Piano lessons in Minnetonka.
In person & online.
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Lessons in English, Mandarin and Japanese
Welcome to PIPS!
Unlock your musical potential with Pine Island Piano Studios (PIPS)!
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Located in Minnetonka, near the Ridgedale Center, PIPS offers a world of piano education, from your first lesson to conservatory-level mastery. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pianist, their experienced instructors, Yuko Shiina and Anders DaiWah Martinson, provide personalized instruction, both in-person and online. Prepare for the MMTA exams, hone your piano skills, and even explore a future in piano performance. PIPS isn't just a studio; it's a place where musical aspirations take root and flourish.
Discover the joy of playing – start your piano journey with PIPS today!
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Enjoy exploring our website!
Scroll down to discover more about the PIPS story, and to meet its teachers and see its concert space.
For further information on Ms. Shiina, as well as student videos and Shiina performance videos, click on the STUDIO A menu button.
For more on Mr. Martinson, including clinic excerpts, student videos and awards, as well as recordings and reviews of Martinson performances, click on STUDIO B.
If you have any questions, or wish to start lessons, please call, text, or email us, or click the CONTACT button.
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PIPS Recital Space
The PIPS Recital Space has a 75-person capacity and houses a 2015 Fazioli F212 and Baldwin R
PIPS Teachers
History of PIPS
Yuko Shiina and Anders DaiWah Martinson recently relocated to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, having taught piano for twenty years in Los Angeles. Here they have joined forces to create the Pine Island Piano Studios (PIPS). Together, they also perform as the Pips Piano Duo, playing four-hand piano repertoire.
