Best Piano Lessons in San Jose, CA

To get started, first fill out the Sign-Up form. This will immediately add you to the waiting list, and you will be contacted to complete your enrollment. Before instruction begins, new families will meet the teacher for a free interview, either in-person or using Zoom. The interview allows us to get acquainted, tour the studio, and discuss the program. Following the interview, you may be invited to join a 3-week trial if there is an appropriate class available. The trial is meant to help establish new classes and make sure everything is a good fit before committing to ongoing lessons. Once the trial is complete, you will have the opportunity to continue regular lessons, or perhaps try a different class that may better suit your needs. Once the trial is complete, you will have the opportunity to continue regular lessons.

Our classes start as young as 4, but some students may not be ready until they are 6 or 7. It helps if students already know their alphabet, numbers 1-10, and their right/left hands. Please note, children will need parental support during home practice until they are about 10. To get the most out of lessons, parents should also consider whether they are available to help their student with regular practice. Parent-teacher communication is encouraged and fostered from the beginning. Even non-musical parents can provide crucial support for their student at home.

Our approach is to teach to the most advanced. We have found that because of the positive peer pressure of the group setting, most students will rise to the occasion and push themselves to stay at the top. Additionally, this approach helps motivate hard-working students. That being said, almost every activity has an array of options to help every student participate successfully and grow at their own pace. Students choose to modify the activity to fit their skill and ambition, whether they feel ready to challenge themselves or if they need more time before taking the next step. This approach provides an inclusive classroom environment where we embrace the diversity of our students.

Your student's progress is continually monitored. If the teacher feels like your student could handle a more challenging class, you will be contacted and arrangements made to switch classes. Please feel free to contact the teacher if you feel your student needs to be moved. Private lessons can also be added to help move your student up to a more advanced class. In these circumstances, the student may also benefit from an occasional private lesson to pursue a personal project in addition to their group work.