Piano Speaks Studio by Kholodova

Piano Speaks Studio by Kholodova Piano lessons for ages 3.5 to 99 🎹
Learn to play and read music with a friendly pro in a supportive space.

Experienced with Ukrainian-English bilingual kids and adult amateurs 🇺🇦🇺🇸
Bringing engaging repertoire to students and music lovers alike!

12/31/2025

Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve ✨ With this melody, I say goodbye to 2025 and thank everyone — students, parents, friends, and followers — for being with me: learning, playing, listening, supporting, and sharing warmth.

“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” Arr. by Tetiana Afanasenko
Even in the darkness, light always finds its way.
May 2026 be bright for all of us.

📍 Piano Speaks Studio by Kholodova, Cornelius, NC, USA
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12/30/2025

✨Polyphonic Works Competition
Ayan Atri (15 y.o.) performs «Swing»– an invention from the collection Polyphonic Adventures by Tetiana Afanasenko
📍 Piano Speaks Studio by Kholodova, Cornelius, NC, USA

12/30/2025

✨Polyphonic Works Competition
🎹 Tymofii Sambur (1 year of study) performs
«Catch Me!» an invention from the collection Polyphonic Adventures by Tetiana Afanasenko
Piano Speaks Studio by Kholodova
📍 Cornelius, NC, USA
#РіздвянийФест2025

12/28/2025

✨ Festival performance by Savelii Vinnichenko (7 y.o.) 🎹
🗓 1 year of piano study
🎼 “Somewhere in My Memory” from Home Alone
Arr. Tetiana Afanasenko
Piano Speaks Studio by Kholodova
📍 Cornelius, NC, USA
#РіздвянийФест2025

12/26/2025

✨Still in the Christmas mood🎄
This is how piano lessons begin with my youngest students — a warm-up with movement, clapping, and holiday ❄️classic🙌favourite 👣music 🎶
We do this to:
▪️wake up the fingers
▪️develop a sense of rhythm
▪️improve coordination
▪️help kids focus and feel comfortable at the piano
Learning through play — the best way at this age ❤️

12/24/2025

Wishing you a joyful and cozy Christmas from all of us at Piano Speaks Studio by Kholodova!

My youngest student, Emily Shuliak, 4 y.o., is celebrating her first Christmas at the piano with “Carol of the Bells” — a Ukrainian folk song, arr. Tetiana Afanasenko.

May your holidays be filled with music, warmth, and happy moments! 🎹✨

12/23/2025

✨ Festival performance by Ayan Atri (15 y.o.) – “White Christmas” by Irving Berlin, arr. Tetiana Afanasenko

Piano Speaks Studio by Kholodova • Cornelius, NC, USA
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12/23/2025

✨Silent Night — the Duet “Neon Waves”, Anastasiia & Tymofii
🎶More than just notes 🎹
Duets aren’t just a “fun extra” or playing together. They’re a living musical conversation, where kids learn to listen to each other, feel and keep a shared rhythm, react quickly, stay flexible, adapt, and take responsibility for the result — all while building team spirit
🎁Bonus: duets expand their musical horizons and help them discover new styles and pieces.

🎹 Piano Lessons for Every AgeI love seeing how piano lessons at Piano Speaks by Kholodova help students of all ages — ...
12/18/2025

🎹 Piano Lessons for Every Age
I love seeing how piano lessons at Piano Speaks by Kholodova help students of all ages — not just with music, but with focus, confidence, and well-being.

👶 Young Children (3.5–6):
playful lessons that develop listening, memory, coordination, and fine motor skills.

🎒 School-Age Kids (7–12):
learn focus, discipline, and confidence while building steady progress in music.

🎧 Teens (13–18):
a healthy outlet for self-expression and stress relief during busy school years.

👩‍💼 Adults (18+):
beginners welcome! Learn at your own pace, enjoy music, and reset your mind after a busy day.

👵 Older Adults / Seniors (60+):
keep your mind sharp, improve coordination, and enjoy familiar melodies that bring joy and memories.

No pressure, no perfection — just progress, consistency, and joy in music. 🎶

✨ Free trial lesson available before the end of the year!

New student rates go up January 1, so now is the perfect time to start.

📩 Send me a message to schedule your First free lesson — let’s make music together!

12/18/2025

✨Festival performance by Anastasiia Brechka (9 y.o.) — only 9 months of piano lessons 🎹
“Carol of the Bells” — Ukrainian folk song
Arr. Tetiana Afanasenko
Piano Speaks Studio by Kholodova • Cornelius, NC, USA
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🎹 Why a Music Teacher Isn’t an Entertainer 🎶Parents often ask, “Why aren’t piano lessons always fun?”Here’s a quick ex...
12/15/2025

🎹 Why a Music Teacher Isn’t an Entertainer 🎶

Parents often ask, “Why aren’t piano lessons always fun?”
Here’s a quick explanation to understand what really happens in lessons and why struggling is normal.

🎈Entertainer vs. Teacher
▪️Entertainer: works for instant fun — laughter, excitement, quick reactions.
▪️Piano Teacher: works for results — focus, patience, step-by-step learning.

📝 What happens in lessons:
▪️Scales and repetition are important for building technique.
▪️New pieces can feel challenging at first.
▪️Not getting it right the first time is completely normal!
(Hands and brain need time to work together.)

🌟 The result:
Over time, there comes a moment when everything clicks — that’s the real joy of music.
It’s not instant entertainment, but small wins and steady progress for every student.


12/14/2025

✨ Daniel Rymar, 6 y.o. — 4 months of piano lessons 🎹 «Happy birthday»
Arrangement by Tetiana Afanasenko

His first festival performance!
He learned this song as a birthday surprise for his mom — a little gift from him and dad 🎁

Piano Speaks Studio • Cornelius, NC, USA
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