At Chopin Piano Arts in Scottsdale, we specialize in world-class piano lessons rooted in the rich traditions of classical music. Our dedicated team of pianists and instructors believes that every piano student—whether beginner or advanced—can find joy and success through a strong technical foundation and a deep understanding of classical styles and eras. Whether you’re seeking piano lessons in Scottsdale for young beginners, or you’re a transfer student preparing for elite competitions, our academy offers expert instruction tailored to your goals. Our internationally recognized artist-teachers combine the finest Eastern European traditions with cutting-edge American pedagogy, delivering premier piano instruction in Scottsdale.
With over 25 years of experience, our faculty has guided students to more than 1,000 top competition prizes. We offer traditional in-person piano lessons, hybrid formats, and fully online options to serve students throughout Scottsdale and beyond. Regardless of the format, Chopin Piano Arts students consistently perform at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Explore our faculty bios to learn more about our international credentials and the remarkable achievements of our students. For the finest piano lessons in Scottsdale, look no further than Chopin Piano Arts.
Chopin Piano Arts founding members, pianists Dr. Ivona Kaminska and Dr. Christopher Bowlby have established themselves in the Pacific Northwest and internationally as a sought-after piano duo team, as soloists, instructors of gifted students, and as clinicians and lecturers at prestigious festivals.
As Co-founders of the Seattle International Piano Festival (“SIPF”), they have changed the musical landscape in the Northwest, bringing international artists and talent of all ages from abroad to the audiences of Seattle. Together, they also created the Chopin Academy of Music in Issaquah in 2005, which today is a renowned institution for those seeking great education and performing opportunities. And now they offer this same unparalleled piano lessons in Scottsdale.
With decades of international experience, Dr. Ivona and Dr. Chris Kaminska-Bowlby specialize in guiding talented young pianists to become successful performers and competitors at both national and international levels. Now offering their celebrated piano lessons in Scottsdale, they are known for their credo: “When there is talent, there is no time to waste.” Their teaching emphasizes healthy, fluid technique and artistic expression—starting from the very first lesson. Beloved by their students, they are not only master teachers but also devoted, caring, and engaging mentors.
Over the past 20 years, the Kaminska-Bowlby team has studied, taught, and performed across Europe, Canada, and the United States. Today, they lead Chopin Piano Arts, their thriving academy based in Scottsdale, where students consistently earn over 150 top competition prizes each year. Their advanced piano students in Scottsdale frequently perform for renowned visiting international artists and are invited to appear on world-class stages such as Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, Salle Cortot in Paris, and many others.
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