Hi! Welcome PlayJoy Piano at LevArt Studio — where the magic of music meets the joy of learning!
IT'S NICE TO MEET YOU
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TELL ME MORELearn. Create. Practice. Play. Enjoy!
Embark on a musical journey where every key unlocks a world of possibilities. Piano lessons like no other.
Learn: Immerse yourself in the art of piano, discovering the language of music.
Create: Ignite your creativity through improvisation and musical expression.
Practice: Perfect your craft with dedication, turning each practice into progress.
Play: Let the joy of music resonate as you play with passion and purpose.
Enjoy: Revel in the harmonious blend of learning and joy, making music an adventure.
GREETINGS ONCE AGAIN! =)
I'm Katerina Levchenko
and I'm a piano teacher!
I won't burden you with an extensive biography. The key takeaway is that I'm a positive, cheerful individual with a deep passion for music. Teaching the piano brings me immense joy, and I love sharing that musical love and enthusiasm with others. I've undergone years of classical training and teaching experience, blending traditional and play-based methods. However, what truly matters to me is YOU.
My primary goal for you is to start playing the piano—both hands—from the very beginning and relishing in the experience. Let's make playing the piano an enjoyable journey for you! =)
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the method I teach
I've instructed in both the traditional classical method and an innovative playing-based method - Simply Music! However, my current teaching centres around my own method, which continues to embrace a playing-based approach. The primary emphasis is on nurturing the ability to play, to improvise (create spontaneously) and compose, to recognise patterns in music, which besides helping you with swift and lasting memorisation of well-known pieces, leads to a deep understanding and feel for music.
The key deviation from traditional programmes lies in postponing reading music, prioritising the establishment of playing abilities. This allows my students to become acquainted with the piano, learning how to 'speak' musically before delving into 'reading and spelling' (notation). The outcome is students playing captivating contemporary, blues, and classical pieces right from their initial lessons! =)
WHAT'S PROVIDED? WHAT'S REQUIRED?
What's provided for you:
Learning to play the piano with me mirrors the way we acquire our first language. Similar to a child having ample time to practice speaking before delving into reading and writing. I'll be your teacher (your guide) for just one lesson per week (that's all you need!), where I'll assess your progress and introduce new material for your development.
The lessons take place online, allowing you to learn comfortably from your own home. At the conclusion, I'll create a brief recording of our recent lesson, which will be sent to you afterwards. After the initial 4-5 lessons, you'll gain access to the PlayJoy Piano Library. This library houses videos covering essential theory and practice exercises corresponding to your lessons. Trust me; having all this information is truly fantastic! Another great news is that at least half of what we learn will be your own choice.
What you need to do is:
- Practice 15-20 mins six days a week, using lesson content and library resources (one day off).
- Attend weekly private or small group (3-4 people) lessons, focus and, most importantly, enjoy!
Immediate results are evident after a few lessons, persisting throughout your journey
THE BOTTOM LINE IS
If you desire yourself or your child to begin playing the piano immediately, build confidence, establish the groundwork for enhancing musical skills, and find a space where you can effortlessly sit and play contemporary, blues, classical, gospel, and accompaniment pieces, improvise, compose your own music, and nurture a lifelong bond with music, and all that without hours of driving to piano lessons, then I am the perfect teacher for you!
Ignite your musical passion with private or small group lessons at PlayJoy Piano at LevArt Studio—where joy meets creativity; join now to play both hands from day one, explore diverse genres, and embark on a personalised, joy-filled musical adventure
Sign-up for lessonsHOW MUCH DOEST IT COST?
You have two options: private lessons or shared lessons in small groups (3-4 people). In either case, one lesson per week is ample for tremendous progress. Private lessons are priced at $50 per lesson (30 minutes), while shared lessons cost $30 per lesson (40-45 minutes). The cost is in AUD and it is charged automatically on weekly basis.
The first TRIAL lesson is a 30 minute private online lesson and it's FREE.
The PlayJoy Piano Method, same as Simply Music Piano Method yields exceptional results in a group setting, offering advantages such as cost-effectiveness, performance exposure, competitiveness for faster development, observation opportunities, and added fun. However, for many of my students, starting with a few private lessons before transitioning to shared sessions proves more comfortable. The choice is yours!
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WHAT DO YOU GET IN RETURN?Â
RESULTS:
Your return on investment? Nothing short of incredible! The results are astounding and will effortlessly showcase your progress. From the very first lessons, you'll be playing the piano with both hands. In just a few months, you'll master around ten impressive pieces—spanning contemporary, classical, pop and blues genres. Moreover, you'll effortlessly delve into improvisations and accompaniments.
Contrary to traditional learning, typically demanding at least two weekly lessons (one of which must be private) for substantial progress, here, only one lesson per week and just 15-20 minutes of daily practice yield remarkable results. Not only will you save both money and time, but, most importantly, you'll feel at ease and immensely proud of your achievements!
MUSIC:
You'll effortlessly sit and create beautiful music across various styles, exploring the realms of improvisation and composition. Music will become your lifelong companion, bringing with it a myriad of benefits that enhance our lives!
Sign-up for lessonsHere's what people say:

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Katerina is kind and patient with kids. What amazes me is her focus at teaching music and through piano allows them to express themselves creatively. My son and daughter both have become good musicians with help of Katerina and that too in a very short time. My daughter went on to writing and composing songs at age of 14 within 1 year of joining her.
Katerina brings out the best in your kids. Can't recommend her lessons enough, absolutely life changing experience for children.
-Srimathy Anand

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Katerina is my dream piano Teacher and she helped me to get my dream come true! I'm not only playing already composed melodies on the piano of different level but I also started composing my own and improvising!
The program is very interesting, challenging and enjoyable, at the same time there is still space to extend the program and play what you'd love to. Katerina's great personality makes all the process really a great life experience! Strongly recommend!
-Evgeniya Mikheeva

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Katerina has been an inspirational piano teacher for my 8 year old son Mario.
She is an encouraging, focussed and patient teacher and her wealth of knowledge and experience has provided a love and understanding of musical technique and musicianship.
I would highly recommend her!
-Rocio González

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My children and I have have been learning piano with Katerina for a few years and we absolutely love her teaching style. She is so encouraging, engaging and just a lovely patient teacher. My children have all progressed so much with her teaching them. She is a very knowledgeable teacher with a heart of gold!
-Prim Moaveni
Other testimonials:
"I had known about Katerina Levchenko from my friend, who shared with me a fascinating video of her daughter’s beautiful performance. It was so hard to believe that she acquired those skills in a very short period of time.
I immediately asked about a contact and the next week my own daughter met Katerina, and the week after my daughter started to play piano. It was like a miracle! The lessons are like a mini-celebration every week when we meet the teacher and learn a new composition. It is not only about the great knowledge, it’s also about a very positive experience and joy.
I also want to mention that we always looking forward for beautiful concerts that Katerina regularly organise for her students. We are so happy and proud to be a part of this talented music community that Katerina established!"
-Maria Nayshul
 "Katerina is a wonderful piano teacher. Her friendly, encouraging approach had me enjoying the lessons from day one. I have minimal previous experience and I am already playing with two hands, learning a new song each time. I do shared lessons with my cousin and us three have a lot of fun singing along as we play.
Katerina has a clever way of explaining the process while gently guiding you as you learn. She is great at providing helpful points to work on, it is a fantastic feeling as you hear yourself improve. If you are seeking a piano tutor that teaches, encourages, and celebrates along with you, you've found her!"
-Rebecca H.
"My child has been Katerina's student since 5 y.o. Now she is 9 and absolutely in love with piano lessons and Katerina as well. We have been looking for a place where our child can not only develop musical skills but creativity and confidence and get the joy of music of course. So Katrina's lessons covering that all. She is amazing, tactful and super patient teacher but I would say, friend. She manages to find connection with children, listen to them while gently but confidently guides them towards new musical challenges. Absolutely happy and will definitely suggest every one regardless the age if you looking for piano lessons, that is the best one!"
-Ekaterina Kornilova
 "Professional advanced skills supporting lessons with fun creative elements. Katerina keeps my boys’ passion of music alive to link their learning and growing at both classic and jazz areas. Positive, encouraged enough to motivate kids or adults. Personally appreciate it always."
-Orcamomai Tsai
"The continued interest and engagement our daughter has in piano is almost entirely Katerina's work. Katerina is incredibly professional and a pleasure to work with, We would never consider anyone else"
-Paul Binner
"Katerina is a fantastic teacher. She’s very patient, going over things as many times as is needed, always positive and friendly and excellent at breaking down and explaining theory. Highly recommended! 5 stars."
-Bridget Maher
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And there are hundreds more reviews from my students and their parents...
Discover the Joy of Piano with Katerina!
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Private or small group piano lessons await you! Whether one-on-one or in a group of 3-4, Katerina brings a personalised touch to your musical journey.Â
Available spaces are limited, so let the music begin—reserve your spot today or get onto the waiting list!
The first TRIAL lesson is a 30 minute private online lesson and it's FREE.
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