Piano Teacher
Anthony T.
Anthony Tovar defies expectations with his tall, spiky hair and dynamic presence—qualities more commonly associated with a rock musician than a classical pianist. Yet his performances, praised as “playfully virtuosic” and “deeply passionate,” reveal a longstanding devotion to the piano. Anthony has appeared in international venues across Costa Rica, the United States, Italy, and France, and has performed with orchestras such as the HSPVA Symphony Orchestra, the Virtuosi of Houston Chamber Orchestra, and the Conservatoire de Paris Orchestra.
He has won multiple competitions, including the Virtuosi of Houston Concerto Competition and the HSPVA Concerto Competition, and has received awards such as the Sylvia Strong Piano Award, the John E. Guida Foundation Music Scholarship, and the Mozart-Hammond Award. A versatile collaborative artist, Anthony has played with piano quintets, trios, and in duo-piano/four-hands settings, as well as accompanying orchestras, choirs, and individual instrumentalists and vocalists. Beyond his solo piano work, he occasionally performs on violin and serves as a singer-pianist.
Although he loves to perform, Anthony is equally passionate about teaching. He emphasizes in-depth knowledge, strategic practice, and empathy, striving daily to become the instructor he wished he had as a younger student. Dedicated to uplifting his pupils and unlocking their full potential, Anthony has been lauded for “eye-opening” lessons that offer students a rare sense of tranquility and clarity. He focuses on teaching them how to think, practice, and perform efficiently and effectively—encouraging dexterity, refinement, and the ability to create evocative, multidimensional experiences at the piano.
A graduate of the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Anthony is now in the Honors College at the University of Houston, pursuing dual degrees at both the Moores School of Music and the Cullen College of Engineering. In his spare time, he enjoys skating, dancing, and exploring the art of origami.