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Lessons


Buddy Lessons and Private Lessons


Buddy Lessons: 45 or 60 min (private lesson + buddy time) | Private (only) Lessons: 30 or 45 min

‘Buddy lesson’ means that a student has a 25 or 30-min private lesson followed by 20 or 30 min of overlapping or “buddy” time with a peer. Students learn thoroughly through this balance of focusing on pieces during their private lesson time, and musicianship and creative skills during buddy time.

Buddy time activities include: ear-training, rhythm skills, chords, composition, duets, technique building, music literacy games, and improvisation. The goal is to build a broad, creative skill set beyond the ability to play songs from a lesson book.


buddy piano lessons

Students practice challenging concepts and skills through games, so they have the space to think before putting it all together at the piano. All of the activities are geared towards the musical goal of being able to make exciting sounds at the piano.



Testimonials


student piano recital
Students perform in winter and spring recitals. Our small studio size allows for each student to perform several pieces within a supportive atmosphere.

Duo Ensembles

Intermediate through advanced students can be matched with a similarly aged instrumentalist to play duets with. Students develop friendships, listening skills, and a stronger sense of pulse.

Online Lessons

Online lessons are taught occasionally during cases of mild illness or inclement weather. There are engaging materials and games that are designed for online lessons.


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