Piano Lessons in the Upper East Side
For All Ages
Lessons in your home in the Upper East Side or in our studio.
Lessons in your home in the Upper East Side or in our studio.
Our teachers have obtained advanced degrees in music, mastered playing the piano at a professional level, and taught countless lessons to all ages. You will be able to learn from watching your teacher demonstrate passages of music, not just by listening to them.
As far as your development is concerned, we strongly believe that the quality of your piano teacher is second only to the quality of your individual practice sessions. And the truth is the better your teacher is, the better you will be prepared to practice on your own during the week. Your teacher will guide you through new concepts each week, and you will leave your lesson with a detailed plan for how you can improve before your next lesson.
According to the latest US Census, the median age for Upper East Side dwellers is 40 years old, with nearly 100% of those being white collar workers. As you would imagine, we teach many young professionals. Many of these students are looking to enrich their social and artistic life with piano lessons, and they come with a diverse set of goals. Many students want to learn piano-friendly pop songs, like the music of Adele or John Legend. Many others want to enjoy the sophistication of classical composers like Mozart, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and more. We will listen to your goals, create lesson and practice plans just for you, and structure your goals around your lifestyle and practice time.
While fewer than 18% of households in the Upper East Side have children, we do teach many kids how to play the piano (very often in a family’s home). We start with fundamental concepts like hand position, posture, and arm weight. We then start to learn steps and skips, high and low notes, and concepts like quiet and loud on the piano. As far as note reading is concerned, we recommend learning landmark notes (like C, F, and G) first, then expanding into five finger patterns. We also mix in fun activities and the music your child loves – we won’t force them to play particular repertoire or practice pieces if they have a genuine love for something else.
Many adults look for a new hobby when they retire, and we’ve often heard that students have been waiting for 10-20 years to be able to jump into the piano. It’s never too late to reach an advanced level on the piano! We will help you form reasonable goals – for instance, you probably won’t be able to perform Chopin Nocturnes in your first year. However, if you practice every day, you can reach this goal within 2-3 years. We will also focus on the music of your favorite composers if you would like, and we would love to hear about your specific desires and preferences.
If you’d like to start taking piano lessons at NY Piano School, we would love to hear from you. We can find an available time slot for you as soon as possible, and we can accommodate lessons in our studio or in your home. Start achieving your dream of playing the piano now – get in touch.