Inspired by tradition, Distinguished by pedigree.

Wendelken Piano Studio, growing strong from our classical roots since 1996

In 2022, WPS had Nine First-Places at the FFMC State Competition In Piano and Voice And Twelve Gold and Silver Medalists In the Royal Conservatory Examinations.

Our winners are children and teens from New Tampa, Westchase, South Tampa, Brandon, Carrollwood and Wesley Chapel, FL.

Pride

Wendelken Piano Studio offers our students an option for top-tier classical training right here in Tampa/New Tampa. One of the nation’s top leaders in serious classical piano training for over 25 years, and is the only Royal Conservatory of Music "Founding School" led by Founding Teacher in Florida. Our students are proud to be part of our special school, where students thrive, learn and succeed in ways they had never dreamed. Our students are regularly awarded First Place in district, state and national competitions for solo piano, solo voice, composition, music theory, and concerto.

“Miss Mary has an amazing ability to take your musical abilities and morph them to their highest potential. I look back on the hundreds of lessons I’ve had with Mary as the most positive, fun, enriching experience of my musical career” – Kyle Rothenberg, FSU Music Alumni, Piano Performance

Elite

WPS is one of those rare schools whose comprehensive instruction models the great conservatories.

We represent the best that traditional European training has to offer, balanced and enhanced with cutting-edge teaching techniques and approaches. Our founder, Mary Wendelken, was chosen to study at some of the finest music schools and conservatories, training with some of the finest concert performers of the 20th century. Her teaching lineage stems directly from Beethoven, Haydn, Liszt; indeed, Ms. Wendelken is ‘six piano teachers’ from Beethoven. WPS is one of those rare music schools whose instruction is at the caliber of the great music conservatories. When you study with us, you will sound different from others at your level. You will stand out in the very best possible way. You will play masterfully.

Personalized

We believe each student has their own journey with music.

We follow your talents, rather than expect you to fit into one set “way” of doing things. Everything is customized, from the books we order, pieces we select, exercises chosen, events recommended. We believe each student has their own journey with music; we are there to help you find your talents and refine them, So where one student may thrive in competitions and love performing, another may enjoy music theory, composing, and performing somewhat less. We tailor everything to you, every lesson.

PIANO COURSES

Our courses are tailored to suit you!

Testimonials

What our customers say about us

"I studied at the Wendelken Piano Studio for six years. It was the only place I could find where there was a set curriculum, the same used at RCM. Not only was I educated in piano performance, but in music theory, ear training, etc. My music opportunities increased because of all the skills I acquired from the Studio. The best memories, though, were of going to the State competition and hanging out with the other students, playing cards in the hotel lobby, performing duets with my partner Joshua, and making memories with friends."

LaurenAward-winning student

"I like to know that my skills are building and what my benchmarks are in terms of technique and performance. The school, designed for your success, is structured so that you can clearly see your path to progress."

Dr. Deborah Plantadult student Wendelken Studio

"Being part of the music events, performing, working toward a goal, making friends, these are all part of the fun. It's a real skill to play well, and it's not something you can just do easily. It's like training for the Olympics, music-style."

Austin Boothsenior at Jesuit High School

"We enrolled our daughter in WPS (Level 6) because RCM offers a rigorous program with a standardized evaluation process. Now, as a Level 8 Freshman, she was one of twenty students nationwide invited to a summer piano camp at one of the "top ten" Music Departments in the U.S. We would have no one but Mary prepare our daughter for the competitive application process at top-notch universities."

Mr. and Dr. B.

"Dear Ms. Mary, I can't tell you how grateful we are to have found a talented instructor such as yourself. Out of the several teachers Alexis has had, you have been the only one that has motivated and challenged her inner artist! Everytime Alexis plays the piano everyone wants to know who her instructor is. It's obvious Alexis has had great training! She is constantly on the piano. She just loves to play."

Alicia W.