Larisa is an experienced piano teacher based in Melbourne, with over 37 years of teaching experience. She teaches children, teenagers, and adults at all levels, from beginners to advanced students.
Larisa offers piano lessons in her studio or in the comfort of your home, depending on your needs. She teaches students in Albert Park, Armadale, Brighton, Caulfield, Elsternwick, Elwood, Hampton, Bentleigh, Highett, McKinnon, Middle Park, St Kilda, Ormond, Chadstone, Glen Iris and Prahran.
Qualifications and Teaching Approach
Larisa holds a Professional Diploma in Piano Teaching and Accompaniment (with Distinction). She completed her formal music education in Moldova (former USSR) and has a strong classical piano background.
Larisa is a Fully Accredited Member of the Victorian Music Teachers’ Association (VMTA). Her teaching follows AMEB piano exam standards.
Lessons are clear, supportive, and carefully planned for each student. Questions are always welcome.
Safe and Professional Piano Lessons
Larisa holds a current Working with Children Check.
Parents and adult students can feel confident in a safe and professional learning environment.
Piano Lessons in Melbourne
If you are looking for a piano teacher in Melbourne, Larisa offers friendly and personalised piano lessons in her studio or at your home.
See what Larisa’s students have to say.
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Patient, Encouraging Piano Teaching
Larisa Zalensky has taught my daughter piano from age 10-16 years, negotiating times of fading interest to support her to continue. She is such a beautiful teacher with a perfect balance of patience and discipline. She is kind, reliable and encouraging and promotes the love of music. Sadly school and other activities have taken precedence […]
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Consistently getting top marks
Both our children have been learning piano with Larisa for over five years now and we are very happy with her. She’s patient, encouraging and knows how to get the best out of each child. Our children look forward to their lessons and we’ve seen steady progress in their playing and confidence over the years. […]
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Larisa is the perfect choice
Larisa is an exceptional piano teacher. She has been teaching my daughter since the age of seven, and my daughter has absolutely thrived under her guidance. Larisa strikes the perfect balance between being patient, kind, fun, and encouraging, while also maintaining a strong focus on musical development and progress. She has a wonderful ability to […]
Piano Examination Reports
Below are excerpts from Examination Reports of some of her piano students, graded by the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB), demonstrating the quality and success of her teaching.
Exam Report 1 – Result: A Honours
The technical work was sound and secure in all areas. Well done. The last pieces evidenced careful rehearsal and fine qualities emerging. Do keep it up. Honours. Well done!
Exam Report 2 – Result: A Honours
Beautifully prepared work. The T.W. (Piece) was all very confident, accurate and fluent. A Good hand position has been established. The last pieces were well chosen demonstrating excellent tonal, rhythmic & technical control. Continue developing sight reading now. Congratulations on an excellent result.
Exam Report 3 – Result: A Honours
The technical work was sound and secure in all areas. Well done. The last pieces evidenced careful rehearsal and fine qualities emerging. Do keep it up. Honours. Well done!
Exam Report 4 – Result: A Honours
The technical work was sound and secure in all areas. Well done. The last pieces evidenced careful rehearsal and fine qualities emerging. Do keep it up. Honours. Well done!
Exam Report 5 – Result: A+ High Distinction
The performances were marked by technical excellence, tonal control had a grasp of the musical stylistic essence that informs them. Well played.
Exam Report 6 – Result: A+ High Distinction
An impressive, most musical candidate. There in a pleasing awareness of the different styles evident. An excellent facility in the fingers results in clear, convincing performances. All articulation matters and details of tone are carefully prepared.
Book Your Free Piano Lesson Today
If you have any questions or would like to book your first free piano lesson in Melbourne or the south eastern suburbs, you can call Larisa on 0438 527 545 or fill out the enquiry form. Start your musical journey today!