Teachers
Stephen Learson
Education
Stephen Learson received his BA in Contemporary Writing and Production from the Berklee College of Music. He has studied with Elaine Friedlander, Robert Sottile, Bruce Thomas, and Ray Santisi. In addition to the piano, Stephen has extensive training with the Hammond organ under the tutelage of Bruce Katz and Dave Limina.
Experience
Stephen is the Founder and Director of the Learson Piano Studio and has been teaching piano since 1998. A product of the Suzuki Piano School, his method of instruction is based on its technical and ear-training principals. Private lessons include classical and contemporary music theory designed for college preparation. Many of his students perform regularly in festivals, recitals and school functions.
Certification
Mr. Learson holds a national certification for piano instruction through the National Teachers Music Association.
Professional Career
In 2006 Stephen formed the original rock band, The Indobox. The band has released 3 studio albums and 1 live album. They have a new EP titled, Shapes And Colors and you can listen and buy it here.
In 2012 Stephen formed the original pop band, Psychic Spies. The group has performed throughout New England and is preparing to release an EP later this year.
Yana Abdulov
Education
Yana Abdulov is an accomplished Pianist/Music Instructor, originally from Belarus. She graduated from the Belarus State Academy in 2003 and has continued her piano study in the United States. She has studied privately with accomplished pianists such as David Maxwell, Harvey Diamond, Yasko Kabota, Bill Duffy and Ralph Funaro.
Experience
Ms. Abdulov has been teaching private lessons in the United States for 10 years and specializes in blues, ragtime, and stride piano.
Professional Career
Yana has a very versatile program: classical music, jazz, blues, ragtime, pop, movie themes, and more. Ms. Abdulov performs solo piano regularly in the Boston area and throughout New England.