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Rochester Academy of Music & Arts
“They have been perfectly paired with their instructors and everyone, from their teachers to Brigid, the school's director, takes a vested interest in their success.”
Best Piano Lessons in Rochester, NY
15 studios listed · 11 in Rochester · 9 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
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Rochester's School of Guitar
- Classes
- Songs
- Goals
“I highly recommend the Rochester School of Guitar to those either looking to learn guitar for the first time or picking it up again after a long hiatus.”
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Aria's School of Music & Art
- Coffee
“They have lots of live performances on evenings and they are all really good.”
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Music Together Flower City
- Environment
- Laughing
- Parents
“Our daughter is one and has the best time just bopping around, listening to the songs, playing the instruments & interacting with all the other families.”
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Tasha's Piano Studio
- Practice
- Musical
“In addition to having all the technical qualifications one would want in an instructor, she is enthusiastic, kind, patient and very positive about learning.”
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Kanack School of Musical Artistry
“😍 All the teachers are nice and the owner, Alice Kanack, studied with Mr.”
These 15 studios are the piano teachers on file for Rochester, NY. Styles taught, ages taken and whether a studio has a room of its own are whatever each one publishes; public reviews supply the ratings.
Area overview: Rochester, NY
11 of the 15 studios we list are based in Rochester; the other 4 serve Rochester from Pittsford (7 mi), Fairport (10 mi) and Caledonia (18 mi). 13 of the studios on this page have a rating, from 4.8 to 5.0 across 170 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews. 9 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 29 years. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.
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All 15 studios publish a website. That is where you find whether they teach classical or pop, which ages they take, and whether lessons run at their place or yours. The listing shows what each studio states on its own site.
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Bruce Music & Theatre Academy
“I am amazed each and every time I am there!”
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Susan's Music School
“When my husband observed Susan's class at the Third Street Music School Settlement, he was impressed by how adeptly she managed the adolescent mind; especially her ability to remind students of their responsibilities with a dash of her kind, yet wit...”
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Newbrough Piano Academy
- Studio
“Throughout the week he is practicing perseverance, resilience to keep trying, focus to stay on task, and triumph when he succeeds”
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The Rocmusic Collaborative
“In a matter of weeks they are able to introduce a student to music for the 1st time and teach them to read music, play a string instrument, sing based on musical staff notes and learn drumming.”
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Miss Kate's Piano Studio
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Spotlight Studios For the Performing Arts
- Kids
“Wonderful place for kids to learn all aspects of theater!”
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Canalside Music Together
“She provided the right amount of attention, despite our choice to spend the entire classtime in the waiting room due to my son's behavior.”
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Piano Plus Teaching Studio
- Adult
- Skills
“He also recognized skill areas that he needed to focus more on (such as attending to note naming and having him locate the notes on the piano,) rather than relying solely on his "good musical ear".”
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Ann Pennella Piano Lessons
Piano Instruction Services in Rochester, NY Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$305
Maximum cost
$756
National Average
$451
Avg Per Hour Rates
$86
$366
$512
Typical price range is based on 377 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios in Rochester
- “I would highly recommend her to anyone - child or adult - who is looking for a piano teacher who is skilled but will make you feel at ease.” — from a review of Tasha's Piano Studio
- “Dedicated professional staff make learning music fun. My son loves learning piano and voice.” — from a review of Rochester Academy of Music & Arts
- “Susan is an excellent piano teacher and is very patient with my daughter.” — from a review of Susan's Music School
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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