This isn’t just about becoming a pianist. It’s about building confidence, focus, discipline, and a results-driven mindset that lasts a lifetime—skills that serve you whether you’re performing on stage, leading a team, applying to colleges, or building your career.

You don’t need to become a concert pianist to benefit from piano lessons. Maybe you're preparing for an audition or simply looking to sharpen executive function skills for academic success. Perhaps you want to develop the kind of stage presence and poise that translates to job interviews and leadership settings. Or maybe you’re seeking a focused, meditative outlet to reduce anxiety and regain control in a busy, screen-filled world. You’ll achieve all of that here—not just through notes and rhythm, but through structure, creative thinking, commitment, and perseverance.

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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