Our story

We have already taught the piano to more than 900 students from 40 different countries!

Hello! My name is Emília Rovira Alegre and I’m the founder of OIPS. When I started the studio back in 2015, my vision was very clear: I wanted to create an excellent piano school where individuals from all over the world living in Oslo (and also Norwegians, of course!) could find the best inspiration and support to pursue their own musical goals. Since then, I have been fortunate to have seen our students succeed in so many different and inspiring ways:

Passing international piano exams such as ABRSM with excellent grades.
Working as pianists in Norwegian films.
Overcoming performance anxiety after having quit the piano 30 years ago.
Being able to focus more at school or at work after starting piano lessons.
Performing on national TV in front of thousands of people.
Surprising a partner with a piano recital on their own wedding day!

At OIPS we work hard to help our students keep a sense of joy while feeling supported and encouraged along the way. We also organise regular events, such as concerts, trips to the Opera, masterclasses and parties. Learning the piano is not easy, but which important things in life are? I look forward to welcoming you and your children to our big international piano family in Oslo!

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Our teachers

Our Teachers

Dedicated, creative, passionate and encouraging

Emília Rovira Alegre

Teaches choir and lesson package students in Norwegian, English, Spanish and Catalan

Music has been her greatest passion since she was a little girl. Emília holds a Bachelor and Masters Degree in Classical Piano Performance by Conservatori Superior del Liceu of Barcelona and a Masters Degree in Music Composition by the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.

She has released three music albums – one of them with her own piano compositions – and has worked on the music and lyrics of several major video game soundtracks, including Lords of the Fallen, Dune: Awakening and Expeditions: Viking, having received a nomination for the Hollywood Music in Media Awards.

She has more than 16 years of teaching experience with children, young people and adults, and feels very passionate and enthusiastic about teaching music in a fun, creative and rigorous way. She loves meeting new people and interacting with the international community in Oslo.

If you want to know more about Emília visit her personal website and check out her creative projects as a pianist, composer, writer and singer-songwriter: emiliaroviraalegre.com

Erini Kurmaku

Teaches in English, Norwegian, Italian and Albanian

Erini graduated with distinction in Classical Piano performance at the Academy of Arts of Tirana, Albania. After completing his Bachelor, he took a Masters in Chamber Music performance. For more than 8 years he was pianist at the National School of Ballet of Albania, and this wonderful job made him work very closely with dancers and other creative artists.

His love for the piano started when he was a small child, and now he has 17 years of experience teaching piano to both children and adults. Using his own creative teaching methods he motivates pupils to exceed their own expectations and makes them get the most out of their weekly practice.

He loves teaching not only the classical repertoire, but also pop songs and jazz standards. He cares deeply about each one of his students and believes that learning music should be first and foremost: "something fun!".

Romolo Ludovico Lanza

Teaches in English and Italian

Originally from Taranto, in southern Italy, Romolo grew up in a family of musicians. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the Conservatory of Parma in Solo Piano and a Master's degree from the University of Music and Performing Arts in Frankfurt am Main. He is currently continuing his studies with German pianist Christopher Park at the Norwegian Academy of Music.

His solo and chamber music career has seen him involved in concerts and projects throughout Italy, Germany and Norway. He has performed at major national festivals and won prizes at national and international piano competitions. He is currently vice-director of the ‘Accademia Musicale Mediterranea’ and executive director of the ‘International Music Competition for Youth - Dinu Lipatti’ in Rome.

Teaching has been and still is an essential component of his musical development. For him, building human and artistic bonds with students is one of the most beautiful aspects of experiencing music. He has more than 8 years of experience as a teacher, with students of all levels and ages, and believes that a positive and supportive environment is the best way to learn.

Romolo has a particular affection for the music of Johannes Brahms, but besides life as a musician, he has also a great passion for cinema, literature and cuisine.

Mari Carmen Gómez

Teaches in English, Spanish, French and Italian

Mari Carmen Gómez graduated in Piano Performance at the Conservatorio Superior de Música Victoria Eugenia in Granada, Spain, while simultaneously completing a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education at the University of Granada. She also holds a Master’s in Musical Research from UNIR and has pursued Master studies in Piano Performance at the Conservatorio F.A. Bonporti in Trento, Italy.

Her international education has taken her to Sweden, Finland, and Italy, where she has gained both academic and professional experience by offering private lessons to students of all levels, from beginners to advanced. She has also worked as a piano accompanist in various private and public conservatoires in Spain. With her strong background in both piano pedagogy and special education, she has developed a highly adaptable and creative teaching approach.

In 2024, she co-founded Sambra Trio, a musical project dedicated to recovering and performing works by Spanish women composers. The ensemble combines artistic performances with educational and outreach concerts, promoting visibility and recognition for this valuable repertoire. Despite being a young project, the trio has already performed in important theaters in Spain and collaborated internationally with a theater in Oslo.

Passionate about connecting music with people of all ages, Mari believes that piano lessons should always be an enriching experience for both teacher and student.

Olga Hung

Teaches in English, Norwegian, Taiwanese and Mandarin

Olga, originally from Taiwan, started her piano journey at the young age of five. In 2017, she made the exciting move to Oslo, Norway, to pursue her studies at the Norwegian Academy of Music. Olga was honoured to receive the prestigious Ministry of Education Taiwan Scholarship Program, which allowed her to pursue her Master's degrees under the guidance of renowned professors Håvard Gimse and Einar Henning Smebye. During her time in Oslo, she also had the incredible opportunity to learn the art of fortepiano from Liv Glaser. Driven by her deep passion and love for the fortepiano instrument, Olga embarked on a fulfilling journey of constant learning to pursue her interests.

With over 15 years of teaching and accompanying experience, Olga brings a wealth of knowledge to her students. She finds immense joy in sharing the beauty of music and takes great satisfaction in witnessing her students' growth. Interacting with her students is always a highlight for Olga because she believes that the learning process is a two-way street, with both the teacher and student inspiring each other.

To learn more about Olga and her musical journey, visit her website at olgahung.com.

Leonie Wiegel

Teaches in English and German

Leonie is a passionate pianist born and raised in Germany. Her love for playing the piano began at a young age, and she soon discovered her talent through participating in national and international competitions around the world. From Indianapolis (USA) to London and Vienna, Leonie has showcased her skills and passion on prestigious stages.

Leonie first embarked on her studies in piano performance and pedagogy in Frankfurt a. Main. Her thirst for knowledge and growth led her to an exciting exchange year at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo, where she continues her masters' studies today. She has also spend a semester studying in Singapore.

Teaching has always held a special place in Leonie's heart. Even before her studies in Frankfurt, she gained valuable experience working with students of various age groups. Sharing her own musical experiences and witnessing her students' progress and motivation bring her immeasurable joy.

Drawing from her studies in scientific music education and her keen interest in psychology, Leonie strives to blend her acquired knowledge with musicality and spontaneity. She believes in making music an enriching and enjoyable experience for her students, combining technique and expression in her teaching approach.

Beyond teaching, Leonie is an active performer, delighting audiences with solo concerts accompanied by orchestras and immersing herself in the world of chamber music alongside fellow musicians. She believes that music, particularly playing the piano, has the power to positively impact the brain, heart, and enrich one's entire life.