Piano Lessons in the Heart of Ottawa

“I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher than Victor: kind, encouraging, always motivating you to do your best. You realize very quickly that Victor loves teaching and he has a gift for it. Whenever I feel stuck with a piece, he always has great advice on how to move forward.”

— G. Romero, student

“Thrilled to have Victor teaching our six year old. He is patient, engaging and knows how to elicit interest in the piano. Not only is my son learning music, but also the very important basics such as finger strength and posture. We had teachers in past who just could not connect with our son as Victor does and now my son loves independently goes to the piano without prompting to practice. I cannot recommend him enough.”

— Alison, parent

“Victor is an excellent piano teacher. I joined Victor's studio about one year ago. Since that time, I have been taking lessons on a weekly basis and have made a lot of progress. As an adult beginner, I was looking for a teacher who could work with my skill level and would be understanding that I had fairly limited time to dedicate to practicing throughout the week. Victor was amazing at identifying my level and finding interesting and enjoyable pieces. He is very patient and great at communicating theory and technique. He keeps the lessons fun. I would highly recommend Victor to anyone looking for a piano teacher.”

— Gabriel, student

“I asked my 11 year old son, who has been a student of Victor's the past couple of years, to write a review. Here is what he said: "I think Victor is a really good teacher because he is really likeable and he's really nice. As somebody who has not really enjoyed piano in the past he has made a BIG difference. He's really adjustable and reliable. Overall I would rate Victor five stars." Translated to adult speak, Victor is great at connecting with the kids and keeping the lessons engaging and fun - even in a virtual world. He takes into account the children's needs and wants when planning out lessons/picking their next piece of music, and he holds them accountable through lots of positive reinforcement. Victor is extremely passionate about teaching and able to evolve his approach if a certain method is not working. I highly recommend him.”

— Joel, parent

“Victor is nothing short of a wonderful piano teacher! He is positive, encouraging, professional and has a spirit of camaraderie that makes all the difference for learning. His genuine personality and teaching skills are rivalled only by his own musical talent! I highly recommend Victor Avila for any student of piano.”

— Dani, parent

“I highly recommend Victor as a piano teacher. I started lessons again as an adult after playing for a few years as a child, and am so happy with the progress I've made under his instruction. He structures his lessons very well, tailors them to each student's desired outcomes (i.e. improved understanding of theory, working towards a certification, or just learning for your own personal enrichment), and has a very positive and nurturing approach. I've appreciated how he takes my learning seriously but leaves a lot of room for fun and exploration. During COVID, he's perfected the art of video lessons, and sends very individualized feedback and practicing advice to me after each call. I'm so pleased I found this studio.”

— Shannon, student

“I have been taking lessons at Victor Avila Piano Studio since October 2020 as an adult beginner. I am happy with the progress and the learning process. The teacher is organized, attentive and the studio is clean. Virtual lessons online are possible. Individual notes and homework are handed to us after every session to help us practice. I enjoy the personalized curriculum and structure of the lessons, exercices and teaching methods. This past december, we had a zoom recital with other students from our level which was both educational and fun. I would recommend this studio for kids and adults who would like to learn piano.”

— Karine, student