Do I take a class, an individual lesson, or both?

Piano Class

All students Pre-K to 8th grade enroll in 55-minute immersion & skills class. Skills include musicianship away from the instrument, keyboard fundamentals, reading & writing, creativity & improvisation, song and repertoire playing, and more! At-home practice is strongly encouraged, but not required.

Piano Class + Private Lesson Add-On

For students who have taken a minimum of three years of lessons and are committed to regular practice at home. Students in 6th-8th grade may opt for longer private lessons, pending teacher availability. Priority is given by 1) number of years of study and 2) level of commitment.

High School Students

High school students are not required to be in a class. Choose between 45-minute and 60-minutes lessons. Seniors may opt to perform a senior recital at the end of the school year with adequate preparation.

What happens in the lessons?

Classes include activities in musicianship, music literacy, piano technique, keyboard skills, creativity/improvisation, and learning song and pieces at the piano.

How much do piano classes cost?

Tuition information for the 2026-2027 school year:

Tuition information specifically for REACH Institute:

What does tuition cover?

Tuition covers all classes/lessons, studio recitals, supplemental repertoire, technology, materials, administrative & lesson planning time, and so much more. The following document is a more complete list of what tuition covers:

What are the other fees?

A once per year registration and books/materials fee: $40/year.

Playing event (participation is optional) registration fees: $15-20/entry.

What happens if I miss a class or lesson?

All makeup lessons are taken care of in the summer. Makeup lessons are capped at 3. If you miss more than 3, you forfeit those classes/lessons without refund.

If the teacher needs to cancel anything due to illness, one of the “flex” weeks will be used to make up the class.

Do we take lessons during the summer?

The piano calendar is based on a 10-month schedule with 30 lessons over the course of the year. (See the piano calendar.) Summer is not required, but “a la carte” summer lessons are available on a pay-per-lesson tuition plan.

Any missed lessons not made up during the regular year (up to 4), but can be made up during the summer break (late May and June). The studio is closed is July.

Why do you only begin students age 4-6?

I’ve been teaching piano for many years and have had opportunities to teach in a large variety of settings from private lessons to group classes to high-tech piano labs at the university level. I have learned that I am meant for early childhood music, I am meant to start as a musical guide and, over time, develop mutual trust and respect so that I can successfully bring children into formal music study and continue to guide them to more advanced learning and playing.

A large body of research, and my personal experience, have shown me how important these early years are for creating neural pathways that support music learning. These early years are also an important time to develop the teacher/student bonds that support a lifetime of more serious music study that may come later.

Do you continue teaching students after they turn 7?

Oh yes! I teach students of all levels. I have taken students from early childhood all the way to high school graduation. I don’t exclusively teach children age 4-6, but I do want them to START young. As long as students are enjoying music study and are able to continue lessons, I will keep guiding them towards more advancing repertoire, keyboard skills, and music learning.