Welcome to
Doral Piano Studio
Doral Piano Studio is where Music and Excellence Meet. Discover, learn, perform and shine. Let us take you from your first notes to Masterpieces.
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ABOUT US
It All Starts Here
Whether your goal is to learn how to play the piano, take your skills to the next level, get ready for an audition or have fun while learning to play your favorite songs, DORAL PIANO STUDIO is the perfect place to build your foundation with onsite lessons. We’re dedicated to teaching the skills and providing the hands-on experience necessary for achieving a performance level beyond your expectations. We teach beginners, intermediate and advance levels and both adults and kids (starting age suggested is 4 years old). Take a look through our site to learn more.
Available Programs
We will take our students from their very first notes to perform at professional level. The private lessons could be 30, 45 or 60 minutes long, depending on each student’s individual need. Private lessons are recommended for kids 5 years to adults.
We are equipped with grand pianos in all our studio rooms and a recital room and we count a team of professional pianists with a vast performing and teaching experience.
We have several enriching activities during the year such as; recitals, master clases, evaluations, and local and international competitions opportunities.
Private Piano Lessons
This Program is designed for motivated students between 7 and 14 years old who want to progress quickly. It consists of a 1-hour class once a week, where students receive structured training that helps them advance at a faster pace compared to traditional lessons.
At the end of each class, students also participate in a small performance, giving them the opportunity to share what they learned, build confidence, and practice stage presence. In addition, we include theory activities to strengthen their reading, rhythm, and overall musicianship.
Accelerated Piano Program
Classes are 45 minutes long and we introduce children to musical concepts, as well as new composers each week. They also learn about rhythmic reading and percussion instruments in a fun and interactive way!
This class if for kids 18 moths to 4 year old toddlers
Toddlers Group Class
Understanding music makes playing it even more powerful! Our Applied Theory Classes give students the tools to read, write, and truly understand music.
What students will learn:
Music Theory, harmony, rhythm, how to apply theory discreetly to their instrument, improvisation and composition skill.
Perfect for students who wants to strengthen their foundation, boost performance skills, and open the door to greater musical expression.
Applied Music Theory
Meet the Team
Our team of professional, active pianists is dedicated to inspiring every student. With expertise, passion, and care, we provide a supportive environment that builds confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of music.
Director & Founder
Daniel Venegas
With over 20 years of teaching experience, the secret to Venegas' teaching approach is adapting to each student's design, enforcing their confidence and self-esteem first and then teaching them in a fun way.
EDUCATION
Master of Music: Piano Performance, 2007
Full Scholarship, Cum Laude
Florida International University: 2005-2007
Miami, Florida
Bachelor of Arts, Double Major: Music Business and Piano Performance, 2005
Full Scholarship, Cum Laude
University of Miami: 2002-2005
Coral Gables, Florida
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration with a Major in Marketing, 2002
University Francisco: 1998-2002
Marroquin, Guatemala
Artist Diploma: Piano Performance, 1997
National Conservatory of Music: 1995-1997
Guatemala City, Guatemala
CAREER
Some of Venegas' piano instructors have been, Ivan Davis, Kemal Gekic, Jorge Luis Prats, Gisele Brodsky, among others. Besides performing locally he has been a Piano and Music Theory instructor, privately and also as a staff member in institutions such as University of Miami, Florida International University, Barry University, Miami Conservatory of Music, Piano Preparatory Program and Conservatorio Nacional de Musica de Guatemala. Venegas was also a Marketing and Promotion Advisor, 2005-2010 for the prestigious Miami International Piano Festival.
ACADEMIC AWARDS AND HONORS
2002-2005 Dean’s List
University of Miami
2003 Golden Key International Honor’s Society
University of Miami
2002-2003 Paul Bateman Scholarship
University of Miami, Frost School of Music
2003-2004 Ward Calland Camp Mediorial Endowed Scholarship
Frost School of Music, University of Miami
2004-2005 Martha Weeks Scholarship
Frost School of Music, University of Miami
1996 Winner, Concerto Competition
Orchestra Sinfonica Nacional de Guatemala
1997 Winner, Concerto Competition
Orchestra Sinfonica Nacional de Guatemala
Professor
Vladyslav Ustiuhov
Vladyslav Ustiuhov is a Ukrainian pianist living Miami, FL. A winner of the Alfred Lee Scholarship Competition (2016), Vladyslav has been selected to play in the Boston Conservatory Annual Millennium Concert. In May of 2021 Vladyslav Ustiuhov participated in a Back Bay public space project Rising–Beyond the Walls, in partnership with Emerald Necklace Conservancy, and MF Dynamics by Maria Finkelmeier. In May of 2022 Vladyslav gave a lecture on “Free Improvisation” in the III International Scientific Conference in Ukraine (online).
As a solo and chamber music performer, Vladyslav (student of Max Levinson) gives yearly recitalsin Massachusetts and New Hampshire. In the past several years he has collaborated with several musicians such as violinists Olga Bean and Jasmine Cosette Gomez, violists Mariya Ksondzyk and James Nelson, pianists Kamilla Bendersky and Zhongyi Wang, and cellist Zack Foster.
Recently graduated from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee with Honored Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in piano performance, Vladyslav was admitted to the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami to pursue a DMA degree in a keyboard performance and pedagogy. He also received
a teaching assistant position at the University of Miami.
“My goal is to introduce the beginner, guide the intermediate, and advise the proficient students on mastering the piano playing art.” – Vladyslav Ustiuhov
Professor
Artiom Shaplyka
Artiom Shaplyka is an award-winning pianist and cultural entrepreneur whose artistry bridges the worlds of tradition and innovation. Trained as a classical musician, he has performed on renowned stages across Europe, the Middle East, and the United States, captivating audiences with his refined interpretations of Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, and other great masters. His playing is marked by a rare sensitivity, combining technical mastery with a profound ability to communicate emotion and narrative through sound.
As a dedicated teacher, Artiom has guided students of al ages, inspiring also the deeper meaning of music as a source of growth and self-expression. His pedagogical approach blends European traditions with innovative methods, nurturing young talents and helping adults find their own musical voice. Athe same time, he is the driving force behind a range of cultural initiatives and festivals, creating platforms where classical music meets community, education, and dialogue. Through these projects, he fosters connections between artists and audiences, showing that music can be both personal journey and a shared cultural experience.
As both an artist and via Ary, ARtiom sees music not only as performance, but as dialogue between cultures, generations, and the inner world of each listener. His projects aim to create spaces where people rediscover silence, harmony and the transformative power of sound.
Professor
Javier Sardiñas
Javier Sardinas was born in Havana Cuba in 1985. His musical training began at the age of 8 in the prestigious conservatory Alejandro Garcia Caturla where he studied under the guidance of piano professor Virginia de la Osa for 7 years. Later he continued his studies at the conservatory Amadeo Roldan.
In 2004 Javier came to the United States and continued his piano studies at Florida International University where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Piano Performance under the guidance of world renowned pianist Kemal Gekic. Javier also studied privately for several years with Giselle Brodsky artistic director of the Miami International Piano Festival.In 2013 he won the first price at the F.I.U concerto competition and played the Tchaikovsky concerto No.1 conducted by Maestro Grzegorz Nowak. Javier also has performed Camille Saint-Saëns piano concerto no.2 and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with the F.I.U Orchestra and Wind Ensemble respectively.
As a piano teacher Javier has 15 years of experience teaching people of all ages and all levels from beginners to advanced. His piano students have been recipients of numerous awards most noticeably his student Anthony Goenaga was awarded the third price in the 2018 Steinway & Sons Junior Piano Competition.
Professor
Di Zeng
Di Zeng is a pianist and pedagogue from Guangzhou, China. He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Miami Frost School of Music under the guidance of Professor Tian Ying.
As a performer, Di has given recitals in Guangzhou, Oberlin, and Baltimore, appearing at venues such as the Guangzhou Opera House Steinway Hall and the Guangzhou Art Museum. His repertoire ranges from Mozart and Beethoven to Chopin, Schumann, Scriabin, and Rachmaninov.
Teaching has always been an integral part of his musicianship. Di works with students of all ages and levels, combining piano technique, music theory, and musical interpretation to create lessons that are both structured and inspiring. He is committed to guiding each student toward developing confidence, discipline, and a lifelong love of music.
Di began piano studies at age four at the Xinghai Conservatory of Music in Guangzhou. He holds a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory, where he studied with Peter Takács, and a Master’s degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from Peabody Conservatory, where he studied with Yong Hi Moon. He has also participated in masterclasses with notable pianists including Boris Berman, Dang Thai Son, and Spencer Myer.
Professor
Luis Urbina
Luis Urbina was born in Caracas, Venezuela . He began his musical studies at the age of 9 on the piano and at age 10 with the cello. He was considered a prodigy in his middle school and high school music programs, where he served as a musical leader and role model for other students.
He began to study with Dr. Paul Posnak at the age of 13. He studied with him for four years and won a variety of local and state music competitions as a young pianist. He also entered as a semifinalist in the Lennox International Competition and on the first round of theGina-Bachauer Competition. He excelled in competitions as Bass Voice singer in his high school years.
Luis began his studies with Giselle Brodsky, Artistic Director of the Miami International Festival, in the summer of 2009. She introduced Luis to the Taubman approach, an approach to piano playing which involves the understanding of physical motions in relation to playing the instrument, and how the right physical motions trigger the right musical results. With this approach, Luis felt a tremendous growth in his playing.
In the summer of 2010 he had the amazing opportunity,under auspices of the Miami International Piano Festival and the Summit Music Festival, to audition and be chosen to perform a recital with legendary violinist Ida Haendel. This was for him a deep learning experience. He feels privileged to be part of the Miami International Piano Festival family that provides the opportunity not only to work with Giselle Brodsky, but also the artists of her festival that reside in and out of Miami. He has had the opportunity to study with Frank Cooper, Misha Dacic, Jorge Luis Prats, Ilya Itin, and Kemal Gekic, all of whom he considers close mentors.
Luis attended Florida International University in the Spring of 2011 to study with Kemal Gekic. Urbina is currently performing regularly as a solo and collaborative pianist.
Professor
Vera Garcia
Vera Garcia studied piano performance in the Conservatories “Guillermo Tomas” and “Amadeo Roldan” in Havana, Cuba.
In Miami, “Florida International University” granted her a scholarship to pursue a degree in Piano Performance. She graduated under the studio of Dr. Jose Lopez with honors.
Mrs. Garcia has 10 years of teaching experience and has a Teacher Certification of the State o Florida
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Robert Schumann
