Nashville, Tennessee
Graciella Kowalczyk Piano Academy
Piano lessons with pianist and teacher Dr. Graciella Kowalczyk.
About
Dr. Graciella Kowalczyk
- President of the Board, Artistic Director and jury chairman, Nashville International Chopin Piano Competition
- Artistic Director, Chopin in Bohemia
- Artistic Director, Chopin in Cyprus International Music Festival
- Director, Music City Chopin
Lessons
Piano Lessons
Led by Dr. Graciella Kowalczyk. One-to-one lessons.
Specialties
- Chopin
- Natural technique
- Technique modification
- Preparation for competitions and high-stakes auditions
Technique and natural mechanics
- Effortless virtuosityTechnique built on alignment and release, so demanding repertoire is played without strain, fatigue or injury.
- Injury prevention and retrainingFor advanced pianists: remove tension, overcome repetitive strain and rebuild technique on ergonomic principles.
- Invisibility of mechanismThe mechanics disappear into musical expression.
International competition and conservatory preparation
- Competition readinessStrategic preparation, pacing and psychological stamina for national and international competitions.
- Conservatory and artist diploma auditionsProgram curation, stylistic depth and performance simulations for admission and scholarships.
- Repertoire architectureAnalytical score study, stylistic integrity and an interpretive voice of your own.
Recording and performance polish
- Recording sessionsCoaching for audio and video recordings, where clarity and consistency count.
- Hall projectionCommanding large halls, with a full dynamic range from a whisper to full resonance.
- Performance psychologyFocus and consistency under pressure, without performance anxiety.
Lesson formats
Rates are shared on inquiry.
Chopin in Bohemia
Adjudication
Jury Inquiries
Dr. Kowalczyk adjudicates for competitions, festivals and auditions.
- Jury chairman, Nashville International Chopin Piano Competition
- Available to competitions, festivals and auditions
- Organizers are welcome to inquire through the form below
Students
From her students
Every lesson leaves me so inspired and motivated. You make learning music feel like an adventure rather than a chore. I look forward to this part of my week more than anything else!
Thanks to your incredible coaching and focus on musicality, I walked into my piano festival completely calm and confident. Hearing the judges praise my expression and phrasing was a dream come true!
You don't just teach us how to hit the right notes; you teach us how to tell a story with our music. My stage fright used to paralyze me, but the mental strategies you taught me completely changed how I perform.
Choosing you as a piano teacher was the best decision we could have made. Your combination of rigorous technical training, deep musical insight, and genuine warmth has created an environment where our child thrives. Watching their confidence grow, both at the keyboard and in everyday life, has been amazing to see. Thank you for being such an inspiring mentor!
Contact
Send an Inquiry
For lessons or jury availability. Dr. Kowalczyk replies personally.