About the Founder
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Sharlene holds a Bachelor’s degree in Piano Performance from the Manhattan School of Music. She began piano lessons at the age of three, and with perfect pitch and strong sight-reading skills, her musical talent was evident from an early age. At just ten years old, she won First Prize in the National Music Competition held by the Vienna Musical Educational Foundation and went on to compete both nationally and internationally, earning numerous awards and honors. These include First Prize in the Los Angeles Liszt Competition, First Prize in the CAPMT Bartók Festival, Top Winner of the International Russian Music Piano Competition, and Best Performance Awards for Liszt’s Concert Étude and Hungarian Rhapsody, among others.
Beyond traditional instruction, Sharlene is deeply committed to helping students truly experience music. She has created animated music videos for the complete Carnival of the Animals suite on her official YouTube channel, bringing classical music to life through visuals. This project has been widely praised and is now used by professional educators and educational organizations worldwide.
With this combination of training, performance, and creativity, Sharlene founded Online Piano Lessons to make high-quality piano education accessible to students everywhere. The platform brings together a network of experienced, carefully selected piano teachers who uphold her standards of excellence in technique, musicality, and thoughtful instruction. Whether learning for the first time or returning after a break, students can learn with a teacher who best fits their goals in a supportive and encouraging environment.