The Virtual University of Piano is founded on the belief that music possesses the power to transform, inspire, and profoundly affect both performers and listeners. At its core lies a commitment to artistic authenticity – to music-making that is expressive, personal, and alive.

 

The artistic philosophy of the University draws inspiration from the great pianists of the twentieth century, including Alfred Cortot, Shura Cherkassky, and Vladimir Horowitz. Their approach to performance – marked by imagination, spontaneity, and emotional freedom – represents a tradition in which individuality and risk-taking were central to artistic expression.

 

In an era where musical performance is increasingly documented, recorded, and scrutinised, the courage to create music spontaneously has become rare. The Virtual University of Piano seeks to preserve and cultivate these qualities, encouraging students to develop not only technical mastery, but also personal voice, creative confidence, and artistic responsibility.

 

At the same time, the University embraces the possibilities offered by modern technology. Virtual instruction, now widely adopted by leading music institutions worldwide, allows students to access high-level teaching regardless of geography. This model enables meaningful artistic exchange while maintaining the depth and individuality traditionally associated with one-to-one mentorship.

 

The Virtual University of Piano exists to guide musicians at every stage of development towards a deeper understanding of music, performance, and themselves as artists.​

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Lucas Krupinski - VUP's Founder