Piano Lessons with Daniel S.

Daniel S. is a classical pianist and instructor based in Arlington, VA. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, was a semifinalist for NPR’s From the Top, and was selected for both Ithaca College's and the Eastman School of Music’s pre-college piano performance programs on a merit scholarship. He has performed solo and chamber repertoire extensively and, beyond his undergraduate studies at Grinnell College, where he majored in political science, Daniel studied piano performance in Milan, Italy.

He is currently studying J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations and has extensive experience rehearsing and performing in chamber and collaborative settings. His musical interests also include improvisation and music outside the traditional classical canon, including playing in a DC-based band. His honors include Grinnell's top award for student musicianship, the Curd Outstanding Instrumentalist Award, for his performance of Ravel’s Une Barque sur L’Océan, which funded independent music research in Spain.

As an instructor, Daniel emphasizes a strong technical foundation and musicianship while encouraging creativity and an enduring appreciation for music.