With a lifetime dedicated to piano and over a decade of teaching, Leo Khudyak brings passion, patience, and elite training to every student.

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Leo Khudyak is a classically trained pianist and passionate educator with over 25 years of performance experience and 10+ years of private teaching. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Leo began studying piano at age five and quickly stood out as a gifted young musician.

👨‍🏫 Teaching Philosophy

Leo brings conservatory-level expertise into an approachable, one-on-one lesson setting. His teaching is results-driven, fun, and customized to each student’s goals—whether you're just starting, preparing for an audition, or reigniting a lifelong passion.

Today, Leo offers in-home and virtual piano lessons to students of all levels and ages. His mission is simple: to unlock each student’s potential through expert guidance, structured progression, and a love for music that lasts a lifetime.

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🎓 Elite Musical Training

  • Accepted into the Juilliard MAP Program as a young student

  • Joined the Manhattan School of Music Pre-College Division in 2009, studying under Joanne Polk for four years

  • Earned a dual Bachelor’s degree and a dual Master’s degree in Piano Performance and Entrepreneurship in the Arts from Purchase Conservatory of Music, where he studied with Paul Ostrovsky

🎹 Performance Highlights

  • American Protégé Competition finalist (2012) and invited to perform at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall

  • Returned to Carnegie Hall in 2017 for a solo recital at the prestigious Weill Recital Hall

  • Frequent soloist and recitalist in classical venues throughout New York and the Northeast