Hans International Piano School provides a unique piano education experience from foundational to advanced levels. Relying on expert instructors, international standards (overseen by Foad Bahrami and Prof. Hans Udo Kreuels), and comprehensive curricula including practical, theoretical, and supplementary courses, we prepare students for diverse professional paths: solo performance, piano pedagogy, jazz piano, composition, and study at prestigious European universities. Hans cultivates serious musical talent within an environment fostering international perspectives.
School Curriculum Structure:
Private Performance Lessons:
Taught by professional instructors specialized in teaching both children and adults. To ensure technical and artistic progress meets international standards, all students and instructors are subject to periodic assessments by Foad Bahrami and Prof. Hans Udo Kreuels.
Theoretical & Interdisciplinary Studies:
Comprehensive coursework in music theory, music history, philosophy of art, and specialized subjects curated term-by-term.
Age-Specific Supplementary Classes:
For Adults:
“Musical Body” classes, designed to enhance the performer’s body awareness and its connection to musical expression.
For Children:
“Music and Movement” sessions, helping children internalize musical concepts through the body; activities are specialized and designed on a term-by-term basis.
Faculty:
Our instructors are seasoned professionals, each an expert in their field, dedicated to passing on their specialized knowledge and experience directly to the student.
Specialization Pathways (Post-4 Years):
Upon completing the foundational program, and subject to faculty approval based on the student’s skill assessment, each student may choose their preferred specialization path. We provide a complete, tailor-made curriculum for each:
+ Professional Soloist:
A track focused on professional performance, preparing students for international stages and competitions through technical, artistic, and stage-presence training, overseen by Foad Bahrami and Prof. Hans Udo Kreuels.
+ Piano Pedagogy:
Entry into a specialized program to prepare for professional teaching and the dissemination of musical knowledge.
+ Jazz Pianist:
Access to specialized jazz piano instructors and a comprehensive curriculum dedicated to the style.
+ Composition:
Enrollment in specialized courses covering composition and orchestration, including practical, hands-on training.
+ Preparation for European Conservatories & Universities (Austria & Switzerland):
Leveraging the school’s expertise, we provide all necessary training, guidance on the admissions process, and entrance exam preparation to help students compete on an international level.
Admission Requirements
All prospective students must undergo a specialized interview and potential assessment prior to enrollment. For beginners, this evaluation includes both the student and their parents, ensuring that the school’s path aligns with a serious commitment to piano and music. Our goal is to welcome only those who possess a professional and dedicated vision for music.
The entire educational trajectory and student progress are monitored by Foad Bahrami, Prof. Hans Udo Kreuels, and our faculty of experts to ensure adherence to the highest international standards.
The pianist, composer and teacher Hans-Udo Kreuels was born at Kevelaer in North Rhine Westphalia and from 1969 studied the piano, composition and singing in Detmold. The years from 1972 to 1975 brought a series of important compositions and performances of new music in Germany and the Benelux countries. In 1974 his first String Quartet, ‘Innen und Aussen’, was performed at Darmstadt, and the following year he continued his studies of the piano in Vienna, completed in 1981 with his diploma, and of musicology at Vienna University. Since 1980 he has been professor of piano and of song accompaniment at the Vorarlberg Conservatory in Feldkirch. His career has brought concert performances both as a soloist and in chamber music throughout Europe, and collaboration with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra and with well-known singers, in addition to recordings, broadcasts and television appearances, with publications that include editions of music and contributions to international conferences, and seminars in connection with the Feldkirch Schubertiade. His compositions now include some sixty works, and he is considered today to be one of the most sensitive pianists in Austria.
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