๐น Ages 4โ14
Piano lessons kids look forward to
Piano is the perfect first instrument. Students learn note reading, rhythm, and technique in small groups where they cheer each other on. Our youngest students (4โ6) start in Tiny Tot Piano with games and hands-on activities, while older students progress through three levels of the trusted Bastien method.
Class times
Suggested grade levels โ adjusted to your child's experience.
Mondays ยท 3:30โ4:25 PM
Level 1 Piano ยท Level 1 Guitar โ Grades 1โ3
Mondays ยท 4:30โ5:25 PM
Level 2 Piano ยท Level 2 Guitar โ Grades 3โ5
Mondays ยท 5:30โ6:25 PM
Level 3 Piano ยท Level 3 Guitar ยท Level 2 Winds โ Grades 5โ8
Thursdays ยท 3:30โ4:25 PM
Level 1 Winds ยท Level 1 Percussion ยท Tiny Tot Piano (4โ6) โ Grades 2โ6
Thursdays ยท 4:30โ5:25 PM
Level 2/3 Piano ยท Tiny Tot Piano (4โ6) โ Grades 1โ3
What you'll need
Instruments aren't provided โ but after you register, we email exact recommendations and where to buy locally.
- 61-key keyboard with stand and headphones
- Bastien Primer 4-Book Set (Tiny Tot & Levels 1โ2)
- Bastien Level 1โ4 Book Set (Level 3)
- 1" 3-ring binder with 50 sheet protectors
The path
How piano students progress
Clear levels, clear skills, and a milestone performance at every stage.
1โ2 years
- โข Finding notes on the keyboard
- โข Steady beat & rhythm games
- โข First 5-finger songs
- โข Listening & following along
๐ Milestone: Performs a song at the spring concert
1 school year
- โข Reading notes on the staff
- โข Both hands playing together
- โข Quarter, half & whole notes
- โข Bastien Primer repertoire
๐ Milestone: Plays a two-hand piece from memory
1 school year
- โข Scales & simple chords
- โข Dynamics & expression
- โข Eighth-note rhythms
- โข Longer repertoire pieces
๐ Milestone: Performs a Level 2 piece at the May concert
1+ school years
- โข Advanced repertoire (Bastien 1โ4)
- โข Chord progressions & accompaniment
- โข Sight-reading
- โข Personal style & interpretation
๐ Milestone: Featured performance piece of their choice
Give your child the gift of piano
Spots in each Piano group are limited so every student gets attention. Registration takes about two minutes.