Piano

The Prep Piano Faculty works to cultivate a desire to excel in piano among the young and to guide them in the maturing of their skills and the deepening of their experience. Through our Group Piano Programs we provide a strong education in music through the piano for students of a wide range of ages and abilities. Our faculty includes members with expertise in Jazz and the Organ.

A variety of private and group contexts are available including Suzuki Piano, Piano Partners, and Piano Class for Adult Students. Wherever possible, new students are admitted to the program throughout the year. Please call the Music Registrar who will discuss the various options with you.

Students may elect traditional private lessons, group lessons, Suzuki lessons and organ lessons. In addition to lessons, students may participate in Piano Partners taught by Dr. Andrew Millar. Piano Partners cost is the same as the cost for private lessons and is ideal for beginners ages five and above or for other small groups of students of a similar age and level of advancement. Lessons are held in the keyboard laboratory. Solo and ensemble music in contemporary and classical idioms is included, as are opportunities to perform at every lesson.

Piano Faculty
Cully Bell
Janet Finch
Galit Gertsenzon
+Simon Goykhman
*+Takako Hayase
Dan Karlsberg (jazz piano)
Eun-Byol Ko
Evelina Konaniah
+Andrew Millar
Brian Mock (organ)
Albert Mühlbock
+Daniel Sachs
+David Skvorak
*+Rachel Taylor
*+Nozomi Yamaguchi
+Lindsay Zierolf

+ = surcharge teacher
* = Suzuki teacher

Music for Little Mozarts
This program is taught by Lindsay Zierolf and is designed for new students ages 5-6. It provides a great introduction to the piano for young children and lays a foundation for a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Students will follow the adventures of Mozart Mouse and Beethoven Bear as they learn to sing, play, listen to, and create music. The fee includes a deluxe starter kit with music and accompanying materials. Classes last 40 minutes and meet at 9:15 and 10:00 on Saturday mornings.

Clavinova Connection
This is a program for seniors and stresses health and wellness. For more information go to our adult opportunities page.

*NEW CLASS*
Keyboard Skills and Musicianship Class
Instructor: Dr. Andrew P. Millar
Cost: $200 per semester, $150 for students enrolled in private music lessons.
Free with bundled tuition package option.
A new group class program in keyboard musicianship skills that introduces the piano and keyboard skills.

Beginners (ages 7-11) 2:00 p.m. Saturdays
The goal is to introduce elementary piano concepts to the new student prior to studying privately.
Intermediate (ages 12 through adult) 3:00 p.m. Saturdays
The goal is to offer supplemental keyboard skills for students of other musical instruments or voice and is ideal for those who need rudimentary keyboard skills for acceptance into a college music program. Students will study scales, chords, arpeggios, etudes, and other foundational materials.