The Piano Teacher Novels & Stories

Me. "Fuck, Gorilla!" I snapped from my self-pity when well-known face of an old woman popped in my head. I think that everyone has that on teacher that gives them chills. That one teacher who, and you know that for sure, it has every power to put you down and would when and if the opportunity is right. Chills went down my spine and I shook a little remembering I will see her today, the very first day of our new chapter on this journey to become well paid, I mean- well respected surgeons!

***ESTHER*** “Are you ready?” the piano pedagogue asks me as I stand in front of the piano. It’s been few months that I haven’t played these keys. I had longed to play them but my melancholy wouldn’t just let me to. “Yes, teacher,” I say and sit on the bench in front of the piano. I place my fingers on the white keys and start to warm-up with the softer music and gradually, without even realizing that I have become familiar with this new set of piano which I have never played in my whole life, I start to deepen into the music enunciating from those keys.

This was his space, and though he’d invited me into it, I shouldn’t take liberties by touching his thing. “So why did you not go into music if you had Passion for it.” “Piano was actually my first instrument.” His voice seemed gentler. “My mother was a music teacher at an elementary school, and she gave piano lessons in the evenings for extra money. I was her guinea pig, otherwise known as her first student.” “That sounds nice.” I’d also taken piano lessons starting at a young age, but my aunt, Maggie who taught me, got married and moved to New York.

Eugen interrupted me in a domineering tone, "If you really enjoy listening to piano music, you don't need to go with others in the future. Just let me know, I'll play for you, and if you want to learn, I can even teach you." "Really?" I was somewhat tempted. I was captivated by Mr. Eugen's piano playing earlier. It was such a beautiful sight that it ignited a desire in me to learn. "Sure," Mr. Eugen said as he took my hand and led me onto the stage. We sat side by side in front of the piano, in a close and intimate position. Mr. Eugen held onto my hand and said, "I'll teach you." As Mr. Eugen's warm hand touched mine, I felt a surge of electricity. My heart started racing, and I wanted to st

She may have been born into a wealthy family, but everything she saw was far from what she had been used to, making her even more convinced that Arthur was not an ordinary person like the other workers. "Do you play?" Arthur’s voice broke through her thoughts. "I used to. A long time ago." Athena stared at the grand piano in the corner of the room. The sight of it stirred something deep within her, memories of a life she had almost forgotten. She could still remember the applause, the standing ovations, the joy of creating music that moved people to tears. "Why not now?" Arthur walks over to the piano. He opened the lid and ran his fingers lightly over the keys, creating a soft, haunting mel

A young female teacher walked up to the stage, glanced at Gina, and greeted everyone, "Hello, everyone. I am Gina's piano teacher. I taught her piano for a month..." One month... She actually only learned the piano for one month. The crowd was stunned. "She had never had any contact with the piano before. At first, I taught her to recognize famous classical pieces, but she found it difficult to remember each melody and often made mistakes in her finger placement. However, a few days later, she suddenly had a breakthrough and composed a melody, asking me for feedback." "I had never seen such wonderful and melodious music before, when combined, it was grand and majestic, overwhelming everythin

Maxim and I didn’t talk for three days. Despite his silence, there was a trainer that came to teach me more about playing the piano named Gretchen. She was in her late forties and she rarely cracked a smile on her face. She was stoic and firm and she meant business. The only time I saw her move was when I played the piano. I was a bit rusty from years of not playing–only a professional could hear that. But after a few pointers from Gretchen, I was doing so well. That she managed a half smile. She asked me why I never pursued it professionally. I told her vaguely that life got in the way. She was no doubt repeating everything I told her to Maxim.

The day I found out we had only $2,200 left in savings, I spent $2,000 on a ticket to a piano recital. When my friend found out, he asked if I'd lost my mind. I said without expression, "I just want to see what kind of man is worth her draining all our savings just to buy him a high-end piano. That money was supposed to save our daughter's life. Annie was waiting for it so she could have surgery." The recital lasted two full hours. Everyone around me marveled at the beautiful music. But all I could think about was the man onstage, and—Audrey McMillan, my wife, seated directly in front of him in an expensive evening gown, looking so elegant and privileged that I barely recognized her. Af

Even after losing his memory, he was still able to pinpoint the things that he liked. Zayne pretended to look surprised. "You know how to play the piano? It just so happens that I’m looking for a piano teacher for my niece. I can tell at first glance from your slender and beautiful hands that you’ve been practicing piano since childhood. Why don’t you be my niece’s piano teacher? As for the wages, I can pay you in advance. How about that?" Jay nodded. "Okay.."

She walked to the door, and when she opened it, she looked at a tall, stocky man with kind eyes and a smiling face. “Good afternoon!” Said the man brightly but with unmasked, shyness, “Miss Gloria Van Per, I finally met you!” Gloria raised a brow, before asking, “You seem to know me?” “Of course ma’am! You are the goddess of the piano after all!” He said enthusiastically before adding, “I always dreamed to be able to learn a thing or two from you. I really feel so lucky right now. Rest assured teacher, I will do my best,” he looked at her with determination, and he didn’t stop smiling calmly.