Piano Lessons
Whether you want to learn classical music, play with a band,
or learn popular songs, we have the right teacher for you.
Approach
When looking for piano lessons in Sarasota, the piano is a great starter instrument. From learning the basic theory terms and notes to figuring out simple melodies, studies have proven that playing the piano can increase creativity, improve coordination and lead to higher self-esteem.
Songs are made up of chords, scales and sometimes arpeggios. By learning different combinations, you can play all different styles of music — and even create your own songs.
Piano is not only a solo instrument, but is also great for accompanying vocalists, violinists, orchestras and bands — from classical, to blues and jazz, to rock and everything in between. Collaboration with friends and family is a great way to share your talents with others.
It’s best to take a real-world approach to the piano. Today, many musicians are using charts, so your instructor may use a combination of charts, traditional exercises and ear training to instill musical freedom, proper finger movement and technique. You’ll learn to play chords and navigate the tonal center of the music. In this way, you’ll soon be able to play many contemporary and pop songs, or whatever style you choose…
Is the piano right for you?
The piano is for those that like to know how things work. With the piano, you can get a very clear picture of how music fits together in theory, as well as application. This also makes it an excellent option for you if you have never played an instrument. The piano gives the building blocks that can be used with every other instrument.
What to expect in your first piano lesson
First, you will discover where some of the notes are on the piano, and you will learn them by playing them. Next, we will discuss how to read music and begin working on our first piano piece. Then, we will discuss your musical taste and begin selecting modern songs to play. Lastly, we’ll map out your personal plan for musical success.
For first time, you’ll likely begin working in the key of C (all the white keys on the piano), because it has no sharps of flats. Your teacher may show you how to clap your hands to a rhythm and looking at different values of notes (quarter, half, whole, etc.) and rests — the space between the notes, which is often just as important as the notes themselves.
You’ll learn some fun, short tunes right away. After all, there’s nothing like playing a song!
Looking to buy a piano?
Should you get a piano or keyboard? Upright or grand? There’s a lot that goes into purchasing a piano/keyboard, we put together a video for you to help you out, specifically with local piano shops in Sarasota. CLICK HERE to watch the video.
- » Always use a metronome when you first start to play, to make sure your tempo remains steady.
- » Don’t tense up — try to remain relaxed in your hands, fingers and shoulders.
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Highly Trained Instructors
Our team is classically trained with a modern approach, offering personalized lessons for beginners to advanced students. We bring a holistic approach to music education, ensuring every lesson is tailored to your needs and goals. All instructors are background screened and passionate about turning your musical dreams into reality.
Community Focused
Monthly Concerts for Students
Emphasis On Student Collaboration
Ongoing workshops & jam sessions
State-of-the-Art Studio Space & Technology
20 private lesson rooms for personalized instruction
5 group studios designed for collaboration and rehearsals
1,000-square-foot student lounge dedicated to play, socializing, and making new friends
1,000-square-foot parent lounge for relaxing, connecting, and working
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commit to learning music for a set amount
time as they find the right fit.
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Check out our monthly concerts,
weekly jam sessions, and workshops.
Join The Community
We will connect you or your child with the
perfect instructor for your skill level,
personality, and learning style.
Learn to Play
Memberships start with a 3 month
commitment to give students an opportunity to
commit to learning music for a set amount
time as they find the right fit.
Perform
We're more than music lessons!
Check out our monthly concerts,
weekly jam sessions, and workshops.
Piano Lessons hold the key to music!
It’s no accident that most people when they approach music, they look for piano lessons. The piano/keyboard is one of the most popular instruments in the world to learn to play. Its students have the advantage of being able to “see” all the notes from above, making it easier to visualize musical intervals and the relationships between them.
The piano is a direct descendant of the harpsichord, and was, in fact, invented in 1709 by harpsichord maker Bartolomeo di Francesco Cristofori (1655-1731) in Padua, Italy. The harpsichord, which dates back to the 15th century, was relegated to one volume alone, limiting its scope, emotive ability and what pieces could be written for it. The piano offered several improvements over its predecessor, especially the ability to control the volume of the instrument — from soft to loud and everywhere in between — simply through how hard the player struck the keys.
According to the National Piano Foundation, Cristofori’s new instrument was named “gravicembalo col piano e forte” (roughly translated to “soft and loud keyboard instrument”). Eventually, it was shortened to “fortepiano” or “pianoforte,” and finally just “piano.” His earliest surviving instrument dates from 1720 and is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Despite many improvements during the past 300 years, it is truly astonishing to observe how similar Cristofori’s instruments are to the modern piano of today.