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Top 10 piano teachers in Union City, CA

Students agree: these Union City piano instructors are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Clifford Lamb

Clifford Lamb

5.0(2)
5 hires on Lessons.com
25+ years in business
Serves Union City, CA & Online
Fred W. says, "He is great with our kids and has an elemental way of teaching that is easy to understand. we are thrilled " Read more
Mirco Melone

Mirco Melone

5.0(4)
1 hire on Lessons.com
Serves Union City, CA & Online
Sidney W. says, "Mirco is an excellent teacher. He is always available if you have extra questions. He makes you super enthusiastic to learn and has help me as a bass player progress a ton. " Read more
Take Root Piano

Take Root Piano

Serves Union City, CA & Online
Welcome to Take Root Piano! I have been at the piano for over 17 years and have taught for 4 years. I love helping students discover how fun and rewarding music can be. Piano has become a huge light in my life, and I’ve found that learning and practicing a skill like this can spill over and make every part of life better. Taking Root is all about building a strong foundation. Just like a tree, music grows best when it has deep, steady roots — and that’s exactly what I want for my students: skills and confidence that last a lifetime. In lessons, I put a big emphasis on sight-reading and accompanying (whether for yourself or others). These sk
Fun Piano

Fun Piano

Serves Union City, CA & Online
Welcome to Fun Piano in sunny bay area, CA, where we bring the joy of music into your life! Specializing in personalized piano lessons, we focus on harnessing your unique talents and musical aspirations. Whether you're a beginner eager to explore or an experienced player looking to refine your skills, our lessons are crafted to inspire and challenge. Join us and discover the magic of music through engaging and dynamic piano sessions that are sure to enrich your musical journey. Let's create beautiful melodies together!
Verna

Verna

Serves Union City, CA & Online
Hi, my name is Verna. I have over 6 years of experience teaching piano. I like to work with students of all ages and levels. I am good at developing students' interest in piano. My lesson is intriguing because I am good at making boring and complex theory learning more interesting. All my students passed their ABRSM piano exams.
South Valley Music

South Valley Music

2+ years in business
Serves Union City, CA & Online
My name is Dr Jerris P McCollum. I'm easy to work with and very motivating. Very professional with a great deal of experience in teaching at all levels. Instrumental, guitar, drums, and keyboard experience. I can teach online, in studio, in home, or any combination of these.
Nora Ayzman

Nora Ayzman

5.0(4)
3 hires on Lessons.com
Serves Union City, CA & Online
Yukiko K. says, "Nora is very patient and knowledgeable. I enjoyed our online lesson and hope to switch to face to face lessons once pandemic is over. " Read more
Piano Lessons

Piano Lessons

4.0(1)
9+ years in business
Serves Union City, CA
Pouyan says, "I love teaching students who really want to learn piano and how to read music." Read more
Protunes

Protunes

Serves Union City, CA & Online
I do a thorough course on Music coupled with Academics, and learning skills for each individual lesson! teaching is unique, in that every students best abilities and mine are to achieve immediate results you can track over time!
Millie Chiem  Piano Lessons

Millie Chiem Piano Lessons

Serves Union City, CA
Millie Chiem has been a piano teacher for more than 25 years. She has earned two bachelor degrees one in music and the other in business administration from California State University, Hayward. She is a member of the Music Teachers' Association of California, the National Guild of Piano Teachers and the Chinese Music Teacher Association of Northern California. In her lessons, Millie inspires and trains her students to be skillful pianists patiently. She prepares her students for Certificate of MeritTM and Guild auditions. She gives workshops on music theory, and hosts piano recitals twice a year for her students. She can communic...

Your Piano Lessons questions, answered

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

How much are piano lessons?

Piano lessons cost $40 to $80 per hour, depending on the location, their experience level, and session length. A piano lesson package costs $180 to $350 for five 1-hour lessons. Children's piano lessons and online lessons often cost less than average.

Piano lessons are available for all ages in most cities in the country. Music instructors teach:

  • Music theory
  • Sight-reading
  • Improvisation
  • How to improve playing or technique

At what age should you start piano lessons?

The best age to start piano lessons is 5 to 9 years, though learning how to play the piano doesn't have an age limit. Playing the piano strengthens fine motor skills, increases flexibility, and improves your memory no matter how old you are.

Are piano lessons worth it?

Piano lessons are worth the money and effort invested over time. Playing an instrument can be beneficial for mental health, and cognitive strength. For smaller budgets, book just a few lessons to get the basics down and continue on your own.

How long are piano lessons?

Piano lessons for beginners or children are typically 30 to 45 minutes per session. Intermediate or advanced lessons are 45 to 60+ minutes per session. Most people have 1 to 2 lessons per week.

Can you learn to play piano online?

Yes, you can learn to play piano online through a webcam or virtual tutorials. Search our list of online piano teacher near you to find an instructor. Online piano lessons are often more convenient than in-person lessons and cost 20% less on average.

How do I select a piano teacher?

Start by searching our list of piano teachers, then:

  • Get at least three free estimates to compare.
  • Read reviews on Lessons and Google if possible.
  • Ask for references from current or recent students.
  • Make sure they are kind and personable, especially when with children.
  • Get a written estimate and schedule before the first lesson.
  • Avoid making a large payment up front. Follow a payment plan instead.

After asking questions and browsing reviews, hire the best piano instructor in your area.

What questions should I ask piano instructors?

When hiring piano teachers near you, ask the following questions:

  • How long have you been teaching piano?
  • Do you have a degree in music?
  • What age do you typically teach?
  • What genre of piano do you specialize in?
  • Will you give me a contract or payment arrangement in writing?
  • Will you allow me to choose some or all of the songs we practice?

Reviews for Union City piano teachers

Recent success stories from people in the Union City area.
Sarah
Clifford is an extremely skilled pianist, and a great teacher!
Clifford Lamb
Declan J.
Mirco is an awesome teacher! I have been taking bass lessons with him for the past year and he has really helped all aspects of my playing. Most importantly it has been really fun. We studying everything from Jazz, to rock, to funk, to Primus. We have covered a lot of technical things and theory, but he also always makes sure to put it into practice and apply it to something I can enjoy playing. Last but not least, he is really great to hang out with during the bass lesson and is genuinely really nice :)
Mirco Melone
Kimmi H.
I feel incredibly blessed to have had Nora's musical influence through out my life. Nora is deeply committed to instilling a deep understanding of music through historical context, music theory as well as the expression of music through her students' connection with music. From Nora's experiences growing up in Russia, her understanding of European history and her natural curiosity for historical culture, her life experiences culminates in the practice room to bring meaning to the music that were written in times of Bach, Beethoven, Schummann, Prokofiev, to the comtemporary. I remember it to be a colorful depiction of what life was like back then, the social revolutionary movements and it's effects on music. She is then able to translate that into the musical notes on the page from form and structure to music progressions to chromatic development to style of playing and articulations. But the most important lesson I learn from her is how to express emotions through music as this is what connects us to the sounds that is being created. Although I have won awards from competitions during Nora teachings, I cannot tell you where those certificates lie but what stays with me in the last 20 years is the love of music, the trained ears for appreciating classical music, the spirit of beauty in the world by valuing music and last but not least the ability to express myself in a deeply satisfying way without using words.
Nora Ayzman
Richard R.
“John Dibenedetti is a fabulous musician himself, and more importantly is supportive and encouraging, with weekly hints on ways to improve my technique at the piano. Been with John for years ...he continues to inspire me! 5 stars ”
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Marcus
Great teacher who taught me the basics of improvisation and how to apply those concepts to various genres of music.
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