Summer school for piano
Come to our summer school!
Intensive private lessons, theory, a final concert and lots of fun await you!
In our summer school from the 14th to the 19th of July 2025 you will receive intensive one-to-one tuition from our competent teachers for one week. The course is aimed at piano players of all ages who have already completed a few pieces and want to deepen them, furthermore at piano students and all those who want to prepare for piano studies. You have the opportunity to take a lesson with each of our teachers and receive a wide range of input. If you want to prepare for a degree or just want to learn more about music, we offer optional theory lessons. Classes take place daily between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Register now and benefit from our early bird tariff. You can choose between one or two lessons per day, theory lessons are optional. In our beautiful concert hall in the Musikquartier Wien, you can then present what you have learned in a final concert.
Registration ends on January 31st! After this, only backfilling places will be available.
Would you like to have lessons during the entire vacation? Write us a message .
Your teachers
Marie-Astrid Wybou
Marie Astrid is a Belgian-Swiss pianist who earned her master's degree in piano at the Koninklijke Conservatorium Brussels and piano pedagogy at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. She is the director of the Vienna Piano School and teaches at the Vienna State Music School.
Russel Harrold
Russell Harrold was born in England. He is a graduate of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, where he studied with Irish pianist Philip Martin. He later continued his studies with Prof. Sándor Falvai at the Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, graduating with an MA in Classical Piano Performance in 2013.
Florencia Hernández
Florencia Hernández is a Chilean pianist who can already look back on several competition successes. She received her education at the Conservatory of Music in Santiago de Chile and at the University of Music in Vienna (MDW). Florencia teaches as a permanent teacher at the Vienna Piano School.
Johanna Nemeschkal
Johanna Nemeschkal is an Austrian pianist who graduated from the Vienna University of Music (IGP piano) and the Haydn Conservatory (concert piano). She has won numerous piano competitions and is a specialist in the field of classical music. In her work, she devotes herself above all to the works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Bernhard Jan
Bernhard Jan is a German-Austrian pianist. He completed his training in classical piano and jazz piano at the music universities in Linz, Brussels, Vienna and New York, where he also worked as a lecturer. Bernhard is the director of the Vienna Piano School and also teaches at the Upper Austrian State Music School.
Aimo Pagin
Aimo Pagin is a French pianist who studied at the Conservatory in Strasbourg. In addition to a busy concert schedule at home and abroad, Aimo Pagin is a répétiteur at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz and teaches piano at the Vienna Piano School.
Your investment
Basic
1 class per day /
5 times a week + final concert
50 min x 5
Early Bird (until 2/1/25) € 390
Regular (until 6/14/24) € 450
Pro
2 lessons per day /
10 times a week + final concert
50 min x 10
Early Bird (until 2/1/25) € 780
Regular (until 6/14/25) € 900
Theory
1 hour a day
Trial test to practice
60 min x 5
Early Bird (until 2/1/24) € 150
Regular (until 6/20/24) € 175
Voices of our participants
"A great opportunity that the Vienna Piano School offers is the Summer School. In one-week intensive lessons with all the teachers, I learned so much more about phrasing, tempos, chords, etc., but especially got to practice the important details. And there is theory as well, if desired. This short time off just to play the piano has been more than worth it, and is as nice as a vacation because you take away many new impressions."
Angelika from Vienna
In the summer school, I not only made noticeable progress with daily lessons, but also got more motivation to play the piano. I found the lessons with different teachers exciting because everyone brought a new perspective to my pieces. I also found my new piano teacher! In the theory lessons, I was able to deepen my knowledge and was able to better understand the different aspects of my pieces, for example by analyzing chords or recognizing intervals. All in all, the Summer School offers anyone who wants to delve deeper into the piano an opportunity to do just that. There is always something new to learn as the space to become a better piano player is limitless!"
Franziska from Vienna
"After a long break from the piano, my daughter took part in the summer school and received lessons from Marie-Astrid every day.
We thought she wouldn't play the piano anymore, but the summer school with the daily units was exactly the right way for her to get back into it and after the week she rediscovered her passion for the piano.
Now she practices (almost) every day...
Many thanks to Marie-Astrid and the whole team of the Vienna Piano School for their extremely friendly and professional way of bringing the piano closer to every child and adult in the form of individually tailored lessons and with a huge portion of fun.
You can tell that all the teachers are passionate about their job."
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Hello,
my name is Marie,
I come from Belgium and have been teaching piano with a lot of passion and a slight French accent for over 10 years . I am open to all types of music and I look forward to accompanying you with imaginative ideas in your challenges.
Maries Videos
The Belgian-Swiss pianist Marie-Astrid Wybou started playing the piano at the age of 5. She received her master's degree in piano performance from the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, where she also completed a bachelor's degree in music theory. In 2013, she moved to Vienna and expanded her knowledge by studying piano pedagogy at the University of Performing Arts and Music Vienna with Christiane Karajev and Amandine Savary.
She has won numerous prizes for her piano playing, including 2nd prize at the Dexia Piano Competition in Belgium.
Since September 2018 she has been working as a piano teacher and accompanist at the Upper Austrian State Music School and since 2023 at the Vienna State Music School. She is also head of the Vienna Piano School and the Sing & Swing Academy in Vienna.
In addition, she performs in several solo and ensemble projects and has already performed in several important concert halls around the world, including the Great Ehrbar Hall in Vienna and the Great Hall of the Brussels Conservatory.
Offer : classical piano, pop / rock piano, accompaniment
Languages of instruction : German, French, English.
I also speak Dutch.
"I have been taking piano lessons from Marie-Astrid for 3 years now and I look forward to every lesson. Marie adapts very well to me, challenges me to the right degree, is always motivating. I have made great progress and have enjoyed playing the piano a lot. "
- Peter W. from Biedermannsdorf
"My son Elias (10 years) and I have been taking lessons from Marie-Astrid for 5 years. With her positive and energetic manner, she knows how to motivate students. She can convey music wonderfully and always has great tricks to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles in a few Getting started without problems :) We are very happy to have Marie-Astrid as a teacher! "
- Barbara B. from Vienna
Hello,
my name is Bernhard,
and look forward to immersing myself in the world of piano playing with you! I have been playing the piano for over 30 years and have been teaching for over 15 years. In addition to classical music, I also teach jazz.
Bernhard Summer School
Bernhard Jan completed his studies at the Bruckner University Linz (Bachelor concert subject / IGP), continued his studies at the MDW Vienna (IGP Master with distinction), the MUK (Master Vocal Repetition with distinction) and the JAM Music Lab (jazz piano). He also spent a year as an Erasmus student at the Royal Conservatory in Brussels as part of his master's degree.
He was able to expand his knowledge in numerous master classes, including with Helmut Deutsch, Roger Vignoles, Aleksey Sokolov and Wolfram Rieger.
In addition to his work as a piano teacher and accompanist at the Upper Austrian State Music School, Bernhard Jan regularly performs as a soloist and chamber music partner. His performances include venues such as the Ehrbarsaal in Vienna and the Black Box Theater in New York.
In the academic year 22/23 he worked as a piano lecturer at New York University, where he earned a further certificate in piano.
Bernard Jan is the director of the Sing & Swing Academy and the Vienna Piano School. His openness to all styles and his joy in passing on his enthusiasm for music characterize his musical work.
Offer : classical piano, jazz / pop / rock piano, accompaniment
Languages of instruction : German, English, French, Italian.
I also speak Spanish, Russian, Chinese and some Portuguese.
"The lessons with Bernhard are a lot of fun and he competently passes on his joy in music. The teaching units are always very varied and Bernhard's way of teaching is totally motivating."
- Lara W. from Vienna
"To make playing the piano fun, you need a good teacher. Bernhard helped me to improve my playing, even though my time to practice is limited. Looking into the world of jazz has definitely broadened my musical horizons. Thank you!"
- Gregor K. from Vienna
"Great recommendation! My son and I each take piano lessons and Bernhard Jan always arranges them vividly and sensitively. He caters to all individual needs and, if desired, mixes classical pieces with improvisations. If you want, you can perform what you have learned in a semester concert Making music like this and getting it conveyed is fun and leads to a more holistic understanding of music! "
- Almut R. from Vienna
Hello,
my name is Florencia
I come from Chile and I am looking forward to walking the path of music with you! I have been playing classical piano for more than 20 years, but I also enjoy playing popular music and music from Latin America.
Florencias Videos
Florencia Hernández was born in Santiago, Chile. She completed her bachelor's degree in piano concert as the best of the year with the highest distinction at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. She is currently studying at the Joseph Haydn Conservatory in cooperation with the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna with Professor Ralf Heiber.
She won the Claudio Arrau, Intérpretes del Siglo XXI piano competition and received an honorary award from the Amigos del Teatro Municipal Foundation. She took part in several master classes both in Chile and abroad, where she received lessons from Professors Alberto Rosado, Bernd Zack and Jacob Leuschner, among others.
Florencia has already appeared on various stages, including the Arrau Hall of the Teatro Municipal Santiago, the Teatro del Lago (Frutillar, Chile), the Palazzo Ricci (Montepoulciano, Italia), the Kaisersaal and Ehrbar Saal (Vienna, Austria).
She is currently involved in various chamber music projects and ensembles for popular music.
Offer : classical piano, popular music, Latin American music.
Languages of instruction : German, English, Spanish.
"The lessons with Florencia are very educational and interesting. You can learn a lot with her, but also have fun. I find that she is a very professional teacher, because she helps me with every piece, but also with the finger exercises so that I understand everything immediately and can play it in the end without mistakes. She is very patient, honest and open. I learned a lot with Florencia. "
- Eluney S. from Vienna
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"Early practice ... my daughter is 7 and has recently started playing the piano. She is in perfect hands with the loving and competent Florencia. Florencia's way of teaching is motivating and relaxed at the same time, my daughter can do more every time and it is fun doesn’t come up short either. We’re always looking forward to the next lesson. "
- Daniela W. from Vienna
" My daughter has been taking piano lessons with Florencia for a little over a year. I I am amazed at how much progress she has made during this time. Besides, it makes her a lot Fun and she looks forward to classes every week. Florencia goes very patiently and sensitive to her young student. "
- Lucía L. from Vienna
Hi there, my name is
Johanna
"... and look forward to every new encounter through piano playing! 10 years of teaching experience with all age groups and learning levels have broadened my view of teaching and learning. I follow a holistic approach that strives to develop the various skills that make up piano playing in as balanced a way as possible. With seriousness and joy in practicing, piano playing can become a continuum in life. I see my task as helping to build this continuum."
Johannas Videos
Born in Vienna, Johanna Nemeschkal received her first piano lessons from Laura Pérez Soria. She later continued this with Alma Sauer. The young pianist completed her studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna in the class of Christiane Karajeva and at the Joseph Haydn Conservatory Eisenstadt with Ralf Heiber. Johanna Nemeschkal has won several prizes at national and international competitions (including the International Bela Bartok Competition, Antonio Vivaldi International Competition 2018) and has performed as a soloist with various orchestras. She regularly performs as a duo with singer Judith Sauer.
A particular focus of her repertoire is the works of W.A. Mozart, with which she has been working intensively for several years now. The pianist and Mozart specialist Robert Levin plays an important role in this work. For many years, she received new impulses and inspiration every summer at his master classes. Through this work, Johanna Nemeschkal also began to play the fortepiano and eventually also became interested in historical improvisation and composition. To this end, she took lessons with the Swiss pianist Tobias Cramm.
Through her regular participation in various master classes, Johanna Nemeschkal constantly receives new inspiration from pianists such as Maria Joao Pires, Robert Levin, Andreas Staier, Markus Schirmer and Roland Batik.
Offer : classical piano, accompaniment
Languages of instruction : German, English and Spanish
"In Johanna, we have found a piano teacher who has introduced our two daughters to their love of music. She responded to their individual wishes and always managed to motivate the girls and make them surpass themselves. She invented great exercises that were not only fun, but also gave them a better understanding of music. Thanks to her enthusiasm, our older daughter even started to improvise herself. Highly recommended."
Konstanze H.
Ester C., Hong Kong
Johanna has this unique ability to articulate and engage in a way that teaches to combine one with the piano in producing the most soulful symphony with class and elegance. She taught and imparted me with abilities to create and find my tones and desired melodies. She teaches with gentle deep sincerity, a keen eye, and provides a very warm hearted learning environment. She was able to invoke and inspire me in ways to articulate through the piano using multiple senses. My piano now produces sounds I've never thought I was capable of achieving. I am still amazed with how much I progressed under her care and guidance. I hope everyone gets to experience this musical journey as I did with her and they'll understand the deep confidence I feel after learning with her.
Hi there, my name is
Aimo
My name is Aimo Pagin and I share with all music lovers my passion for teaching piano and music. I have had a very varied musical education with a wide range of influences, from the French piano school to the Russian and even the American!
For years, my lessons have been characterised by intensive collaboration with my students. I also try to make the lessons as fascinating as possible, as music is not a ‘normal’ subject.
Aimos Videos
Aimo Pagin was born in 1983 and began taking lessons at the age of seven at the Strasbourg Conservatory with F. Claustre. He later transferred to the Colmar Conservatoire in the class of Rena Shereshevskaya. In 2001, he joined the Conservatoire Superieur de musique de Genève, where he studied for three years with Dominique Merlet and graduated with a soloist diploma. He then went to the USA to study with the legendary pianist and piano teacher Leon Fleisher. He received further inspiration from Radu Lupu, Murray Perahia, András Schiff, David Zinman, Dimitri Bshkirov, Maria Tipo, Vladimir Feltsman and Pascal Roge, and after completing his studies he began his steady rise to the world elite in 2004. At the age of 14, he won 1st prize at the Concours Musical de France. Since then, he has won numerous prizes and awards in international piano competitions.
His interpretations of the classical, romantic and 20th century repertoire have always been well received by the press and public.
Since then, Aimo Pagin's career has accelerated rapidly.He has performed in New York's Carnegie Hall, in the Asterdam Concertgebouw,
at the Beethoven-Haus Bonn, the Societa dei Concerti Milano, the Tonhalle Zurich, the Palais des Beaux-Arts Bruxelles, the Esplanade Concert Hall (Singapore) and at numerous renowned festivals such as the Festival de Radio-France Montpellier,Nuits musicales en Armagnac, Festival Chopin Paris, Musicales du Lubéron, Festival St-Jean Cap Ferrat, Ushuaia international Music Festival, Chopin Gesellschaft Hannover, Mendelssohn Musikwoche Wengen, Schleswig Holstein Musik Festival, Tibor Varga Festival Sion.
He has performed with internationally renowned orchestras such as the Bucharest Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestre National de Montpellier, Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra, NSO (New Symphony Orchestra) and the Berlin Symphony Orchestra.He regularly gives chamber music concerts with his mother, the world-famous violinist Silvia Marcovici.
Aimo Pagin recently stood in for Radu Lupu, who was ill, in a concert with the Bucharest Philharmonic Orchestra.
In 2011, Aimo Pagin also played the Swiss premiere of Liszt's Piano Concerto N.3 with the Symphony Orchestra Biel/Solothurn under Kaspar Zehnder.
Radio recordings were made in collaboration with Südwestrundfunk and the BBC London.
His first CD was released in September 2011; it contains piano pieces by the Norwegian composer Martin Romberg.
Aimo Pagin lives in Vienna and has been an official Bösendorfer Artist since May 2019; in collaboration with the renowned piano house, the French label Paraty (Paris) is releasing his second solo album with the complete Chopin waltzes.
Offer : classical piano,
Languages of instruction : German, English and French
Hello,
my name is
Russel
Russell Harrold was born in England. He is a graduate of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, where he studied with the Irish pianist Philip Martin. He later continued his studies under Prof. Sándor Falvai at the Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, graduating in 2013 with an MA in classical piano performance.
Since then, Russell has worked extensively as a pianist, accompanist, and répétiteur for opera, choirs, and other musical institutions. Important organisations have included work with the Hungarian National Opera, Birmingham Opera Company, The CBSO, BBC Proms Youth Choir, University of Birmingham, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Ex Cathedra, and the Royal Shakespeare Company. He has also worked as a ballet pianist for Birmingham Royal Ballet, The Royal Ballet School, Hungarian National Ballet, and Estonian National Ballet.
Orchestral piano/celesta playing has included concerts with the CBSO, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, BBC Philharmonic, Sinfonia Viva, Dohnanyi Orchestra, and the Danubia Orchestra. He has worked with conductors such as Vasily Petrenko, Yan Pascal Tortelier, Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla, John Wilson, Andrew Litton, János Kovács and Simon Halsey.
Russell currently lives in Budapest and is a staff accompanist at the Liszt Academy of Music
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