Vibrant Valley Music Studio

To get started, book a free info session (www.vibrantvalleymusicstudio.com/get-started). This gives new families an opportunity to tour the studio, meet the teacher, and learn about the program.

Current scheduling options will be provided by the teacher after meeting each student.

After the free info session, families must complete their registration by creating a My Music Staff account. This includes setting up their billing information and enabling Auto-Pay, which is a requirement for all studio families. Once their account is created, families will have full access to the My Music Staff Student Portal.

Students with any prior experience may also be asked to book a private lesson to assess their skills, provide additional scheduling options, and help them acclimate to the curriculum before joining a class.

From my beginnings as a young piano student, to a band-loving teenager, and eventually an accomplished choral singer, I have a diverse array of experiences that make me a savvy and passionate musician.

I have always been a lifelong musician, but my enthusiasm for teaching was ignited by an Educational Psychology class I took in college. I love to study how people learn. I am devoted to tailoring my communication and teaching style to guide each learner to success.

I am committed to my professional development, and I make sure to keep up with the latest research and teaching trends by regularly participating in online forums. I also attend several conferences each year to learn new techniques and make new connections with colleagues around the country and across the world.

With over 10 years of teaching experience, I am a professional educator of both my own students and other piano teachers. I was a presenter at the 2023 Group Piano Illuminated conference and will present at the Music Teacher’s National Association (MTNA) conference in 2024.

Students ages 4-18 begin with a 3-week trial with an appropriate class. The trial includes three 50-minute group classes. Trial tuition is $190/student.

The trial is meant to help establish new classes and make sure everything is a good fit before committing to ongoing lessons. Once the trial is complete, you will have the opportunity to continue regular lessons, or perhaps try a different class that may better suit your needs.

Upon completing the trial, families of young students (ages 4-18) pay tuition either monthly or annually. Monthly tuition is $225/student, or you can pay for the year in advance for a 5% discount.

New adult students begin with an 8-week session in either a beginner or multi-level class. The 8-week session includes eight 50-minute group classes. Tuition is $460/student.

New adult students begin with an 8-week session in either a beginner or multi-level class. The 8-week session includes eight 50-minute group classes. Tuition is $460/student.

Materials are billed separately and as needed.

Tuition is based on the studio’s operational expenses and the instructor’s commitment to teach, not whether a student attends class. In addition to class time, tuition covers lesson planning, recording new content, and providing feedback on practice videos. Tuition also includes all performance opportunities.

There will be a small, annual tuition increase each year in August.

All families are eligible for a $50 tuition credit when they refer a new family to the studio.

Families with students ages 4-18 also have the option to pay for annual tuition (through July) in advance for a 5% discount. Each August, continuing families have the option to pay for annual tuition with a 10% discount.

During my first few years of teaching, I focused on private lessons, but I then transitioned go group classes in 2018. Group piano lends itself well to a recreational learning environment, and it offers tremendous benefits to each student that can be hard to achieve in a 1-on-1 setting. For example, students are more accountable for their practice when they meet for a group class. Students also become more independent learners and are able to play music well with others by learning in a group. Additionally, students make friends that support each other throughout their musical journey, and this really makes lessons enjoyable both in the short-term and the long-term sense.

I have experience working with students from age 4 to 70. The majority of these students came to me as beginners, but I have coached many of them to the late intermediate level. I have been working with some of them for over 6 years.

My strengths are best suited for the recreational musician. Our programs guide students through the fundamentals of music theory and piano performance while providing opportunities to stretch their skills through improvisation, composition, and playing in an ensemble.

Take the time to find the right teacher.

It is worth all the time to interview many teachers. Don’t just settle for the teacher who is most convenient.

You are embarking on what could be a long and life-changing journey. The relationship with your teacher is crucial to the success of that journey. If you don’t find the right person, it could end very quickly.

You should consider what your goals are from piano lessons. What does your student want to be able to do? Or what do you want your student to be able to do? Make sure to find a studio that aligns with your goals and don't be afraid to be choosy. There are many different teachers, each with their own unique style. Take your time to find the best fit.