My name is Heli. I inherited musical way of life due to the Singing Revolution years (1987-1991) in my home country Estonia. As a young child I learned that music gives people courage and strength. My pianostudies took me eventually on a very inspirational journey from Estonia to Norway and then to Belgium. Music is the road to take when you want to cherish your creativity and also simply to learn more about yourself!
In Estonian language ‘helistuudio’ means recording studio – for musicians and teachers, students and piano-lovers it is all about how to achieve the best sound, so HeliStudio was born in 2010. HeliStudio idea stems from my passion for piano and belief that music makes people better. I approach piano playing as a way of talking through the notes – it leaves enough space for everyone to have their opinion. You can tell your story and the world will listen.
Work in Helistudio brings all my ambitions and passions together – as a teacher i love to introduce the world of music to the smallest ones and get them started with their first “finger-steps” on the keyboard. Music helps children to increase concentration, develop their fine motorical skills and most of all – learn to tap into their inner selves! The world today is not only in need for another virtuoso pianist, I believe that by practicing music even as a hobby we become better human beings. This is what matters.
Working with adult students inspires me most in a personal level. The results here prove several pedagogy books to be wrong – in my experience it is never too late to learn piano, however when you start later, it will be a test of willpower and patience. I admire adults who pick up their dreams from childhood and make it happen note by note years later. It confirms my belief that music is a necessity in our lives.
When i witness weekly how our students strive to learn piano, i take this energy with me on stage as a concert pianist.
It’s not about being the best, it’s about doing your best!
You are very welcome to come and explore your own pianostory at Helistudio!
Heli