Piano Lessons

by Julie Fisher

The Piano Academy is expanding to offer group and private instruction this summer on the following instruments:

• Piano
• Suzuki Violin
• Cello
• Guitar
• Voice

• Trumpet
• Horn
• Trombone
• Tuba
• Percussion

Our summer term schedule is now available.

Greater Richmond School of Music

Throughout the summer, The Piano Academy will be transitioning to a full music studio with instruction offered in voice, guitar, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and of course, piano. Starting in September of 2010, we will be known as the Greater Richmond School of Music. Please visit our website at grsm.net for preliminary information about the school and faculty.

Here at The Piano Academy, we stress the importance of teaching the entire musician. This means incorporating good piano keyboard technique along with listening skills, rhythm, relative pitch through singing, consistent practice routines, movement, theory, and history. Emphasis is placed on good habits from the start.

The Piano Academy’s group classes are designed to start beginners of any age in a group setting for two years (or four terms). After these important four terms, the student is ready to ‘graduate’ into private piano lessons. Beginning piano students may opt to take private lessons, but are encouraged to start in a group setting.

Benefits of a Beginning Group Piano Class

• Positive Social Interaction
• Group Musical Activities and Games
• Fine and Gross Motor Skill Improvement
• Encouraging Environment
• Built-in Choir
• Group Movement
• Friendly Competition
• Increased Concentration
• Expanded Creativity
• Piano Lessons Provide an Excellent Foundation for Musical Study in Other Areas
• The Best Private Students Begin in Group Lessons
• Studying Music Makes You Smarter! (Click here for information.)
• IT’S FUN!

Private Piano Lessons at The Piano Academy are for those who have previously studied piano, those who have ‘graduated’ from group classes at The Piano Academy, or for beginners who opt out of group classes. We also offer private instruction in Voice and Guitar. Please contact our office at (804)427-7747 to schedule an individual placement appointment.

Music Theory Classes are offered for those who wish to delve further into the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of music. Two terms are offered starting with the study of basic musical concepts and culminating with a music composition project.

For registration information, class schedules, and tuition information click here.

We are located at Atlee Crescent Office Village near the 301/295 interchange.
Easily accessible from Hanover, Henrico, and the Greater Richmond area.