Piano recital with students

Olga Diaz Piano Studio

Nurturing Musical Excellence

About Olga Diaz

Olga Diaz - Piano Teacher

Olga Diaz is a classically trained musician. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, she started her musical studies at the Dalcroze School of Music when she was 5. At the age of 8, she began to study piano at the J.M. Olivares School of Music from where she graduated in 1985 as a Piano Teacher. After finishing high school, she was admitted in the Faculty of Medicine of the Universidad Central de Venezuela from where she obtained the degree of Medical Doctor in 1991. From 1985 to 1992, she studied piano with the Prof. Bruna Monestiroli (a graduated from Conservatory of Santa Cecilia in Rome, Italy, as a student of Alfredo Casella). After working for two years as a physician, Olga decided to dedicate the rest of her life to music.

She holds a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance from the Manhattan School of Music (2000), where she studied under renowned professor Zenon Fishbein. Afterwards, she studied with Arkady Aronov (former professor at Rimsky-Korsakov State Conservatory of Music in Leningrad, Russia and now piano faculty of Mannes College and Manhattan School of Music) from 2001-2004.

As an active member of several prestigious music organizations including MTAC, CAPMT, and CCPAS, Olga has served in various leadership roles and received recognition for her contributions, including the 2017 CAPMT Award Outstanding Member Award State Recognition.

Studio Information

About the Studio

The studio is equipped with two premium pianos:

  • Bösendorfer grand piano
  • Schimmel upright piano

A comprehensive library of music literature, recordings, and reference materials is available to students.

Lesson Structure

  • Private lessons available for all levels (age 6+)
  • Lesson durations: 45, 60, or 90 minutes weekly
  • Comprehensive curriculum including:
    • Scales and Arpeggios
    • Technical Development
    • Classical Repertoire
    • Music Theory
    • Aural Training
    • Sight-reading

Performance Opportunities

Students with awards from CCMTAC Baroque Festival 2020

Students with their awards at the CCMTAC Baroque Festival 2020

Student performing at MTAC 2011 Convention Piano Competition

Performance at the MTAC 2011 Convention Piano Competition

Student performing at AADGT International Young Gifted Musicians Festival

Performance at Carnegie Hall - AADGT International Young Gifted Musicians Festival 2022

Student performing at Beethoven Competition 2023

Performance at the Beethoven Competition 2023

Student performing at Junior Bach Festival 2023

Performance at the Junior Bach Festival 2023 Concert - Crowden Music Center

Student performing at Junior Bach Festival 2023 at Crowden Music Center

Performance at the Junior Bach Festival 2023 - Crowden Music Center

MTAC Convention 2004 Piano Panel Honors

MTAC Convention 2004 - Piano Panel Honors

Students with awards at Junior Bach Festival 2023 at St Mark's Episcopal Church

Students receiving awards at the Junior Bach Festival 2023 - St Mark's Episcopal Church

Senior Award Recital 2019 at Lafayette Library

Senior Award Recital 2019 at the Lafayette Library

Competitions & Festivals

  • CAMPT Honor Auditions
  • CAMPT Contemporary Competition
  • AAGDT Programs
  • SF Chopin Competition
  • Beethoven Competition
  • Bach Junior Festival
  • MTAC Competition
  • CCMTAC Sonata Contest and Baroque Festival
  • PAS Sturm Page Competition

Certifications

  • MTAC Certificate of Merit
  • MTAC Panel
  • ABRSM Piano Auditions
  • PAS Master Classes

Requirements for New Students

  • Acoustic piano in good working condition
  • Minimum practice commitment of five days per week
  • Dedication to musical excellence

Contact Information

1928 Piper Ridge Court, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

925-465-0377

olgadiazpiano@gmail.com