Ideally, having a piano at home is the way to go, but you can purchase or rent an electric piano, keyboard, or digital piano. If you decide to purchase one, we recommend a keyboard with a full-sized 88, touch-sensitive-response, and fully weighted keys so the feel of the instrument is more like an acoustic piano.

(A touch-sensitive-response refers to how the keys respond to the speed or velocity in which you press them. The harder or softer you hit the key, the louder or quieter the sound that results. Sensitive-response comes in more than 5 varieties, however these 3 are the most common: Non-Touch, Touch, and Aftertouch.)

(Weighted keys simulate the feel of an acoustic piano’s keys by providing resistance to how heavy the keys feel when pushed.These come in 3 varieties: Full-Wighted, Semi-weighted, and Hammer action.)

Another option is to rent or purchase an upright, baby-grand, or full grand piano. Upright pianos are a popular option because of their compact size, and are fairly affordable to both rent and purchase. These acoustic piano options may require seasonal tuning, and we’ve got the referrals to have you covered!

For piano lessons we recommend waiting until 5 years of age. In some cases where the desire is great, we will do a short evaluation of a younger student to see if they are physically and mentally ready to start. We offer a Music, Drama, and Singing class that starts as young as 3. This would be a good way to introduce a younger child to music, and have him or her better prepared for formal lessons.

Absolutely! Piano lessons are designed for beginners with little to no background in music. Piano is also commonly the “go to” instrument for a student’s start to their musical journey.

Studies show that weekly lessons provide consistent guidance, feedback, and structure for the best results. However, the frequency can be adjusted to your personalized schedule, goals, and learning style.

Great news! There is no set answer to this question. With regular practice, a basic level of playing can be accomplished in as little as a few months, while playing at a more advanced level will of course naturally take longer. The majority of our students continue lessons for the long term because they love consistently improving, finding our lessons stimulating and enjoyable.