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Top 10 classical piano lessons in Oakland, CA

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Smart Hands And Minds

Smart Hands And Minds

4.9Exceptional(11)
Offers online services
5 hires on Lessons
24+ years in business
Serves Oakland, CA
Rameez S. says, "Marshal is a great teacher. My son is getting home lessons and I am quite happy with his progress. Marshal understands my child and tries new techniques at his level. Marshal listens to my child and talks to him which makes it easier for him to learn. Marshal is a decent man who talks less but makes sure he is working hard. Would definitely recommend him!" Read more
Yanowitz Tutoring Services

Yanowitz Tutoring Services

New on Lessons
Offers online services
Serves Oakland, CA
I tailor lessons to students' unique learning styles and interests. Depending on student's interests I can teach a combination of sight reading, harmony, ear training, technique, and songwriting. I have taught popular, jazz, and contemporary piano styles to students of diverse ages ranging from 5 to 65. I hold a Bachelor's Degree from Yale, a certificate in jazz piano and composition from the acclaimed Dick Grove School of Music, and an MS/MBA from Purdue. I enjoy watching my students's improve their performance skills and seeing it carry over to other parts of their life (i.e. school, work, confidence, and discipline.)...
Richard - Piano Teacher And Concert Pianist With 25 Years Experience

Richard - Piano Teacher And Concert Pianist With 25 Years Experience

5.0(4)
1 hire on Lessons
26+ years in business
Serves Oakland, CA
Judy F. says, "It was great to meet and get to know Richard in person after getting connected on Lesson.com. Richard is very patient and adapt quickly to my children’s learning style. He is very knowledgeable, able to give constructive feedback, and make piano learning and practice more fun and engaging. I would strongly recommend Richard to anyone learning piano. Thank you, Richard! Looking forward to our lessons again soon." Read more
PaulEllison

PaulEllison

New on Lessons
21+ years in business
Serves Oakland, CA
I teach piano, theory, composition and music history Changing people's lives through the love of music
Dandan Lessons

Dandan Lessons

5.0Exceptional(6)
Offers online services
5 hires on Lessons
11+ years in business
Serves Oakland, CA
Ronna E. says, "Julieta is a joy to work with. As an adult learner, I do not always have time to practice. However, she is patient is works with me around my hectic schedule. 5⭐️" Read more
CelloJoe Music Lessons

CelloJoe Music Lessons

5.0Exceptional(9)
Top Pro
Offers online services
1 hire on Lessons
18+ years in business
Serves Oakland, CA
Heather C. says, "Cello Joe has an absolute engaging style and flair in both his musicality and teaching that make it undeniable and fun to learn something new with him. " Read more
Sarah Sophia Pun Piano Studio

Sarah Sophia Pun Piano Studio

New on Lessons
Offers online services
2 hires on Lessons
21+ years in business
Serves Oakland, CA
I've been teaching piano since 1995. First to friends' kids, and then started teaching with a full studio of students since 2003. I also enjoy singing, dancing. I believe in providing students with well rounded musical education in a fun and friendly environment, so that students can learn and develope confidence and will enjoy making music. I teach at my home studio in Alameda, and teach online lessons through FaceTime, Zoom and Google Meet. My students’ ages are from Kindergarten to high school. Some of my students are taking ABRSM Performance Grade Exams. Some are enjoy playing at their own pace. I have two studio recitals, one in lat...
Mercy D Piano Lessons

Mercy D Piano Lessons

New on Lessons
4 hires on Lessons
Serves Oakland, CA
Hi my name is Mercy and I love playing the piano! I started playing the piano when I was 5 years old and I really enjoy helping young kids learn to play too! I believe that playing any instrument can be extremely beneficial to a child's development and is a great enrichment opportunity. From my own personal experience learning the piano is a perfect starting point to learn about playing and reading music because once one learns how to play a rhythm and read sheet music you can play almost any instrument! I played the clarinet and the saxophone also!
Sonor Music School

Sonor Music School

New on Lessons
2 hires on Lessons
6+ years in business
Serves Oakland, CA
Welcome! Sonor Music School is a music studio located in downtown Lafayette with a fun team of professional musicians and instructors. We provide a distinctive, well-rounded quality music education in piano, violin, voice and a classical / jazz guitar. We are a team of kind, professional educators dedicated to the progress of our students, offering the highest level of musical education. Students range in age from 4-year old beginners to more experienced teenagers, and adults. Lessons are scheduled according to mutual availability with the teacher and the students.  By providing individual music lessons, our instructors use their own teach...
Piano With Diane

Piano With Diane

New on Lessons
1 hire on Lessons
31+ years in business
Serves Oakland, CA
We make lessons fun while learning ALL the fundementals of reading music. For your convenience I travel to YOUR home, so you can do other things. I teach all ages . We have 2 Recitals per year. Most of my students continue their lessons until college. I am classically trained but teach all types of music. I have many, many solid references. Lastly. I look forward to meeting you and/or your child!

Your classical piano questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.

How much do classical piano lessons cost?

Classical piano lessons cost $40 to $80 hourly on average. Piano lesson packages cost $150 to $360 per month for weekly private lessons in-home or at a studio. Musicians recommend in-person lessons for classical piano playing so that the teacher can correct your hand positions better.

What are classical piano lessons?

Classical piano lessons teach you the traditional playing style of music written by composers like Mozart and Beethoven. You'll also learn important techniques and how to read sheet music of classical arrangements.

How long must you take piano lessons to play classical?

You must take piano lessons for 1 to 2 years with consistent practice to play simple classical pieces. Some people can make faster progress if they practice more often or have prior musical experience.

How long are classical piano lessons?

Classical piano lessons are 30 to 60 minutes long on average. The amount of time varies according to the teacher's style and the abilities of the student.

How do I find the best classical piano lessons near me?

Find classical piano lessons from private instructors by looking through the listings here on the Lessons website. Local music schools sometimes offer virtual lessons online as well.

Prior to hiring a local piano instructor, you should always:

  • Secure a minimum of 3 lesson cost estimates to get a clear comparison.
  • Read their ratings on sites such as Lessons and Google.
  • Talk to students on their references list.
  • Collect a written agreement and a lesson timeline before lessons begin.
  • Wait until after your preliminary sessions to start pre-booking for a month of lessons.

What question do I ask when choosing classical piano lessons?

When you're searching for a piano teacher, be sure to ask these questions:

  • How many years have you been teaching piano?
  • What is your formal music education background?
  • Which classical music composers are your favorites?
  • What is the typical age range of your students?
  • Do you offer a trial lesson, either for free or at a discounted rate?
  • If I don't have a piano, what type of keyboard should I get for practicing?
  • How much practice should I be doing outside of our lessons?
  • What textbooks do I need, and what's their cost?
  • Do you give assignments or pieces to memorize after each lesson?
  • Can you adapt your teaching style based on the individual student's needs?
  • What should I bring with me to our lessons?
  • How many different piano genres and styles can you teach?
  • Can I get a written copy of our agreement and the payment terms?
  • What is your policy for cancelling a lesson?
  • Will I be able to choose some of my own favorite songs to learn?

Reviews for Oakland classical piano lessons

Recent success stories from people in the Oakland area.
Nicole S.
Marshal is not only a gifted musician but also highly skilled at teaching. Marshal infuses music theory into his lessons, helping me understand the meaning behind the notes. He also uses personalized techniques to help with proper hand placement and reading sheet music. As an adult student, I was nervous about picking up an instrument but Marshal customized his curriculum to my learning style, characteristics and ability, making my journey with the piano an enjoyable yet challenging experience! I've been working with Marshal for only a few months and I've made great strides in my ability to both read sheet music and play the piano. He's also very patient and highly personable! I highly recommend working with Marshal. Very excited for my future lessons and continued piano skills growth!
Smart Hands and Minds
Allen G.
I have been receiving piano lessons from Richard since November 2019 and have found him to be an enormously encouraging and patient teacher. He explains things clearly and simply, is generous with his time, covers lots of ground without ever rushing and gives me lots of feedback and plenty to work on in between lessons. I feel as if I’ve made a lot of progress during just a couple of months and really can’t recommend him highly enough.
Richard - Piano Teacher and Concert Pianist with 25 years experience
Izabela B.
Excellent music lessons!
Dandan lessons
Carrianne M.
My 7 year old son started taking piano lessons with Joey this summer. He is very knowledgable, flexible, my son loves taking lessons with him and is learning a lot. The setup is great and we have been able to have virtual piano lessons during the pandemic. He also provides recordings of each lesson. Highly recommend!
CelloJoe Music Lessons
Sarah
Clifford is an extremely skilled pianist, and a great teacher!
Clifford Lamb
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