Fun, Easy Piano Lessons That Kids Love
Our game-based program combines creativity and exploration with reading, creating happy students who can read, improvise, and play by ear. This approach supports students, who are likely to stick with piano for many years and become lifelong music makers.
““Reading notes used to be hard for me, but now it’s way easier.””
Confident Readers Make Confident Students
I had a student named William. He had been playing piano for two years when he transferred to me.
Despite playing for two years, William couldn’t read a note.
William’s mom said that he was frustrated and wanted to quit. His lack of reading was holding him back from progressing.
When I asked him a note, he turned to me and said, “I’m not sure. I don’t get how it works.”
Rather than telling him, we worked together together for the next 6 months on how reading worked. We drew notes, we wrote popular songs, and made up our own songs.
In 8 months, he was reading simple pieces and writing his own songs.
When reading is hard for students, they get frustrated and eventually quit.
When it’s easy for students, they feel motivated to continue!
We make it easy by turning it into a game…
How we make reading easy for children!
Reading is learned in 3 easy steps that is listening-based - it works for every student!
Our students are reading with confidence in 8 weeks with no help from me
We play songs that children know and love!
Game-based reading apps keep kids motivated to level up
We use technology and music apps to keep children hooked
Stickers and a points system for earning prizes that our students love
We teach kids to think for themselves musically, so they can become independent learners!
Did you know that learning to read music benefits children’s cognitive development, memory, and focus?
““Ms. Kat is super! She is kind, punctual, and empowers my daughter to progress at her own pace. She is a great teacher to introduce piano lessons to beginners as she also makes it fun!””
What Makes Our Studio Unique
Traditional music lessons focus only on reading and performance, leading to boredom and burnout. We delay reading for the first 10 weeks and focus on connecting sounds with symbols. When students begin reading, they complain that it’s too easy! Our students love doing these activities:
Improvising (or making up) songs
Composing and songwriting
Playing songs by ear
Harmonizing melodies with chords
Playing and singing
Music theory in a fun (not dry and dull!) way
Learning pop songs
Reading lead sheets
Our creative lessons help develop students who are well-rounded and have high retention rates, staying with piano for many years! We are proud to be the only piano studio in the Arcadia area crafting piano students who can read music, play expressively, and improvise!
Benefits of Becoming A Student
Convenient Location
We’re right in the heart of Arcadia, near many shops and restaurants. We are 1.5 miles from the 210 freeway and serve the San Gabriel Valley.
Free Recitals!
Our studio offers two recitals per year, one in the Winter and Spring. We also have an informal Summer recital. All recitals are free to attend. We perform at local venues throughout Arcadia and surrounding areas. The studio supplies ice cream or pizza afterwards.
Flexible Scheduling and Billing
We understand that life happens! Our studio offers several lesson packages for busy families. We offer online and video lessons as options, as well as scheduling through our easy-to-use portal that families have access to. We offer several different payment packages for busy families and easy tuition plans that requires no bookkeeping.
Customized Progress Reports
We create a Student Music Journey Report in the Spring and Fall for parents to understand and follow their child’s progress.
Special Needs Experience
We have many years of experience teaching students with special needs and learning disabilities, including autism, ADHD, and dyslexia.
Month-to-Month Lessons
All students are on a month-to-month basis. Our studio does not require long semester contracts, but offers a discount for those looking for one.
Flexible Music Days and Times Available
Unlike other studios who begin in the afternoon, we are open from 10 AM to 8 PM to accommodate your busy schedule. We also send email and text reminders so you don’t forget a lesson.
No Added Fees Ever!
We don’t have registration or recital fees!
Tuition Rates
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$42
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$59
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$77
““Katarina has been teaching piano to both my children since the pandemic. My kids love her and we see them progressing every month.””
““Katarina has been teaching our children for several years now, and we couldn’t be happier. She’s an encouraging teacher who keeps lessons fun. Highly recommend her.””
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I have confidence in my lesson programs. If you are not satisfied with the program, I will refund your first month’s tuition.