piano programs
Piano Pups
(Lessons for 5-year-olds)
I am a huge believer in piano lessons for this age group (and preschool, too!) if the curriculums are thought out and meaningful. These young learners require more supplemental materials to be successful, which is why I include lots of off-bench games and movement during instruction to help introduce Piano Pups to rhythmic, aural and technical skills.
Little Paws
(Lessons for 6–9-year-olds)
Whether brand new to piano, or whether they’ve taken years of lessons, I’ve discovered that there are two essential elements that act as a glue for all my students in the Little Paws program:
(1), everyone uses stuffed animals to learn proper technique at the piano; and
(2), all beginners ease into the note reading process.
Older Students
(Lessons for 10 years and up)
I find that older students usually have a good idea of what they want out of piano lessons, so I am happy to design a curriculum around your child’s individual goals. I love teaching classical music; however, if your child is more interested in playing popular music, that’s great, too! I have a huge repertoire and I am confident that everyone will find songs that they love to work on.
What Parents are Saying
“Michelle has been an amazing piano teacher for our kids for a couple of years now. Her ability to keep them engaged and having fun while learning and moving ahead steadily has been apparent the entire time. What stands out compared to other experiences we’ve had is the consistency of having the same teacher each week (as opposed to frequent substitute teachers) and her early focus on getting the fundamentals of technique and form right, which will become more important as they continue to progress.”
Charlie & May Follett – Little paws Parents
“Michelle has been our daughter’s piano teacher for almost two years now. She always makes sure our daughter is engaged by introducing fun games and small prizes. She is excellent at redirecting when attention is lost, giving constructive feedback, and praise when deserved. Lessons are personalized depending on the skill being practiced. Even with the pandemic's difficulties, they have continued to work and make progress with online classes. We are always amazed at how patient and kind Michelle is during the lessons. We recommend her without reservations.”
Juan Pablo & Liliana Idrovo - Parents of Little Paws Student
“Michelle is a fantastic piano teacher. Both my kids had taken a more traditional lesson format before switching over. Every week was a fight to get them to practice and they constantly complained about piano. We have been with Michelle for two years now and I can honestly say she has brought the fun back to piano. My kids love learning and practice is exciting. They look forward to lessons each week. Michelle makes lessons fun with age-appropriate games and their playing has progressed so nicely! I would highly recommend Michelle to anyone!”
