Our team of accomplished music instructors has worked with thousands of students of all ages and skill levels. As a result, many students have gone on to some of the top music schools in the country.
We are proud to offer private piano lessons in NYC with some of the most highly trained pianists in the world. From Broadway to Orchestra, all our teachers have years of experience playing, performing, and teaching music to people of all skill levels and ages.
PIANO, HARPSICHORD
Jonathan S. is an award-winning educator specializing in 17th/18th-century repertoire and improvisation. He performs on modern and historical instruments and has presented at festivals and conferences. A Doctor of Musical Arts candidate at Yale, Jonathan teaches piano privately and incorporates music history and theory into his lessons.
Teaching Options: In-Home / In-Studio
Studio Location: Midtown East, NYC
PIANO, Voice
Mckenzie began building her studio at the age of 15 years old and has had experience teaching students from 4 to 60 years old in piano and voice. Her experience in music education includes assisting, directing, programming, and teaching Concert Chorale, Bella Voce, and Chamber Singers from Southern Virginia University.
Teaching Options: In-Home / In-Studio
Studio Location: Upper West Side, NYC
PIANO, Composition, Voice
Katie is an award-winning Welsh composer, producer, and vocalist based in NYC. She has won multiple prestigious competitions, including the Grand Prize in the International Women’s Brass Festival and the EXPO: New Works Competition in 2021. She has provided music for the United Nations and worked as a mix engineer on a global initiative.
Teaching Options: In-Home / In-Studio
Studio Location: Lincoln Square, NYC
Skip the City traffic! Our piano teacher will come to your home to teach any form, technique, or piece of music, 100% personalized to the student. Piano studio options also available upon request.
Our Manhattan-based teachers have toured the world’s top venues and trained with renowned pianists. They know how to teach piano to students of all ages and skill levels.
We encourage all our students to showcase their skills and build confidence with yearly local piano recitals. Put your skills to practice in a wonderful, family-friendly environment.
Since 2003, we’ve made our piano lessons available to any client, any time of day. When you call us, we pick up the phone. Plus, all lessons are backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
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In order to play all the music you love, it’s essential that you learn how to read notation on the treble and bass staff.
Learning to read notation will open up an entire world of music. Once you get the hang of reading you will be able to play anything you desire from Mozart to Billy Joel.
No matter if you’re located in Brooklyn or Manhattan, our NYC piano teachers will guide you through the process of learning to read music until you become confident.
Playing the piano requires the proper use and development of your fingers, hands, wrists, and arms.
Your instructor will show you the correct way to approach playing the piano so you can play for years to come without injuring yourself.
Playing with proper technique will also add to your overall performance and speed at which you can play.
Understanding the basics of music theory is an important area of study when learning how to become a great pianist, professional singer, and songwriter.
Your professional piano instructor will introduce you to the basics of music theory to put you on the right path.
For more advanced musicians, our instructors can teach you how to analyze even the most complex songs on your piano classes.
Whether you are a total beginner or an advanced pianist with years of experience, our instructors will work on a wide repertoire.
Our beginner students learn music from many of the highly regarded piano methods, including Alfred, Faber, Bastien, Thompson, and Suzuki. Pieces for intermediate pianists include early music by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, etc.
Our advanced students are studying and performing songs from all of the great classical composers, jazz standards, and almost any popular rock song they request. On our piano classes students are also given yearly opportunities to perform their music in recitals.
From improving coordination and concentration to enhancing memory, piano instruction paves the way for a lifelong relationship with music. The love & passion we have for music will be noticed from the first moment the piano lesson begins.
Taking piano lessons from us means that you can reach out to your teacher and communicate throughout the day, even when you don’t have classes. All of this creates a strong connection with the teacher and the student – one of the bases of successful learning.
When you take the best piano lessons, you are free to learn at your own pace as you feel comfortable. This can be especially helpful for younger children who are just getting started with the piano or children who struggle with confidence. Starting with your favorite songs, even from complete beginners to advanced players, creates a learning experience unlike any other.
If you want to improve the mind, a private piano lesson is a great place to start. You will listen to the world’s most celebrated music and learn to understand, read, and play music.
Every child learns differently, and our expert piano teachers adapt lessons to match their unique learning style. Whether they thrive with visuals, hands-on practice, or step-by-step guidance, we make learning fun, engaging, and pressure-free—building confidence and a lifelong love of music.
It’s never too late to learn the piano! Our instructors make the process stress-free, breaking it down step by step so you can learn at your own pace—no matter your age or experience. Whether you're starting fresh or revisiting an old passion, we make it easy, enjoyable, and tailored to your goals.
There is no specific age; you can start your first lesson at whatever age you feel ready to begin!
We have had students as young as 3 and adult beginners as old as 94!
It is never too late for an adult to start learning the piano, so even if you are older, you can still benefit from taking lessons.
It varies based on the individual and learning style.
Some learn basics in just a few lessons, while others may need more time.
Generally, taking a few months of regular lessons helps build a strong foundation, including learning the piano layout, reading music, and playing basic chords and melodies.
More advanced techniques require continued lessons.
Lessons are available in 30, 45, 60, and 90-minute sessions.
Yes, learning to read music is part of your music education. Instructors will guide you from basic to advanced music theory.
Yes, for in-person lessons, you should have your own piano or keyboard.
If you need help purchasing or renting one, assistance is available.
In-studio lessons are also offered based on availability.
Lessons are available in all five boroughs of NYC:
Prices vary based on factors like skill level, lesson location, and duration. Discounts are available for purchasing multiple lessons.
Lessons are billed in an eight-week cycle. You won’t be charged until after your first lesson and you’re satisfied with your teacher.
No, there are no contracts or hidden fees. If you stop lessons, unused payments will be refunded.
Notify your instructor at least 24 hours in advance for cancellations. Same-day cancellations or missed lessons without notice will be charged.
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