Info in English – Sandra PianoStudio

About the teacher, Sandra Zovko

Sandra’s passion for playing the piano—and for music in general—began in her childhood. Thanks to her parents, who found it important for their daughter to learn a musical instrument, she started solfège lessons at a music school when she was six years old. The following year, she began piano lessons.
She pursued secondary music education in Zagreb, Croatia. After moving to the Netherlands, she continued her studies at the Rotterdam Conservatory at the age of 15, under the guidance of Michael Davidson in the Classical Piano department.
Besides playing the piano, she composes both classical and pop/rock/progressive rock music.
In 2013, Sandra founded the classical-inspired rock formation Phoenix Lights, with which she has released an EP and several singles (EP Phoenix Lights, 2015; soundtrack River Soap, 2017; Mirror, 2022; Norah Black, 2023).
She also performs in the prog-rock duo Before The Moon Arrived with cellist Laura Gonzalez Badenes, where she plays piano, sings, and composes. In February 2024, the duo released its debut album, Dreams, which Sandra wrote and produced herself.
In July 2024, Sandra and guitarist Adriel Wilson released their song Appearances under the name LENTE.
Sandra has been teaching students of all ages—beginners and advanced, anyone who wants to learn and grow—for more than 15 years. In addition to piano playing, her lessons also explore other aspects of musicianship, such as musicality, interpretation, composition, and ensemble playing.

For any questions, feel free to email sandrapianostudio@gmail.com

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What lessons can I take at Sandra Piano Studio?
Private piano lessons in classical and light classical music

Duo piano lessons in classical and light classical music
Private and group lessons in Solfège, Sight-Reading, and Music Theory
Private and group lessons in Songwriting/Composition
Conservatory exam preparation
Various workshops (see the Workshops tab on this page)

Who teaches the lessons?

All lessons are taught by Sandra Zovko, a classically trained pianist and experienced piano teacher specialized in classical, light classical, and pop-rock music. Sandra also composes both classical and contemporary music and performs regularly with her musical projects.

Who are the lessons for?

Piano lessons (classical, light classical, pop-rock) at Sandra Piano Studio are intended for children and adults, beginners and advanced students—anyone who wants to learn and develop.
There is no strict minimum age (though 6 years old is often used as a guideline). Ultimately, it depends on the child and their stage of development.

Where are the lessons held?

Lessons take place at music studios and a music school in Rijswijk and Leiderdorp.
Home lessons are available in Leiden, Rijswijk, and Leiderdorp, but only in exceptional cases (such as disability).
In such cases, lessons via ZOOM (online) are also possible.

What do the lessons look like?

Piano lessons are given individually. For young children, a parent may be present.
Students differ in learning styles—everyone learns in their own way—and this is naturally taken into account during the lessons. Learning by playing, playing by learning!
In addition to piano playing, other aspects of musicianship are addressed, such as musicality, interpretation, composition, and ensemble playing.

How long does a lesson last and how often should I take lessons?

The minimum length of a private lesson is 30 minutes. Lessons of 45 minutes or 60 minutes are also available, depending on your needs and study goals.
Beginners are advised to take a 30-minute lesson every week.

What are the rates?

For lesson rates, see Rates & Conditions below on this page.

How does the subscription/strip card system work?

Sandra Piano Studio works with punchards.
Lessons are given weekly or biweekly.
Lesson length and frequency can be adjusted in consultation with the teacher.
In some cases, it is possible to arrange lessons more or less frequently.
Cancellation is always possible.
See Rates & Conditions for more information about stopping the lessons.

What if I have to miss a lesson?

Please change the time/day at least 24 horus before the agreed lesson.
If the change is made later, the lesson will still be deducted.
If the student does not use the agreed lesson time for any reason, the lesson fee remains due.
Missed lessons are not made up.
If the teacher is absent, the lesson will be made up or a replacement will be arranged.
Refunds of lesson fees are only possible if your teacher fails to provide the lessons.
During school holidays, it is always agreed in advance whether the lesson will take place that week, so it is fine to cancel during vacations (provided it is done 3 days in advance).

Yes! I would like to sign up!

Great! 🙂 To register, you first take a trial lesson. This allows you to meet the teacher and get an idea of how the lessons are structured.
You can also discover whether classical music is what you want to learn, or whether another style suits you better.
After the trial lesson, you may choose to enroll or simply leave it at the trial.
A trial lesson does not oblige you to anything.

Can I occasionally take a lesson online?

Yes, that is possible! Send an email for more information.

I have a question. Where can I ask it?

For any questions, feel free to email sandrapianostudio@gmail.com

See you in class! 🙂
Sandra

Lesson rates 2026 in studio Rijswijk (ZH) and ONLINE

For questions about rates at other locations, please send me a message at sandrapianostudio@gmail.com

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Lesson Packages

A lesson package consists of 10 lessons and is valid for a maximum of 20 weeks from the first lesson. Announced school holidays are not included in this 20-week period.
Unused lessons expire after the validity period.

Cancelling or Rescheduling a Lesson

A lesson can be cancelled or rescheduled free of charge up to 24 hours before the scheduled lesson time.
If a lesson is cancelled less than 24 hours in advance, or in case of a no-show, the lesson will be charged or deducted from the lesson package.
If you are unable to come to the studio, the lesson can also take place online at the scheduled time, by arrangement.

Cancellation by Sandra PianoStudio

If Sandra PianoStudio cancels a lesson, the lesson will not be deducted from the lesson package. A replacement lesson will be scheduled.

Payment

Trial lessons, individual lessons and lesson packages are paid in advance.

Rates

The current rates are listed on the website.
Rates may be adjusted a maximum of once per year. A price increase does not apply to a lesson package that has already been purchased and paid for.

Family Discount

When two or more members of the same family each take individual piano lessons, a 5% discount applies to the lowest-priced lesson package.
The family discount does not apply to duo lessons.

VAT

Piano lessons for students under the age of 21 are exempt from VAT.
For students aged 21 and over, the applicable VAT rate will apply.

Registration

New students register once using a registration form.
For students under the age of 18, the registration form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Additional agreements and information regarding the lessons are included on the registration form.

Lesson Location

Lessons take place at the piano studio in Rijswijk, South Holland (Dr. Kruytstraat).
Online lessons are also available via Zoom or another agreed platform.

Online Lessons

In addition to in-person piano lessons, online piano lessons are available.
The same rates and general terms and conditions apply to both online and in-person lessons.

Lesson Times

Lesson days and times are agreed upon in consultation and are subject to availability.

The rates for piano lessons are determined annually and indexed as necessary. Increases in the lesson rates occur a maximum of once per year. For young people up to and including 20 years of age, no VAT is due. For adults aged 21 and over, the VAT rate of 21% applies.