Become a Founding Supporter of Miami Beach Piano Studio

Every supporter becomes part of this story and helps create a lasting home for classical music on Ocean Drive.

Years from now, you’ll be able to say, “I helped build this.”

Culture is not a luxury—it is one of the foundations of a thriving community.

After waiting nearly eleven months for city approval, we finally opened our doors. Now we’re asking our community to help us continue building a place where classical music can inspire generations.

Our Story

Hello!

We are Artiom and Maryna, professional music educators who have dedicated our lives to music, teaching, and creating cultural projects.

Two years ago, we came to the United States to start a new chapter of our lives. We brought with us more than 19 years of music education, over 15 years of teaching experience, and years of work building a music school, producing concerts, and creating cultural projects internationally—from Vienna and Brussels to Seville and Dubai.

We came here with the same purpose: to create something meaningful for our new community.

That idea became Miami Beach Piano Studio.

We wanted to create more than a place for piano lessons—a welcoming space where children and adults could discover classical music, grow, perform, and connect through music.

But getting there was much harder than we expected. City approval took nearly eleven months, and during that time, the expenses never stopped. We continued paying rent and bills, purchasing professional instruments and equipment, and investing in the space—all while being unable to fully operate.

It was one of the hardest periods of our lives.

But giving up was never an option.

We kept going, investing our savings, our time, and our energy into something we truly believed was worth building.

We Chose Quality

From the beginning, we chose not to compromise on quality. We purchased a professional Yamaha grand piano and a Yamaha Clavinova and developed thoughtful learning programs combining performance, technique, theory, and stage experience.

Our goal is not simply to teach piano, but to teach students how to learn independently, think creatively, and see the world more deeply. Because education is not only about preparing for life—it is also about discovering what makes life meaningful.

A Piano on Ocean Drive

Bringing classical music to the most unexpected street in America.

One of the things that makes Miami Beach Piano Studio unique is its location—Ocean Drive, one of America’s most iconic streets, just steps from the Atlantic Ocean.

People come here for Art Deco, restaurants, nightlife, and the beach. They don’t expect to discover a grand piano or hear Chopin.

Yet visitors from around the world stop outside our windows to listen, smile, take photos, or simply enjoy an unexpected moment of classical music.

We believe there is something magical about bringing Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin into everyday life—in a place where no one expects to find them.

What We’ve Already Built

Despite the challenges, our community is already growing.

We have welcomed students of all ages, held two student concerts, received wonderful feedback from families, and begun creating educational events that bring people together through music.

Our Vision

We believe Miami Beach Piano Studio is more than a place for weekly piano lessons.

Our dream is to create a cultural home where children, adults, families, and musicians can come together through the power of music.

With your support, we hope to:

• organize free community concerts that make classical music accessible to everyone;

• provide scholarships for talented students with financial need;

• host educational workshops and masterclasses with inspiring artists;

• create cultural exchange programs and festivals connecting young musicians from the United States and Europe;

• continue investing in outstanding instruments and educational resources.

We believe music has the power to connect generations, cultures, and communities—and we want Miami Beach Piano Studio to become a place where those connections grow for years to come.

Why We’re Asking for Your Support

Your support will help us move beyond the financial challenges of our difficult beginning and focus on what matters most: educating students, creating cultural experiences, and building a lasting home where music continues to inspire our community.

We don’t see Miami Beach Piano Studio as simply a business. We see it as a long-term commitment to music education, culture, and the future of our community.

Become a Founding Supporter of Miami Beach Piano Studio.

Every supporter becomes part of this story and helps bring classical music to Ocean Drive.

To honor the people who believed in us from the beginning, our Founding Supporters will be recognized on our website and in our studio — a lasting reminder of the community that helped make this possible.

Years from now, you’ll be able to say:

“I helped build this.”

Every contribution matters. If you’re unable to donate, sharing our campaign is another meaningful way to help us reach others who believe that music and culture matter.

Thank you for believing that music and culture make communities stronger. We’re simply doing our best to make that vision a reality in Miami Beach.

With gratitude,

Artiom & Marina

Miami Beach Piano Studio

Miami Beach Piano Studio operates under ArtGrand LLC. The company is owned by Artsiom Shaplyka and Maria Bondarenko, and all funds raised through this campaign will be received by ArtGrand LLC and used for the studio and the initiatives described below.