We help late elementary, intermediate, & advanced pianists make noticeable progress in their playing, improve their technique, & master their favorite classical pieces!
FREE TECHNIQUE TRAININGWe all want to play the piano beautifully
but the vast majority of us feel we lack the time and 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 and 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 & get 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.
