Studio Classes
Regular, low-pressure gatherings where students play for one another and learn to listen as an audience.
Movement I — The Invitation
A room where musicians are formed.
Private classical piano instruction in Surabaya, led by Sally Yapto, MM, Manhattan School of Music, New York.
An intimate acoustic studio created for learning, performing, masterclasses, and recording.
Master of Music
Manhattan School of Music · New York
Movement II — The Instrument
Scroll to walk around the piano — the lid lifts, the desk rises, and the interior is revealed.
An exceptional instrument deserves an exceptional room.
Designed for attentive study, intimate performance, masterclasses, and piano recording.
Students learn on instruments capable of revealing subtle differences in touch, tone, voicing, and dynamics.
- 01Acoustic wall treatmentA warm, controlled room for listening. [tbc]
- 02Kawai grandModel to be confirmed. [tbc]
- 03Yamaha grandModel to be confirmed. [tbc]
- 04Recording setupDetails to be confirmed. [tbc]
Movement III — The Teacher
Meet the Teacher
New York training. A deeply personal approach.
Sally Yapto brings graduate-level musical training from Manhattan School of Music into an encouraging and highly individual teaching environment in Surabaya.
Serious musical training does not need to feel intimidating. It should develop curiosity, independence, discipline, confidence, and a lasting relationship with music.
- Master of Music
- Manhattan School of Music, New York
- Classical piano instruction
- Beginner through advanced development
Lessons
Who the studio teaches.
- 01
Young Beginners
For students beginning their relationship with rhythm, listening, notation, healthy posture, and musical curiosity.
- 02
Developing Pianists
For students building technique, repertoire, reading fluency, interpretation, and independent practice habits.
- 03
Advanced & Goal-Oriented Study
For students preparing for examinations, auditions, competitions, performances, or more intensive repertoire.
- 04
Adult Pianists
For adults beginning for the first time or returning to the piano in a serious but welcoming environment.
Movement IV — The Journey
More than a weekly lesson.
A thoughtful path from first notes to confident, independent musicianship.
- 01
Discover
Trial lesson, initial assessment, and goal-setting.
- 02
Foundation
Posture, rhythm, listening, notation, and healthy technique.
- 03
Expression
Tone, phrasing, repertoire, and interpretation.
- 04
Performance
Studio classes, recitals, masterclasses, and growing confidence.
- 05
Independence
Learning how to practise, evaluate, and improve with purpose.
Movement V — The Stage
Music grows when it is shared.
Studio classes are small gatherings where students perform for one another, receive thoughtful guidance, and gradually become comfortable communicating through music.
Student Recitals
Each term closes with a warm occasion where families hear real, prepared progress.
Guest Masterclasses
Focused sessions with visiting musicians, open to auditors as well as performers.
| Date | Composer | Work | Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 25 Jul16:00● next | Chopin | Nocturnes & Ballade No. 4, Op. 52 | Studio recitalSally, with senior students |
| Sat 15 Aug10:00 | — | Open masterclass for developing students — auditors welcome. | Masterclass |
| Sat 19 Sept16:00 | Debussy | Préludes, Book I (selection) | Studio recitalSally |
Rental & Recording
One room. Many ways to listen.
A single treated acoustic room, arranged around high-quality grand pianos, that adapts to how the music needs to be heard.
- Salon Recitals
- An intimate setting for solo, chamber, and student performances.
- Masterclasses
- A focused environment for teaching, demonstration, and audience learning.
- Recording Sessions
- A treated acoustic room centered around high-quality grand pianos.
- Rehearsals
- For pianists, instrumentalists, singers, and small ensembles.
Stories
Parent and student stories.
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Coda — Begin
Your first lesson begins before the first note.
Tell us about the musician you or your child hopes to become.
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