Piano Lessons

What are the main benefits to study the piano at the Napa School of Music?‍

Established in 2005, Napa School of Music has been an integral part of the Napa Valley music community, promoting music education, performance, and collaboration amongst students of all ages and abilities. In addition to private lessons, Napa School of Music offers a wide range of group classes, summer camps and rock band programs. Lessons at Napa School of  Music can encompass the entire music making experience, guiding students from the early stages of learning an instrument, to performing, recording, and beyond!

 

Our piano instructors are warm and friendly, and get to know each student and parent on a personal level. We work with you to pair you with the right teacher and craft a lesson plan that fits your individual needs and the student's favorite type of music. All ages and ability levels are welcome.

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Whether you're playing in local bands, a five year old taking their first lesson, or a fifty year old returning to the piano after many years, we’ll set goals to achieve your musical aspirations.

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What styles of piano do you teach?

Whether you aspire to play Bach or Alicia Keys, Napa School of Music's dedicated piano instructors will help you become the pianist you want to be. We teach all styles from classical, blues, jazz to pop, rock and more. 

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What will I learn from piano lessons at the Napa School of Music? 

Napa School Of Music instructors work with each student (and parent) to craft a lesson plan based on each student's needs and musical goals. Many students opt for the Suzuki Teaching Method or Napa School of Music’s "MUSIC MASTERY SYSTEM” which follows a specific lesson structure, starting with a short technical warm-up exercise followed by a theory concept (ear training, note reading, etc.). The rest of the lesson time is focused on developing a student’s song repertoire, which can range from Mozart to Alicia Keys depending on that student's interests. Instructors draw from a wide variety of teaching resources ranging from traditional Hal Leonard and Alfred method books to modern online practice tools and music apps. Napa School of Music instructors take great care in providing a structured means of musical advancement, exploration, and most importantly fun!

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Are there piano recitals?‍

Absolutely! Every January and June, our students have the opportunity to perform at the Napa School of Music Recitals Event. You can invite all of your family and friends

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Do I need a piano to learn the instrument?

No, you do not need a piano at home to take lessons. A simple full-size electronic keyboard will suffice for the first 6 months. We offer a variety of keyboards for rent appropriate for beginners.

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How qualified are Napa School of Music's piano instructors?

A musically diverse roaster of highly qualified instructors is one the many benefits of taking lessons at  the Napa School of Music. All of our instructors have extensive teaching experience as well as degreed credentials. Our teaching professionals are qualified to teach any level of ability from complete beginners to advanced professionals.

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In addition to teaching, many of our instructors are also accomplished performers, songwriters and composers.

To ensure that the Napa School of Music is a safe learning environment for our students, we require our employees, including both teachers and desk staff, to have all the necessary background checks through the Department of Justice. 

 

Lessons hours:

Monday through Thursday:  12:30pm – 8:30pm

Friday:                                      12:30pm – 6:30pm

Saturdays                                  9:00am – 1:00pm

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Office hours:
Monday through Thursday: 10:00am – 8:30pm
Friday:                                     10:00am – 6:30pm

 

Monthly tuition:

$228/ month for 30 minutes lessons / scheduled once a week

$456 / month for 60 minutes lessons / scheduled once a week

 

The annual family registration fee:  $55.