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Piano Lessons, Courses & Arrangements by a Steinway Artist/University Piano Performance Professor
We help intermediate-advanced pianists make noticeable progress in their playing, improve their technique, & master their favorite classical pieces
Build Speed & Coordination The Fun Way!
FREE TECHNIQUE TRAININGWe all want to play the piano beautifully
but the majority of us feel we lack the time & resources to make meaningful progress.
That's why so many pianists abandon their practice, give up on their dream pieces, and never experience the joy of performing.
Many pianists:
- Can't afford regular private lessons or lack the time to commit to them
- Feel overwhelmed & directionless when deciding what to practice
- Lose motivation when repertoire becomes repetitive or uninspiring
- Experience deep frustration when progress feels painfully slow
Meet Brillante Piano Duo
An internationally recognized mother-daughter duo with decades of teaching & performing experience.
Lenora Ford Brown is a concert pianist, Steinway Artist & Piano Performance Professor Emerita from the University of Utah School of Music.
Heather Thompson Smits is an MTNA Nationally Certified Piano Teacher and a concert pianist.
Lenora & Heather have coached thousands of pianists and helped them realize their true potential at the piano.
MORE ABOUT US4 Paths To Explore
How We Can Help You:
Group Coaching
- AFFORDABLE LESSONS FOR BUSY, INTERMEDIATE PIANISTS Enjoy a flexible learning structure designed for busy pianists & make steady progress without the commitment or expense of traditional weekly lessons.
- MASTER FAMOUS CLASSICAL PIECES Learn to play beloved classical pieces with proper technique, authentic expression, and musical understanding.
- ENJOY MONTHLY LIVES Join us online to connect with fellow pianists, receive expert instruction & feedback (replays available).
- GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED Submit questions & videos of your playing for weekly personalized video feedback.
- RECEIVE STRUCTURED, EXPERT GUIDANCE Deep-dive into 1 classical piece per month and learn how to practice it, master it, and play it expressively.
- LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE Review live coaching recordings & weekly demonstration videos whenever it fits your schedule.
Piano Lesson Courses
- IMPROVE YOUR TECHNIQUE Learn how to play faster, reduce tension & make your fingers do what you want them to!
- MASTER FAMOUS CLASSICAL PIECES Learn the fine details to sound polished & play expressively
- LEARN FROM AN EXPERT Piano lesson videos taught by Lenora Brown, Steinway Artist & University Piano Performance Professor
- BREAK THROUGH YOUR PLATEAU Discover innovative practice strategies & technique secrets
- GO AT YOUR OWN PACE Watch our video courses on your own schedule & enjoy replays
Piano Arrangements
- UNIQUE PIANO DUETS Play one-of-a-kind 4 hand piano arrangements of famous pieces
- 2 PIANO ARRANGEMENTS Learn stunning, 2 piano 4 hand arrangements
- IMPRESSIVE PIANO SOLOS Discover solo piano arrangements of popular songs & hymns
- INSTANT ACCESS Download/print our digital sheet music & start playing today!
YouTube Piano Lessons
- ENJOY FREE PIANO LESSONS Subscribe & watch 3 new videos per month. Learn from experienced piano teachers
- LEARN TO PRACTICE EFFICIENTLY Learn how to practice effectively & make progress, even if you're short on time
- STAY MOTIVATED Learn how to stay motivated at the piano and discover new, inspiring music
- MASTER FAMOUS CLASSICAL PIECES Discover how to practice & perfect famous classical pieces
Join Our Membership!
Our group coaching is popular for intermediate pianists who don't have a lot of time and/or money for private lessons, but want to progress and receive structured, expert guidance.
