Teacher Profile: Sergio Acelas

About Sergio Acelas

Sergio Acelas, is a Colombian American pianist who began playing the piano from the relatively late age of 13. He has recently relocated to Washington from Florida and has established himself as a piano teacher. Sergio enjoys teaching piano and guiding his students towards proficiency on the instrument. Although mostly experienced in classical music, he is able to work with diverse styles and genres of music.

Under the direction of Dr. Brian C. Wuttke, he took part in a variety of ensembles including chorus and symphonic orchestra as well as solo performances. He has taken part in the international piano competitions and recently won the 2025 FIU Concerto Competition where he performed as a soloist with orchestra. Sergio regularly attends the Miami International Piano Festival Academies in Italy and Miami where he has studied with some of today’s leading pianists including Stephen Beus, Francesco Libetta, Misha Dacić, Florian Noack and Dimitry Ablogin. Sergio recently graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelor in Piano Performance where he studied under the legendary Kemal Gekić. He also studied privately with Javier Sardiñas at the Doral Piano Studio in Miami, Florida.

Sergio has been teaching since 2022. During that time he has worked with students of all ages and skill levels as well as leading group lessons. Whether traveling to the students home or meeting them at the teaching studio, Sergio is always ready to communicate his knowledge and offer an exciting lesson!