Early Piano Studio

Early Piano Studio is the private piano studio of Bonnie Early. Bonnie's method of teaching is comprehensive in nature, meaning students study one-on-one and in groups and they learn much more than simply how to play the standard piano songs. Every student learns music theory, improvisation, sight-reading, transposition, and composition.

Teaching beginning to advanced piano lessons since 1972. Studied "Piano Performance" at the University of Utah for two years and was a member of Epsilon Mu, a chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon (a National Music Sorority).

Graduated with a B.A. Degree in "Music: Emphasis in Piano Pedagogy" from Loretto Heights College in the University Without Walls program.

Certified by National Piano Foundation to teach the Pace Method of Comprehensive Musicianship at all levels.

Serving as Adjudicator (judge) for the National Piano Guild since 1996 and chairperson of the Littleton/Englewood Piano Guild Center.

Active in the following organizations: Columbine Music Teachers Association, Colorado State Music Teachers Association, National Music Teachers Association, Pacesetters Music Teachers Association, National Piano Guild and Federation of Music Clubs (Musicians Society).

Each student at Early Piano Studio has a 30 minute private lesson with Bonnie and a 45 minute group lesson taken with the other students of similar level; the group lesson is also given by Bonnie. It is the combination of these two lessons that provides the foundation for Bonnie's comprehensive musicianship style. In the private lesson the student plays from lesson books, music being prepared for recital and competitions and original compositions. Bonnie strongly recommends parental involvement during the private lesson, which lays the foundation for practicing during the week.

Instruction Involves:

Piano & Keyboard

Comprehensive Musicianship

Pace Method

Composition Training

Improvisation

Theory

Multi-Method

Ear Training

Ensemble

Lead-sheets

Classical Jazz - Popular - All Styles!!!

Levels - Pre-reading, Begriming, Intermediate, Early Advanced