Piano Lessons

The length of weekly piano lessons varies according to the needs of the student. Typically, very young students (ages 4 - 6) have 20 minute lessons once or twice weekly, beginners of all other ages are typically 30 - 45 minutes, more advanced students usually run 45 - 60 minutes.

Students will learn

• appropriate posture and healthy hand/arm/shoulder 

• parts of the piano

• use of pedals

• piano/keyboard maintenance

• Musicianship (notes, keys, elements of music)

• theory and aural skills appropriate to the level

• scales, exercises, and appropriate fingering

• wide variety of repertoire

Piano methods are appropriate for the early levels of piano study. The best method is really just what is best for the individual student. Although we are open to using other methods if the student has already started with another teacher and likes the method they are using, the piano methods we prefer to use include:

• The Music Tree 

• Piano Adventures

Students must have either a piano or a full-sized keyboard at home. 

For intermediate students wishing to improve their theory and composition skills, keyboard harmony and chord theory (both on paper and in practice) are available for study.

How young is too young to begin piano lessons? If they can read then they are ready for sure. As young as 4 is possible; however, the younger the student is, the more engaged the parent must be to ensure success. Parents are expected to attend the lessons of any student under the age of twelve. In order for children to realize their potential, parents need to be a fully dedicated member of the team.

An entrance interview is required but no previous experience is necessary.