Concert Pianist, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Visiting Lecturer and PhD holder teaching piano

Salome is an excellent piano teacher - extremely knowledgeable and a talented pianist. She makes each lesson interesting and inspiring which motivates my daughter to continue progressing technically and musically. Highly recommended!

I have had the pleasure of studying piano with Salome Chitaia over the past five years and I can wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a skilled, supportive, and inspiring piano teacher.

From the very outset, Salome has combined technical mastery with genuine warmth and patience. She has a deep understanding of the instrument and musicality, and she knows how to tailor her teaching to suit my own level whether I’m working on fundamentals or more advanced repertoire. Her explanations are clear, well-structured, and she always makes sure that I understand why I’m doing something, not just how.

What truly sets Salome apart is her passion for music and teaching. She fosters an environment where mistakes are learning opportunities, and she continually encourages me to push beyond my comfort zone while still respecting my pace. Thanks to her guidance, I’ve seen marked improvement in my technique, sight-reading and confidence in performance.

If you are looking for a piano teacher who is professional yet personable, motivating yet understanding, then Salome Chitaia is an excellent choice. I feel fortunate to have her as my teacher and I expect that anyone she works with will benefit greatly.

Salomé has been teaching my son piano, and I am extremely satisfied with her work. She is a talented pianist and a wonderful teacher who knows how to inspire confidence and enthusiasm in her students. Her lessons are engaging, patient, and encouraging, helping my son progress beautifully while enjoying the process. I wholeheartedly recommend Salomé to anyone looking for a skilled and caring piano teacher!

Salomé is a piano virtuoso. She has immense skills alongside incredibly detailed knowledge of music theory and history. I can recommend her unreservedly.

Salome is an excellent teacher. She is very professional, charismatic, intelligent and passionate about music. Not only is she an expert in classical music, she can also improvise in many styles such as Bossa Nova. She is super nice and knows how to connect with each student. I feel lucky to have met her.

Have you noticed? When people do what they love their eyes shine! Salomé is such a person. She’s passionate about music and it’s inspiring! I had a pleasure of visiting her in Warsaw while she was completing her Postgraduate Artistic Training at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music; those were the unforgettable musical days of my life! I attended several of her concerts at Nowy Świat Muzyki and Chopin Salon, as well as rehearsals, and got engulfed into her wonderful world of music. I saw how much hard work, love and determination go into the preparation of each piece. Salome practiced day and night and I felt like she was pouring her heart into every note she played. Apart from being a talented musician she’s also a beautiful human being. She’s an open and genuine person who radiates positive energy, and her easygoing and welcoming nature makes people feel comfortable around her. The cherry on top is Salome’s brilliant wit and sense of humor! One can never get bored with her. I believe she makes a wonderful musician as well as a tutor because she’s got it all: talent, strong will, intelligence and a radiant, charismatic personality. I am happy to know her and recommend her wholeheartedly!

When I met Salomé during my studies at one of the most widely acclaimed royal conservatories in the United Kingdom, I was much struck by the fact that, even there, she stood out as both an accomplished musician and as an exemplary tutor.

Throughout the year I’ve known her, Salomé has exhibited a flair for effective communication; the ability to capture the imagination of a group of listeners; an aptitude for engaging students with humour, relatability and a strong presence; an inexhaustible capacity for empathy; and a sincere and profound dedication to the continued education and enrichments of her pupils.

One memorable personal experience of Salomé’s talents is an occasion in which she gave a recital of Beethoven’s “Hammerklavier” sonata (a work whose length and difficulty bar its performance from all except the most elite of musicians). Not only did she display breathtaking technical masterful, but also, her interpretation was of transcendent beauty. The round of applause she gained was very long, very loud and, in my humble opinion, very well deserved.

It is not only her technical ability that impresses me, however. Salomé also possesses great natural charm and authority and fluency: that which is often described as the charismatic part of tutorship. She holds, at her core, a simple kindness that attracts various people, and could put even the most anxious of individuals at ease.

In short, Salomé is, by a not inconsiderable margin, one of the most splendid pianists and tutors I have ever had the good fortune of knowing. It is my highest pleasure to recommend her.

Salome is a very experienced teacher and her lessons are super fun. I had no previous experience playing piano and I was able to play a piece by the first lesson. Salome has been teaching me for the past few months and I will continue working with her in the future. Highly recommended!