What is Piano Protégé?

What is Piano Protégé?


Are you looking for top of the line piano lessons but are not willing to pay the price or drive the distance? At Piano Protégé we give you the absolute best in the foundations you want in music, including technique, theory, artistry, and performance, with the convenience of being online. Complete our recorded piano lessons at your own pace and watch the incredible results. Our methods are proven to get yourself or your child playing confidently in less than a month. You or your child will fall in love with playing as you master each piece.


The best part of it all is you will never have to drive to a piano lesson again!

Here's what you'll get with Piano Protégé:


  • Recorded Lessons of Shirley going through each assignment key by key


  • Assignment sheets with very specific instructions of each assignment, how to practice each assignment, and what to focus on in each assignment


  • Practice Charts specific to each day with clear instructions of practice expectations


  • Experience and training in playing classical masterpieces as well as popular fun pieces


  • Ongoing motivation to practice...with the library of lesson videos and the opportunity to perform regularly, you'll stay motivated to continue your piano journey


  • Fun, positive environment while achieving great progress and being held to high expectations


  • LIVE Master Classes held monthly where students perform their recent progress and receive personal feedback from Shirley (Additional Cost)


  • Virtual recitals organized and hosted by Shirley, with the opportunity to perform and showcase your progress to your family and friends (Additional Cost)


Solid Piano Foundations


Piano Protégé gives students the foundation they need to be able to play musically and express fully their pieces.

Detailed Assignments for Clear Practicing


Each lesson has been pre-recorded so you can see how to master the technique and the pieces. Go back and watch the lesson again to master each piece and correct any mistakes. Never feel alone when you are practicing or helping your child!

A Look at Piano Protégé Curriculum


  Getting Started
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  Level 1A
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Meet Your Teacher


Shirley Washenko

CREATOR OF PIANO PROTÉGÉ


Shirley began playing the piano at age 4 and studied for over 20 years before completing her Master’s Degree in Piano Performance from Brigham Young University in 2011. She has performed in major cities in China, Japan, and Europe. She has competed and won or placed in state, national, and international competitions, and has soloed with several orchestras.

Shirley began teaching piano professionally 20 years ago, including at the university level, and feels passionate about providing a strong musical foundation for students to flourish and achieve their musical interests.

She founded Piano Protégé to fill the need for quality music instruction - the same quality Shirley received herself - available anywhere in the world, at an amazing price and without leaving your home!