Our studio includes a Baldwin grand piano, Kawai digital keyboard, and music library.
About Piano Lessons
The studio offers a complete music education program for students of all ages! Each student receives personal instruction based on their age and experience. All students receive a thorough grounding in music theory so they can understand the structure of music, learn new music more quickly, and sight-ready more easily. Students also practice music listening skills (ear training) with the teacher at each lesson.
Students attend weekly private lessons, practice piano at home 5-6 days per week, and complete weekly written assignments. In an initial interview, the student, parents, and teacher will review the studio guide and curriculum, and discuss how to practice at home. Most children need a parent's daily assistance with practice to ensure every detail is addressed and good practice habits are developed.
Students are required to have an acoustic piano for home practice.
Students age 6-12 receive a free subscription to Piano Explorer, a national magazine for piano students. Through grade 12, students perform in all studio recitals and participate in the NFMC Festival program. Additional performance and competition opportunities are available as well.
Piano Curriculum
The primary curriculum we use is a popular, educationally-sound series called Piano Adventures, by Randall and Nancy Faber. The books come in four separate series customized for each age group, from young children through adult.
Piano Adventures
Adult Piano AdventuresPiano Lessons for Adults
Across the country, adult piano lessons are an increasing trend! Whether you had piano lessons as a child, or have always wanted to play the piano, you can go as far as you want to in piano lessons.
Have you always wanted to play "Für Elise" or "The Entertainer"? Imagine sitting down at a party to play "Happy Birthday" for friends, or playing Christmas carols at family gatherings.
Adults may take weekly 30- or 45-minute lessons. The primary curriculum is Adult Piano Adventures by Randall and Nancy Faber. This spiral-bound, all-in-one book includes music theory, technical exercises, and a variety of pieces including classical, pop, and spirituals.
Adults can expect to make quick and steady progress by practicing about 20 minutes per day. Some adults practice up to 60 minutes per day. It's all a matter of your schedule and how fast you would like to progress. Adult students are not required to perform at recitals or competitions, but are welcome to participate as desired.
Goals for Students
By taking full advantage of the resources offered by the studio, students will:
- Regularly play piano for fun and self-expression.
- Have a general knowledge of Western music history and famous composers.
- Enjoy classical music more, with increased understanding of structure and cultural contexts.
- Meet new friends through participation in music activities.
- Enjoy sharing music with others.
- Experience increased confidence, poise, and perseverance.
- Be able to independently learn and master a new piece.
- Improve learning skills, such as how to divide a project into sequential tasks.
- Learn musicianship skills that transfer to any other musical instrument.
- Remember piano lessons as a positive experience.
Enrollment
Students age 6 and older are welcome to begin piano lessons at any time of year, if a suitable lesson time is available. Children younger than 6 are accepted on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the studio regarding lesson times or any other questions.
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