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Top 10 piano teachers in Raleigh, NC

Students agree: these Raleigh piano lessons are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
High Range Piano, Inc

High Range Piano, Inc

5.0(1)
6 hires on Lessons
Serves Raleigh, NC
Brett E. says, "I have been working with Dr. Steve Fiess of High Range Piano for the last 10 months as an adult piano student, and I have been extremely satisfied with his instruction. I have been making great progress, and I’ve been improving faster than I have in the past with other teachers. Overall, Steve is a quiet, calm, all-around kind person. He is always encouraging, even when offering constructive criticism of my playing. I always look forward to my next lesson. After each lesson, I leave feeling good about my playing, and also like I received good feedback, so I know where I need to improve. Steve has been great at helping me select songs to play. As we move on to new pieces, the next one is always just the right difficulty--challenging enough to help me progress but always within reach with a little bit of work. He’s also always open to me bringing in pieces that I want to work on. I usually bring a few in, and he helps me decide which piece will be the best fit for my current skills. Steve’s depth and breadth of piano knowledge is also impressive. I often ask him questions about why a particular piece is written a particular way or some other detail about a piece. He always has a thorough answer that covers the relevant areas of music history, theory, and practice. I’ve never met another piano teacher who is so knowledgeable about the piano and piano music. It really helps to give some context to the music I’m playing and helps me understand it better. Overall, I’ve been very pleased, and I would not hesitate to recommend High Range Piano to anyone looking for a piano teacher. " Read more
Melodiya Music N’ Stage

Melodiya Music N’ Stage

5.0(2)
1 hire on Lessons
11+ years in business
Serves Raleigh, NC
Jon Q. says, "Top notch teaching! Would recommend to anyone who is looking to jump start their kid’s singing. 😊" Read more
Katherine Gilger Violin Lessons

Katherine Gilger Violin Lessons

5.0(2)
Offers online services
9+ years in business
Serves Raleigh, NC
Sarah F. says, "Katherine is a very effective and patient teacher. She focuses on establishing solid fundamentals before moving on to more complicated pieces of music. She consistently reminds students to practice not only the music, but also ear training skills, and movement exercises to improve the overall quality of the student's playing. Katherine is an excellent communicator and has a solid knowledge of the skills required to be a successful violinist. " Read more
Jason Ellis Piano Lessons

Jason Ellis Piano Lessons

New on Lessons
2 hires on Lessons
Serves Raleigh, NC
My name is Jason Ellis and I am a professional performing musician and instructor in the Triangle area of NC. I attended Berklee College of Music in Boston in 2000 and studied jazz performance. I teach reading, theory, ear training, and performance techniques.
Piano Adventures

Piano Adventures

5.0(1)
Offers online services
11+ years in business
Serves Raleigh, NC
Matthew B. says, "Mr. Tysons enthusiasm to teach students the skill of Piano is beyond compare. He meets the students where they are no matte what level they may be." Read more
All Ages Piano Studio

All Ages Piano Studio

5.0(4)
Offers online services
1 hire on Lessons
Serves Raleigh, NC
Heather G. says, "Valerie is so skilled at teaching musicianship, theory, and piano performance to students of all ages- my children took from the ages of 4 and 6 through graduation from high school, and now I take as an adult student. We appreciated Valerie's flexibility and understanding of scheduling make ups when special events or illness occurred with the children, and her flexible choice plan for summer lesson scheduling. Valerie instilled confidence in our children through her positive teaching methods, and life lessons such as dressing for and conducting themselves for recitals and auditions, writing music resumes for applications as they got older, and using their gift of musicianship to help others and provide enjoyment for family. They loved that Valerie cared about all of their interests and school work- that she wanted to help both of them become well rounded people, as well as great pianists. She became an important member of our family while the kids took lessons from her, and I'm so grateful that she teaches adult students so this "empty nester" can continue the joy of piano playing for years to come. " Read more
The Academy Of Music Online

The Academy Of Music Online

5.0Exceptional(16)
Top Pro
Offers online services
8 hires on Lessons
11+ years in business
Serves Raleigh, NC
Mark S. says, "Harold is an outstanding teacher. His passion for music shines through and motivates me to get better! I am thoroughly enjoying every second of every lesson!" Read more
Clayton School Of Creative Arts

Clayton School Of Creative Arts

5.0(3)
Top Pro
7 hires on Lessons
15+ years in business
Serves Raleigh, NC
Maria M. says, "Great music teachers. Best experience with voice, piano and digital recording lessons, my daughter is learning and improving her singing and piano every month, what I like the most is the friendly environment where my daughter is able to express herself choosing lessons that are not boring at all so she keeps interested at all times. Thank you Ms Dina, Mr Justin and Mr Tom." Read more
Lloyd English Lessons ESL

Lloyd English Lessons ESL

New on Lessons
5 hires on Lessons
16+ years in business
Serves Raleigh, NC
Private piano lessons in my home. Masters degree in music education and more than 25 years of experience. Lessons are customized for the student in relation to age and personal interests I specialize in adults as beginners.
Temple Piano

Temple Piano

5.0(1)
Top Pro
Offers online services
5 hires on Lessons
16+ years in business
Serves Raleigh, NC
Katherine C. says, "Fit my needs" Read more

Your Piano Lessons questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.

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 Raleigh piano teachers

Recent success stories from people in the Raleigh area.
Ian
Teacher Treana’s bubbly personality. She’s always patient and is great with the kids!
Melodiya Music n’ Stage
Cate F.
Katherine is patient and focused. She has had wonderful training and knows how to keep lessons enjoyable and productive. She is an excellent teacher!
Katherine Gilger Violin Lessons
Janet H.
Valerie is a an excellent teacher who pays attention to details in teaching us to develop skills in playing the piano. She encourages us to stretch ourselves and teaches at our skill level yet has high expectations of us to work toward advancing our skills. I have enjoyed my 4 years of learning from Valerie, and I plan to keep learning and developing my piano skills. I am very happy that I found her and have her as my piano teacher. I highly recommend Valerie to both adults and children.
All Ages Piano Studio
Colette P.
Great teacher with a comprehensive teaching method that works for me
The Academy of Music Online
Amanda T.
Our family has been very pleased with the enthusiasm of our instructor and the knowledgeable approach that is shared with our children. He finds their interests and uses those to help them succeed in what they are learning. We think it is a great place to learn something new and have fun!
Clayton School of Creative Arts
Scott A.
Very practical approach for a adult student, gives materials and feedback, then lets me work through the process.
Cary School of Creative Arts
Tim C.
Steve was very knowledgeable about music and teaching, and he was able to break down topics and ideas into easily digestible lessons and teaching moments. He noticed issues with my playing and helped me correct them both by showing me the correct way to do something and giving me exercises/a curriculum to work on. A shame that I am not able to continue doing lessons with him because of a change in our schedule, but I highly recommend him to future prospective students if he becomes available as a teacher again.
The Bass Sage
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