Lessons

1) Online Lab-Style Lessons For Adults:

What: ONLINE LAB-STYLE LESSONS
Who: For ADULT BEGINNERS (ages 19 to 100+)
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Details:

This is a fun way to learn how to play the piano and read music! Practicing is optional and performance in front of the other students is voluntary! This is just as much of a social time together as it is learning how to play the piano!

Advantages of online lab-style lessons for adults:

  • You can learn from the comfort of your own home!

  • No recitals to perform in

  • You only play in front of other students when YOU choose to

  • You learn from both the teacher AND from other students

  • You can make new friends

  • More fun because of the energy of the group AND different games can be played in a group versus in private lessons

2) Online Lab-Style Lessons For Kids:

What: ONLINE Lab-Style Lessons
Who: Classes for ages 6-18
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Details:

These lessons are for students who want to learn piano on a more casual basis or who may be too busy for consistent practice. Practice is strongly encouraged, but never required. Students are welcome to perform in student showcases (recitals) but it is never required. Students who excel at Lab-Style Lessons will be considered for private lessons, if/when interested.

Advantages of online lab-style lessons for kids:

  • Kids learn from the comfort of their own home and on their own piano

  • Parents can easily listen in on the lessons at any time

  • Parents AND kids save time by not having to travel to and from lessons

  • Students learn from both the teacher AND from other students

  • Healthy peer competition helps increase practice at home because students want to come to class better prepared

  • Students can make new friends and tend to continue lessons for a longer time because of their friendships and camaraderie with others in the group

  • More fun because of the energy of the group AND different games can be played in a group versus in private lessons

  • Students learn in the same format as so many of their other activities: regular school classes, sports, dance, gymnastics

  • Students are more comfortable playing in front of others because they’re doing so in every class (when they want to). This makes it so much easier to perform in front of an audience when they are ready to AND it helps them reduce anxiety with important life skills like job interviews, presentations, and leadership roles

  • Students learn cooperation and communication skills which have become greatly diminished by technology these days

3) Buddy Lessons

What: PRIVATE LESSONS WITH A BUDDY! (2 students work 2:1 with the teacher)
Who: Can be most any combination of two people from age 6-100+, but they must be close to the same level (ex. both beginners). This can be an adult and child, two siblings, two friends, a couple. Schedule a free consultation to learn more and see if your two people will work! :)

Details:

This is a REALLY FUN way for two people to learn piano! It’s also a wonderful bonding experience for an adult and child combo. Students learn from the teacher AND from each other. Students learn to play piano indepently and with the each other. Practice would need 5-7 days per week. (See the Studio Policy and Guide for more practice info.)

4) Online Individual 1:1 Lessons

What: PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL LESSONS (Student works 1:1 with the teacher)
Who: Ages 6-100+
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Details:

These are one-on-one private lessons designed for students who are highly motivated to learn piano as quickly as possible. These students have the time, desire, and willingness to work hard and put in daily practice time. This is the most accelerated program offered and it allows students to get through the material quickly. Students are expected to practice at least 30 minutes per day on 5-7 days per week (beginners will start at 5-10 minutes per day). See more practice details in the Studio Policy here. Students will learn how to: play the piano, read music, sight read, perform, and entertain a crowd. Students are expected to perform in student showcases twice per year. This program also helps students transition into learning other instruments much easier.

Benefits include (but not limited to):

  • improved: spatial/math/reading skills, hand-eye coordination, problem-solving skills

  • ability to: think on the spot, take on responsibility, perform under pressure

  • better: attention to detail, listening skills, time management, coping/stress management

  • dedication, perseverance, and seeing the benefits of their own hard work

  • increased patience, creativity, confidence, discipline, self-esteem, and respect for others/other performers