About Engel Piano Studio | Meet Tamara Engel

Meet the founder of Engel Piano Studio

Welcome! I’m Tamara, a Maryland-based teacher and pianist. For over thirteen years I’ve been teaching in my home studio working with individuals of diverse ages and experience levels. My background as a pianist includes over twenty years of dedicated study in classical piano, technique, and music theory. While this experience was instrumental in developing my musicianship, my most valuable training has been working with students, guiding them to realize their musical goals and cultivate a personal repertoire of piano literature.

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A unique approach to teaching piano to students of all ages

My training as a certified yoga instructor has greatly influenced my holistic approach to teaching music. I combine elements of breath work, mindfulness, and body mechanics at the keyboard to help students cultivate focus, energy, and a deeper connection to the music.

As a mother with three musical children, I understand the unique challenges of fostering a love of learning and navigating the different stages of adolescent development in the twenty-first century. As an older adult, I’m familiar with the importance of staying active, connected, and purposeful in our busy lives. In my experience, music making and playing the piano are fantastic ways of developing dexterity and fine motor skills while enhancing memory and empathy.

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My philosophy involves introducing students to a wide variety of music while providing them with the fundamental skills, practice methods and theoretical foundation to play with proficiency, confidence, and joy. My goal is to help students of all ages and backgrounds realize their music-making potential through a dedicated and dynamic course of study. I invite you to experience piano lessons in a warm, friendly, and nurturing space with lessons tailored to your artistic and personal goals.

Kind words from happy students

As an adult piano student, I am thrilled with how much progress I have made since starting as a beginner. Tamara does a fantastic job selecting pieces tailored to my interests, so that each challenges me to advance my skills while making practice a joy, not a chore. And covering the behind-the-scenes music theory makes me feel more connected and confident in my performance. I couldn't be happier with my piano journey so far!"

— Rich C.

Tamara's exceptional musical talent, combined with her patient and understanding approach, has fostered a learning environment where I have thrived. Her ability to balance short-term goals and with a long-term vision has significantly accelerated my progress, making her the best piano teacher I've ever had."

— S. M.

We could not be more thrilled with the progress our daughters have made under Tamara's guidance. She is an incredibly talented pianist and a calm, patient instructor who truly understands how to connect with students. My daughters, aged fifteen and twelve, absolutely love working with her, and it's clear their piano skills have flourished. Tamara's teaching has made a remarkable impact on their musical abilities, and we're so grateful for her dedication and expertise. It's been truly impressive to witness how far they've come with her help!

— Kate and Griffin S.

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