Private Music Instruction

Our facility is the envy of our industry. Students play beautiful, concert-quality grand pianos that reward effort and inspire progress. Lessons and classes take place in a focused and interruption-free setting. Where appropriate, technology supercharges the learning experience. Our professional and dedicated environment sets the stage for accomplishment.

Our instructors are talented and gifted musicians and teachers. We are experts in the field of music education. The behind-the-scenes operation creates freshness, growth, positive interaction, and the implementation of proven teaching methods. We have created an exciting work environment that eliminates the typical teacher problems of boredom, stagnation and burnout. Students benefit from the best ideas of many teachers instead of the old ideas of one. And don't worry, this is not assembly-line piano teaching. Students receive individualized and custom-fit instruction based on their own needs and desires.

Our carefully designed curriculum gives students all of the opportunities they need to develop their skills and talents. Some of the student enrichment activities and experiences include technic, performance, composition, theory, ear-training, ensemble, sight-reading, practicing skills and playing the best music from today and the past. The different parts of our program reinforce eachother creating an incredibly effective learning experience. Students gain practical skills that they will use and enjoy throughout their lives. Everything we do is geared toward student progress; this is what you are paying for. All of this happens in 90 minutes of weekly instruction; 45 minutes in a private lesson and 45 minutes in our staffed Music Theory Lab.

Music theory is the math or science of music and provides the intellectual support for music study. It accelerates learning at the keyboard and makes every private lesson more productive. Students work with many media (computers, audio, video, written materials and others) gaining and refining knowledge and skills in theory, ear-training, music history, performance practices and styles, practicing, motivation, and viewing performances by world-class artists. This all takes place in a self-paced and instructor-led environment. The study of music theory and ear-training will be included in any serious music program and is vital to the success of every music student.

The beauty of private lessons is that they can be scheduled at a time that works for you. The Music Theory Lab is open all afternoon and students come whenever and as much as they would like. There are always multiple Master Classes and Recitals so you can choose a time that fits your schedule. Events are scheduled ahead for the year so you always know what to expect. Finally, our music buying service saves you time and money. When your student needs music, we will pick it up and you will receive a 20% discount off the price. The right music at the right time, and at the right price.

Kids love to play and have fun. In fact, this is an important part of the learning process. Our unique situation allows for lots of positive social interaction between peers. Many events throughout the year (Swimming Party and Barbeque, Practice-A-Thon and Sleepover, New Year's Social, Service Projects and others) motivate and otherwise support the learning process. These and other activities allow students to gain a sense of reward and gratification in a time frame that suits their natural temperaments.

In the spirit of what the Japanese call Kaizen, everything we do is in constant evolution and improvement. Every peak of accomplishment takes you higher where you can see the next goal. We are always seeking that next goal. Our dynamic culture encourages the development and integration of proven methods and techniques into everything that we do. There really is an Academy Advantage!

Of course we stand behind our program! If you are not completely thrilled, just let us know within 30 days and we will cheerfully refund your money.

Please contact our offices at 801.489.8027 and let us answer any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you soon!