Private Piano Lessons · Pinellas Park, FL
Where music
becomes yours
Learning piano should feel like discovery, not pressure. At this studio, every student â young or grown â learns to truly understand music, not just play through it.
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Meet your instructor
Experienced, humble,
and genuinely passionate
A musician shaped by many traditions
Oldet Ibo has been studying piano since the age of six, growing up in Albania where music was woven into daily life. His training took him through the European classical tradition including deep study in the French and Russian schools before he completed his Master's degree in Piano Performance in the United States.
His Carnegie Hall debut marked a milestone, but it's the quieter work that defines him most: understanding what each tradition truly offers, and knowing how to bring the right approach to the student in front of him.
across styles, traditions, Oldet doesn't teach from a single method. He teaches from experience and decades of learning what actually helps people grow as musicians.
“Every student has their own musical voice my job is to help them find it.”
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European Classical -
American Training -
Russian School -
French Tradition
“Every student has their own musical voice â my job is to help them find it.”
Oldet Ibo
Instructor
Teaching Philosophy
Some people come here as children. Some come at sixty, finally doing the thing they always put off. What they all have in common is that they're welcomed exactly as they are no pressure, no comparison.
What matters is not when you start, but that you are guided with patience, honesty, and respect for your musical voice….
Meet your instructor
Experienced, humble,
and genuinely passionate
Oldet has been playing piano since he was six years old, growing up in Albania where music was part of everyday life. He trained in the European classical tradition, deepened his understanding through the French and Russian schools, and completed his Master's degree in Piano Performance in the United States â where he also made his Carnegie Hall debut.
What shaped him most wasn't any single method, but years of learning across different traditions and understanding what each one truly offers. Today he brings all of that into a studio that feels welcoming, takes music seriously, and stays completely focused on the student in front of him.
No two students are the same â and no two lessons are either.
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European Classical -
American Training -
Russian School -
French Tradition
“Every student has their own musical voice â my job is to help them find it.”
Oldet Ibo
Instructor
Lessons for every level
Find the right fit for you
From a child's very first note to advanced performance â every program is built around one idea: real musical understanding matters more than just getting through the notes.
Little Pianist
Ages 5â7
At this age, everything is about curiosity. Lessons are playful and unhurried â your child will learn to recognize sounds, feel rhythm, and start making sense of the piano in a way that feels like discovery, not homework.
$149/mo
25 min lessons
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Rising Pianists
Ages 8+ · Beginners
This is where real musical understanding begins. Kids don't just learn to play notes â they learn why music sounds the way it does. Lessons are engaging, personal, and built around each child's own pace and personality.
$169/mo
30 min lessons
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Emerging Artists
Intermediate
For students ready to go deeper. We work on real repertoire â Bach, Chopin, Mozart â and focus on playing with expression, not just accuracy. This is where students start to develop their own musical voice.
$200/mo
45â60 min lessons
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Advanced & College Prep
Advanced students
Serious training for students preparing for competitions, conservatories, or university programs. High standards, full commitment, and a genuine love for the craft â this program demands and delivers both.
$280/mo60+ min lessons
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RCM Program
All ages
Students who want a structured, globally recognized path can follow the Royal Conservatory of Music curriculum. Move through graded levels and prepare for official RCM exams â earning real recognition for your progress.
$240/mo
45 min lessons
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Adult Piano
Adults · All levels
It's never too late. Whether you always wanted to learn or you're picking it back up after years away â lessons are relaxed, flexible, and built entirely around what you enjoy. No pressure, just progress.
$149/mo
30 min lessons
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Neurodiverse Learners
Children & students
Every student learns differently, and that's something to work with, not around. Lessons are patient, structured, and shaped around what helps each child thrive â at their own pace, in their own way.
$189/mo
30 min lessons
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What students say
Real words from real families
“As a fellow pianist, I can honestly say Oldet is one of the most genuine and caring teachers I know. He understands his students and adjusts his teaching to fit who they are â not just how they play.”
â Olgena Pano, Pianist
“Mr. Ibo was my daughter Aarna's piano instructor for over a year. Under his guidance she made significant progress, learned several classical compositions, and participated in multiple recitals.”
â Shyamal Bar, Parent
“Oldet is patient, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about music. The atmosphere is welcoming and inspiring, making every lesson enjoyable and motivating.”
â P.K., Student
“Can never recommend Oldet enough. He is kind, passionate, and a very talented instructor. Can't wait for this journey to continue!”
â Elena Kamenica, Student
“Amazing piano teacher! Would highly recommend.”
â Kirstin Christ
“Very kind person and passionate to teach every person in a room. I have never seen a person like that!”
â Giorgos Kiosse
What students say
Real words from real families
“As a fellow pianist, I can honestly say Oldet is one of the most genuine and caring teachers I know. He understands his students and adjusts his teaching to fit who they are â not just how they play.â
Olgena PanoPianist
“Oldet is patient, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about music. The atmosphere is welcoming and inspiring, making every lesson enjoyable and motivating.â
P.K.Student
“Mr. Ibo was my daughter Aarnaâs piano instructor for over a year. Under his guidance she made significant progress, learned several classical compositions, and participated in multiple recitals.â
Shyamal BarParent
“Can never recommend Oldet enough. He is kind, passionate, and a very talented instructor. Canât wait for this journey to continue!â
Elena KamenicaStudent
“Amazing piano teacher! Would highly recommend.â
Kirstin Christ
“Very kind person and passionate to teach every person in a room. I have never seen a person like that!â
Giorgos Kiosse
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Ready to start
your journey?
The first lesson is a trial â a chance for you and your child to feel the studio, ask questions, and see if it's the right fit. No commitment needed.
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(727) 336-9624 -
stpetersburgpianoacademy@gmail.com -
6251 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park, FL 33781 -
st-petersburg-piano.academy
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