Professional Piano Lessons in Cork & Online
Hi, I’m Emiliano. For nearly two decades, I have served as a dedicated piano teacher in Cork, helping students from all walks of life transition from aspiring players to confident musicians. Whether you are looking for in-person piano lessons in Cork city or seeking to join my online music academy in Ireland or from abroad, my goal is to provide a holistic, expert-led environment where your musical aspirations become reality. I am glad you found me today, and I look forward to helping you master the keys.
Offered services
Here’s what I can do for you.
1 to 1 piano lessons
From beginners to advanced, age 8 to 100+, this is the time tested and traditional way. All examining boards covered (RIAM, ABRSM, LCM, Trinity) or just learn-to-play without examinations at the end of the term. Classical, modern, pop, it’s all available.
Read more about 1 to 1 in-person piano lessons or ask me about it through the contact form.
Live online piano lessons
Same 1-to-1 piano lessons, but online and live.
Anyone with an internet connection and a webcam can take piano lessons from the comfort of their home, saving both time and money.
Read more about live online piano lessons or ask me about it through the contact form.
Lessons by video exchange
You can also take lessons by video exchange: record yourself performing and send the video to me. I will take the time to send you back a video of myself demonstrating tips, fixes, practice suggestions and exercises to overcome your current difficulties.
Read more about video exchange lessons or ask me about it through the contact form.
From the blog
Tutorials, practice tips, updates and resources.
Learning Piano as an Adult: The Bare Truth You Will Want to Hear
By Emiliano Petronilli|2026-04-12T21:51:20+01:006 April 2026|Categories: Insights|Tags: Adult Piano Lessons, Mindful Learning, Musical Goals, Piano Lessons Cork, Piano Practice|
Why We Are Moving to a 45-Minute Minimum for New Students
By Emiliano Petronilli|2026-04-12T22:07:41+01:0019 March 2026|Categories: Insights|Tags: Effective Practice, Holistic Learning, Piano Lesson Length, Piano Lessons Cork, Student Progress|
Piano Practice vs Playing: Solving the Progress Paradox
By Emiliano Petronilli|2026-04-12T21:58:04+01:0018 December 2025|Categories: Insights|Tags: Chick Corea, Deliberate Practice, Gradient, Motivation for Musicians, Piano Mindset, Piano Practice Tips, student and parents' advice|
Posted on Brietta Kerins12 June 2025 Emiliano is an excellent teacher, he has taught me for over two years and I cannot recommend him enough. He began by teaching me jazz piano. He was very methodical and slow in his approach, which enabled me to really understand what I was doing while I was practicing the piano. It was as though I was learning the philosophy and the architecture of jazz while I was practicing new pieces and learning scales. This is a very rare feat for any teacher to inspire their students during a period of such intense study. I then began my studies with Emiliano in composition and music theory. He helped me throughout my two year masters degree in music composing. From the very basic to the highly intricate, Emiliano guided me through each step of my degree with practical know-how and easily applicable guidance and advice. He is a great teacher, he guides students to learn from the most basic level all the way to the most complex. He designs his lessons in a way that anyone can access, no matter how inexperienced or advanced you are. He provided me with extra material, advice, inspiration, and he always went the extra step every time to ensure that I was on the right path with my music. It has been an absolute privilege to be a student of his, everyone interested in music should experience his teaching!Posted on Alex Porion19 June 2023 Amazingly dynamic as always, Emiliano has managed to get our son interested in playing piano again. Using the right balance of fun, technic and love for music, his lessons are bursting with passion.Posted on Lorna Bang15 June 2022 Emiliano is a fantastic piano teacher. His extensive musical knowledge and experience turns any lesson into a private Masterclass. He goes at just the right pace for a ten-year-old and structures the lessons in a way that allows beginners to learn and have fun at the same time. I highly recommend.Posted on Garrett Gray7 March 2021 My son has come on leaps and bounds under Emeliano's tutelage. Emeliano is really skilled but also builds a lovely relationship with our son and is very patient. His mastery of technology is fantastic and adds immeasurably to the value of his classes. Even after lockdown I think we will continue with online classes as we can stay at home with perhaps the occasional one to one in person.Posted on Monica Cummins3 March 2021 Coming back to music as a mature student Emiliano has given me confidence and encouragement the whole way. His teaching ability is second to none. I thoroughly enjoy his class either at his home or on zoom.Posted on Ms Houlihan28 February 2021 Emiliano is a great teacher. I am a primary teacher and I attend piano lessons with Emiliano now and again when I need a hand with some pieces for school. If I send him an audio he will write a score. I have had lessons face to face and through zoom. I couldn’t recommend him enough. 5 stars! KathleenPosted on C A27 February 2021 Brilliant piano teacher, and really high quality enjoyable classes. Very tech savvy for zoom classes which work very smoothly. Highly recommended, live or on zoom.Posted on Anne Finn27 February 2021 I have been having piano lessons with Emiliano for about 3 years now both at his home (when life was normal ) and now online and I have to say he is a wonderful teacher .i am a mature student and never played the piano or read music before I started with Emiliano.he has made the journey so enjoyable and is a gifted pianist and genuinely wants to share his knowledge with an amazing patience and skill.i am now reading piano sheet music and playing new pieces and I have Emiliano to thank for this .i was worried as to how the online class would go but it’s been really easy to adapt to .i can say without reservation that Emiliano is a first class teacher and would recommend him to all ages .Posted on Fabio27 February 2021 Emiliano is a very dedicated teacher, an excellent communicator and a great person overall. He has a solid academic preparation blended with the right level of formal-informal approach, which enables him to engage learners in a very productive and motivating way. He is also a great listener, which helps him flex his teaching methodologies to meet the needs of the learners!Posted on Bezerker Krankenhaus27 February 2021 Emiliano is a great teacher, I have learnt so much from him in twelve months despite the Covid-19 pandemic. He has used Zoom as a teaching aid which has helped me a lot where the video of the lesson is recorded and I can use the video for reference. I started from scratch and in one year I have improved with major assistance from Emiliano. David Long.
Posted on Anna Tenebruso3 March 2021Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. I’ve been known Emiliano for years and I couldn’t wait for my son to be old enough to start having piano lessons with him. Christopher started in May last year zoom lessons and it is amazing how much he has learned thanks to Emiliano.Posted on Emmet Scanlan3 March 2021Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. I have been doing lessons with Emiliano for a year now,and I think he is a FANTASTIC teacher. He is extremely thorough,he listens to my questions,explains clearly and is very patient! He is EXTREMELY talented as a player. And he uses computer apps to explain situations FLAWLESSLY! He is extremely capable and is the best piano teacher I have had (I’ve had 4 previously). I highly recommend him! (39 year old student).Posted on Con Doyle27 February 2021Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Emiliano played an integral part in my musical development. His passion for theory is infectious and his love for his craft is inspiring. Would absolutely recommend him above anyone else I have worked with.Posted on Dean Curtin27 February 2021Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. I’d highly recommend Emiliano as a teacher. I’ve had weekly piano and music theory/composition lessons with Emiliano for a few months now and my playing ability and understanding of music as a whole has improved massively since I started. (People have complimented on my playing ability) He’s a really knowledgable, nice guy who keeps the lessons interesting, challenging and progressive. I thought about getting lessons for a while before I started with Emiliano and I’m glad I chose him as my teacher. He’s always ready to answer any questions or offers to help with a particular problem. He has a great ability to break down a problem and help you overcome any challenge.Posted on Trish Murphy26 May 2015Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Emiliano is a great teacher of music he is a breath of fresh air and brings fun and laughter into his piano lessons . He relates very well to children and is patient supportive and encouraging to his pupils . Our daughter has really enjoyed her piano playing as a result of Emilano s teaching and love of all things musical . I would most defiantly recommend him to any parent ,Trish.


