About the New York Piano Academy


The New York Piano Academy is a school born out of a collaboration between two different musical worlds - classical and jazz - represented by two pianists: Dr. Ronn Yedidia and Mr. Haim Cotton.
Dr. Ronn Yedidia is regarded by many as one of today's foremost classical piano pedagogues. His students have been recognized in numerous competitions and festivals throughout the U.S. and Europe
Mr. Haim Cotton is a well-known jazz pianist, composer and teacher. His innovative method of jazz instruction has broken new grounds in the field and has affected generations of jazz pianists.
The Academy's goal is to combine the art-forms of classical and jazz in such a way that nourishes and complements one another, while allowing each discipline to individually form its own natural course.
We believe that classical pianists can benefit from the improvisational nature of jazz, and conversely, that jazz pianists can significantly improve through classical training methods.
We aim to instill our passion for the piano in every one of our students so it leaves a lasting presence in their lives - whether they choose it as a career or not.