 AM to 9 PM every day, including Sunday. Lesson times depend on current availability, so students should submit the contact form to ask about an open Sunday appointment.
Whether you are learning piano for the first time, returning after a break, or preparing for an exam, audition, or performance, Virtuoso Piano Lessons provides personalized instruction shaped around your goals, experience, and musical interests.
Complete the contact form to ask about availability and schedule your first piano lesson.