Our Story
🎹 How Piano Glory Began
A couple of years ago, two piano teachers noticed a recurring challenge at their academy. Pianists of all skill levels, from beginner to expert, would come to lessons with their standard folders and find the glare from the sleeves annoying, or find it difficult to take notes on sheets (having had to take the sheet music out of the sleeve first to do so).
They would often complain that the folder didn’t lay flat or made it difficult to flip between pages. And beginners specifically found it difficult to read notes and didn’t know of any dedicated resources designed just for pianists.
🛠️ Our First Product
So, we got to work. We designed a folder specifically for pianists (now our best-selling product) — one that allowed convenient note-taking, made it easy to stay organised, and importantly, made piano playing look good.
The results were immediate. Our students were more focused, better prepared, and practicing became a smoother process. Then, we made a website out of it — a dedicated resource for pianists of all skill levels.
❤️ Why We Named It “Piano Glory”
When it came time to name the store, we thought of our mum, Gloria. She’s the one who sparked our love for piano and supported us through every lesson, recital, and exam.
And so, Piano Glory was born in 2023, with a simple mission:
To make practice easier and more enjoyable for pianists through high-quality products and resources.
👥 Who We Are
We’ve both been playing piano for over 18 years, passed all 8 AMEB (Australian Music Examination Board) grades by 16, and co-founded the International Academy of Music in Sydney in 2018, where we still teach.
Eleni enjoys playing jazz and is always on the lookout for new pieces to learn.
Steve is the head teacher at the 5-star Google-rated International Academy of Music. He has earned three AMus (Associate in Music) level diplomas and holds the rare ability of perfect pitch — the ability to name any note just by hearing it (found in only 1 in 10,000 people).
Steve also runs the Universal Piano YouTube channel @UniversalPiano, where he shares advanced piano covers in long-form for experienced players and tutorials in short-form for beginners.
✉️ Get in Touch
With plenty of expertise and a commitment to excellence, Piano Glory is your trusted source for piano practice resources, education, and improvement.
📩 Have a question or just want to say hello? We’d love to hear from you:
hello@pianoglory.com.au
🙏 Thank You
Thank you for taking the time to visit us. We hope you benefit from our products as much as we enjoyed designing them.
— Steve & Eleni
Founders of Piano Glory
P.S. Here’s a cover of our mum’s favourite song, Can’t Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley, as featured on @UniversalPiano.
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