Erana Andrukh
Music has always been more than sound or structure. It reflects states of being — joy, longing, regret, clarity — and offers a way to understand both ourselves and the world around us.
My work as a pianist and teacher is guided by this belief. Piano study becomes most meaningful when technique, understanding, and expression are brought into balance. Through thoughtful musical analysis and careful listening, students are guided beyond notes and form, towards a deeper relationship with the music itself.
At Royal Hill Music Academy, piano playing is approached not as repetition, but as discovery — transforming technical study into an expressive and intellectually engaging experience.
Background & Education
I come from a musical family and began studying piano at the age of four. My early training was shaped within a disciplined artistic environment — my mother, a violin teacher, served as Deputy Head of the School of Art in Morshyn, Lviv region — where teaching, performance, and musical standards were part of everyday life.
Franz Xaver Mozart, son of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, lived and worked in Lviv, where his presence had a lasting influence on music education in the region.
My first piano teacher was among a group of musicians trained within a pedagogical tradition at the Lviv Conservatoire, shaped by this Classical legacy and closely connected to the study and continuation of Mozart’s musical and educational principles.
This early foundation, developed over nearly a decade, profoundly shaped my musical thinking and continues to inform my approach to piano teaching today.
I hold advanced academic and performance qualifications (Ukraine), including:
- MMus in Piano Performance and Musicology
- BMus in Piano Performance, Accompaniment and Conducting
- BHd in Music
This combination of performance practice and musicological study continues to inform both my teaching and interpretative approach.
Teaching & Experience
I have over 24 years of teaching experience in London and have guided more than 300 students of varying backgrounds and levels. My work focuses particularly on adult learners — including professionals and lifelong students — seeking depth, clarity, and refinement in their piano studies.
Lessons are individually structured, with attention to:
- Technical security and refined tone production
- Physical ease and coordination
- Musical structure, style, and interpretation
- Efficient and intelligent practice
Progress is systematic, but never rushed. The aim is lasting understanding rather than surface results.
Artistic & Public Work
Alongside teaching, I am actively involved in the organisation of piano events and musical projects in London. These include lecture-concerts and performances at venues such as the Royal Academy of Music Museum and the City of Westminster, as well as the annual Piano Stars Festival.
These projects form an extension of my teaching philosophy — creating spaces where music is shared thoughtfully, with curiosity and respect.
An Invitation
If you are seeking piano lessons that combine technical rigour, musical understanding, and expressive depth, I would be pleased to welcome you.
Private piano lessons are available in Central London, including Marylebone and Westminster.
To arrange a consultation or lesson, please complete the contact form.