I am passionate about classical music and learning to play the piano has been a dream of mine.  I started taking lessons at Leon’s Music Studio in 1997 as a 33-year-old adult beginner and I am currently in Levels 10 and ARCT  of the Royal Conservatory of Music. Leon instructs, inspires, and motivates students through his teaching.  He has that rare knack...

I am originally from Indonesia and in 2004, I moved  abroad to Hamilton, Canada to pursue my high school diploma. At that time, I was only 14 years old and did not know anything about this foreign country because I had no relatives or friends at all. All I knew was that I needed to take piano lessons because I love to play piano very much and I was lucky enough...

I have been Mr. Karan`s student since 1998, first at Leon`s Music Studio, and then at McMaster University. Through Mr. Karan`s tutelage I progressed as a pianist, winning many competitions, and ultimately received a Bachelor of Music degree at McMaster University this year. I felt privileged when Mr. Karan asked me to teach for Leon’s Music Studio, where I...

I have studied with many great teachers from all over Canada.  However, Leon Karan is the one I respect more than anyone.  He is the standard I try to meet in my professional teaching career, as a performer, and as a good human being.  He taught me to look into the soul of a piece.  To play with expression and that every note written in a piece has...