Piano Lessons for Ages 9–12 in Las Vegas — Growing into a Real Musician, with Dr. Maria

By ages 9 to 12, a young pianist is ready to go further — richer repertoire, real expression, and serious competitions. This is exactly where my conservatory training and competition experience make the difference: I help each student build advanced technique and genuine artistry, the way I was trained and the way I've prepared award-winning students.


Students deepen their reading, master advanced technique, learn theory, and play with real expression. Many are ready for festivals, graded exams, and competitions — achievements that build discipline, focus, and pride. These same habits strengthen academic performance and develop the abstract, analytical thinking that helps in math and beyond, alongside a performer's creativity and poise. With me, that progress is guided by an international competition winner and university professor — so your child is always aiming at the highest standard.


Even if your child plays another instrument, piano is the foundation that ties all of music together. Each student follows an individual, custom-paced plan taught personally by me, a concert pianist — building a growing record of achievement on the path toward the teen years and beyond.

Piano lessons for ages 9–12 in Las Vegas

Tweens want to sound like the music they love, and they are ready for more. Dr. Maria Pisarenko helps them read fluently, play with expression, and enjoy it, whether that means Minecraft, Stranger Things, Taylor Swift or Chopin.

What your child gets:

Questions we hear from Las Vegas families

  • “My son is losing interest.” We bring in the music he chooses, game and film themes, with a classical foundation underneath.
  • “My daughter plays by ear but can’t read.” We connect ear and eye so reading becomes quick and natural.
  • “My child is nervous to perform.” Gradual performance practice builds calm and confidence.
  • “We want exams or competitions.” Dr. Maria prepares students for ABRSM, RCM, NFMC and MTNA. See exam preparation.

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Favorites for ages 9–12

Can you imagine playing this yourself? Sweden (Minecraft) • Stranger Things Theme • Zelda’s Lullaby • Anti-Hero (Taylor Swift) • Imperial March (Star Wars) • Golden (KPop Demon Hunters) • Canon in D • Für Elise

Song titles are examples of music students ask about. Dr. Maria arranges them to each student’s level, so recognizable music comes early.

Lessons for the whole Las Vegas valley

Lessons take place at Dr. Maria’s private studio in Spring Valley and online. Families from across the valley are welcome, including Summerlin, Henderson, Green Valley, Spring Valley, Southwest Las Vegas, Enterprise, Mountain’s Edge, Rhodes Ranch, Centennial Hills and North Las Vegas. Lessons are by appointment, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. Text or WhatsApp (702) 809-7576 to find a time.

Coming soon from Dr. Maria Pisarenko: a piano textbook and a companion practice app.

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Ages 9–12 — A Festival-Winning Student

A Las Vegas Piano School student wins the Golden Dreams Festival performing "Elfin Dance" — the kind of progress this age can reach.

More from Our Students (9–12)

Another student piano recital from Las Vegas Piano School.

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