Find a classical piano lessons in Santee, CA

Find classical piano lessons in Santee, CA

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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Top 10 classical piano lessons in Santee, CA

Students agree: these teachers are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.

Steven Elster PhD, Classical And Folk Guitar, Music Theory And Sight Reading Lessons

5.0Exceptional(9)

3 hires on Lessons.com

55+ years in business

Serves Santee, CA & Online

George C. says, "I huge endorsement for Steven. You are learning from a concert performer that is purely focused on your success. You will enjoy listening to him play as much as learning yourself. He has endless patients to ensure that you are building the fundamentals needed to reach your goals. Many teachers will let you short cut your way through the learning process which may have you playing a specific melody faster. However, you will build a bunch of bad habits that will limit your potential, slow you down, and ultimately another teacher will have to fix later. Don’t delay…get started…just pick up the guitar for 15 minutes a day to start and follow his direction." Read more

MuzikAdict Piano Studio

3 hires on Lessons.com

17+ years in business

Serves Santee, CA & Online

The Nakamuras teach private piano, guitar, flute, and music theory lessons in El Cajon, CA (San Diego County). They offer half-hour lessons for beginners, intermediate, and advanced students. 45-minute and hour-long lessons may also be arranged and are recommended for older and/or more advanced students. A FREE trial lesson/consultation is offered! Both Rebecca and Masashi Alex have a Bachelor of Music degree from San Diego State University, with an emphasis in Piano: Professional Studies. They have been teaching professionally since February 2008, when MuzikAdict Piano Studio was established. They are members of the Music Teacher's Associati...

Piano Lessons With Hannah

5.0Exceptional(5)

2 hires on Lessons.com

9+ years in business

Serves Santee, CA & Online

Maya K. says, "I am an adult student that started with Hannah back in March and I didn’t have any background in piano. In only few months I am playing simple but familiar pieces. The saying that says “you can’t teach and old dog news trick” is not true! With her patience I am learning new tricks for sure!" Read more

Anna Vasilyeva Piano Lessons

5.0(3)

6 hires on Lessons.com

32+ years in business

Serves Santee, CA & Online

Ladan A. says, "Anna is an exceptional teacher. She is skilled, knowledgeable, patient, kind, spirited, organized, punctual, methodical, and highly effective in imparting her skill and knowledge. Anna has been my teen-aged daughters' teacher for nearly three years. My daughters have been students of the piano for many years and due to our moves and those of our teachers, we have had a number of teachers before her. Therefore, it is with a good measure of comparison that I recommend Anna wholeheartedly. Additionally, Anna has managed her online lessons necessitated by the pandemic as impressively as her in-person lessons. We are fortunate to have her." Read more

Chris Chapman Piano

5.0(1)

2 hires on Lessons.com

5+ years in business

Serves Santee, CA & Online

Jules T. says, "Chris Chapman is an excellent piano instructor. Very good at creating lesson plans and teaching highly advanced piano techniques. He suggested helpful educational materials for me, an adult beginner that’s helped my music theory. He discusses my progress and sets goals, has helped greatly with posture, hand position, and avoiding tension in my playing. He encourages a positive mindset to maximize my practice and learning. A joy to study with. Chris is an exceptional pianist who has beautiful tone and a great ear for sound. One of the best instructors I’ve had." Read more

Sumner's Music

5.0Exceptional(5)

2 hires on Lessons.com

26+ years in business

Serves Santee, CA

Steven S. says, "My son has been taking lessons with Sally for two years. He has learned so much and absolutely loves going to his lessons, as much to see her as to learn piano. She is patient and kind, but still pushes him to keep improving." Read more

Karolyn Henderson

3 hires on Lessons.com

23+ years in business

Serves Santee, CA & Online

About Me Hi, I'm Karolyn! I'm new to Lessons.com but have many years of experience in the piano community. I've been playing the piano for over 30 years and teaching for over 20. I work with children, teens, adults and seniors at all levels—from absolute beginners to advanced players—helping each student grow their skills with clear goals and meeting them where they are in the process. I teach in person here in La Mesa and I also work with students from all over the country through online lessons. I've collaborated with composers and musicians to bring their digital piano creations to life, whether it’s refining arrangements or making sur

Your classical piano questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.com.

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 Santee classical piano lessons

Recent success stories from people in the Santee area.

EUGENIO C.

Laura is really knowledgeable. Very patient and knows how to push you without overwhelming you. I've learned a lot in the few weeks since I started with her.

Lessons by Laura

Gabriel I.

Steven has been an excellent teacher of a wide range of guitar styles - classical, brazilian, spanish, and more. He has a strong background in classical guitar, with decades of experience in performance and instruction. No matter what style, he can identify ways to improve your technique and expression, with lessons that apply to all genres. He patiently points out important lessons about hand positions, dynamics, tempo, and melody that begin to build up a strong basis of technique over the course of a few lessons. After several months of practicing these tips, I was surprised at how natural my guitar playing had become and how much my overall playing had improved. I strongly recommend Steven's instruction.

Steven Elster PhD, Classical and Folk Guitar, Music Theory and Sight Reading Lessons

Easton B.

Hannah has been a great teacher for my son. She has a lot of patience. He seems very comfortable and enjoys her lessons. When he is doubts his ability, she encourages him to just try and his skill has improved rapidly. I would highly recommend her.

Piano Lessons with Hannah

James J.

We started one year ago. I like Anna’s Virtual Lessons a lot! It works!

Anna Vasilyeva Piano Lessons

Moe H.

Sally is very attentive to my child. He loves working with her. He has been taking lessons with her for 6 months. He looks forward to these days.

Sumner's Music

Marianne

She was so kind and very helpful with the guitar as a complete beginner!! I knew nothing going in and I can now say I’m at a place to play some of my favorite songs! Definitely recommend her!!

Lessons With Catarina

Justin D.

Sam is a really patient, encouraging and insightful teacher. He has a great ability to know what you need to work on and to give you confidence in the things you are doing well, and to make learning fun. Highly recommend.

Sam Johnson Music Lessons

Rene' M.

If you are looking for a piano instructor for yourself or, as in my case for a child. Let me HIGHLY recommend Daniel Castro. My son is 13 and has 3 levels of the bastien method under his belt, taught to him by his father. My criteria for an instructor was that he have some jazz background along with classical, as well as pop and rock etc. In other words fully rounded. I wanted someone who could ignite give my son the fundamentals that would allow him to open his ears and heart and create. And most of all my son had to like him. Bullseye. Daniel is a multi instrumentalist who has a love for exploring music in all its forms. He too is a student always learning. In my case Daniel has used jazz and blues as the entry way. We are 3 lessons in and he has my son swinging. Which in jazz is the life blood. I listen from afar to each lesson and I can hear that Daniel is patiently and intuitively laying a foundation block by block that will provide a launch pad for my son to not only explore music as it is, but also unlock his own inner creativety through improvisation. As well as the fundamentals that will allow my son to move in whichever direction he wishes to take it should he decide to continue with music later on. I hear my son opening up on the piano now when he practices and its only lesson 3.Daniel does it in such a warm, unhurried, encouraging manner that it is almost a peer to peer relationship. Daniel is intellegient, professional, very personable and always a gentleman. And I appreciate that. Whatever discipline you or your child are pursuing, I have no doubt that Daniel Castro can instinctually provide you a personal, customized lesson plan to move you towards your destination. My highest regard.