Chopin Ballade No. 1 in G minor
Emily Chen
MTAC State Competition 2025
Cupertino, California
Where Musicianship
Begins
A family-run piano studio in the heart of Cupertino. Benjamin and Viola Choupak nurture each student's unique musical voice through thoughtful, one-on-one instruction.
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Featured Performances
We're proud of the musicianship our students bring to every stage.
Bach Prelude & Fugue in C Major
Lucas Park
Junior Bach Festival 2025
Beethoven Sonata Op. 13 "Pathétique"
Sophia Wang
CAPMT Honors 2025
Our Studio
Meet Your Teachers
Benjamin Choupak
Advanced & Pre-Professional
Benjamin brings decades of concert experience to his teaching. He works closely with advanced students preparing for competitions, conservatory auditions, and the demands of performing at the highest level.
Viola Choupak
Beginner & Intermediate
Viola has a gift for making young students fall in love with music. From the very first lesson, she builds strong foundations with warmth and patience, helping each child discover what the piano can express.
Families
What Parents Say
Our daughter used to dread practice. After two years with Viola, she now sits down at the piano on her own — even on weekends. That says everything about the kind of teacher Viola is.
Parent of Beginning Student
Cupertino, CA
When our son started with Benjamin, he was good. Now he's winning competitions and talking about studying music in college. Benjamin expects a lot, but he also gives a lot — you can see how much he cares.
Parent of Advanced Student
Cupertino, CA
We tried two other studios before finding Choupak. The difference was night and day. Both our kids actually look forward to lessons now, and the progress speaks for itself — their recital pieces this year brought us to tears.
Parent of Two Students
Sunnyvale, CA
Questions
Common Questions
Why choose Choupak Piano Studio?
Choupak Piano Studio is a family-run studio in Cupertino, CA with over 20 years of teaching experience. Both teachers hold Master's Degrees in Piano Performance, and our students consistently win top honors at MTAC, CAPMT, ABRSM, and international competitions. We provide individualized, one-on-one instruction tailored to each student's level and goals.
What makes your teaching approach unique?
We draw on the Russian piano school tradition, emphasizing deep musicality, disciplined technique, and thoughtful interpretation from the very first lesson. Every student receives a customized curriculum — we don't use a one-size-fits-all method. Our approach develops not just pianists, but complete musicians who understand what they're playing and why.
What areas do you serve for piano lessons?
Our studio is located in Cupertino, CA, and we serve families from Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, San Jose, Los Altos, Mountain View, and Saratoga. Lessons are held at our private home studio by appointment.
From the Studio
Insights & Resources
Thoughts on piano education, practice, and the musical life of the Bay Area.
Bay Area Music
A Parent's Guide to MTAC and CAPMT in the Bay Area
MTAC and CAPMT are the two organizations that shape piano education in California. Here's what they do, how they differ, and how families in the Bay Area can get involved.
Student MilestonesWhen a Student Is Ready for Competition
Piano competitions can be transformative — or damaging. Here's how to tell when a student is ready, what the preparation involves, and what to expect regardless of the outcome.
Student MilestonesWhat Happens After the First Year of Piano Lessons
The first year of piano lessons is full of visible milestones. The second year is where real musicianship begins — and where many families wonder whether to continue.
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We'd love to hear about your student. Tell us a little about their experience and goals, and we'll set up a time to talk about how we can help.
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