In-Home Classical Piano Lessons | James Dekleva

In-home classical piano tuition for students of all ages, from beginners through to advanced pianists.

ABOUT

James Dekleva is an internationally active concert pianist, composer and collaborative artist. A graduate of the University of Western Australia, he studied piano performance under Jana Kovar and achieved the highest final-year recital score awarded across all instruments in UWA’s history in 2016.

His international achievements include reaching the quarter-finals of the 16th International Beethoven Piano Competition in Vienna in 2021 - one of 231 candidates - and becoming a finalist in the 6th Piano Island International Piano Competition in Singapore in 2024.

James has presented solo recitals at the Government House Ballroom in Perth and the Esplanade Recital Studio in Singapore, appeared as a concerto soloist with the Fremantle Chamber Orchestra, and toured 20 cities across China in 2019 as principal pianist and répétiteur for Mozart’s opera The Marriage of Figaro.

TEACHING

James has taught piano since 2014, guiding students from their first lessons through to advanced and tertiary-level study. Calm, patient and understanding, he creates a supportive environment in which students can develop confidence and progress at their own pace.

Lessons are carefully tailored to each student’s age, personality, learning style and musical goals, with an emphasis on strong technical foundations, musical understanding, expressive playing and effective practice.

LESSONS

James provides a specialist in-home teaching service across selected areas of metropolitan Perth. Students benefit from focused, individual tuition in a familiar environment while learning on the instrument used for their daily practice.

PRICING

Lesson durations may vary according to the student’s age, level and individual needs. Please get in touch with your suburb and preferred lesson duration for a personalised quote.

For students under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must be present in the home during the lesson.