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Top 10 piano teachers in New York, NY

Students agree: these New York piano instructors are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.

Piano & Organ Lessons

5.0Exceptional(7)
9 hires on Lessons.com
22+ years in business
Serves New York, NY & Online
Karen H. says, "In August, 2012, under Patrick’s guidance, I returned to piano study after a hiatus of 10 years. With infinite patience and great sense of humor, Patrick helped me rebuild my technique, expand my repertoire and regain my confidence as a pianist. As an educator myself, I can attest to the fact that Patrick has an excellent understanding of adult learners and their particular needs. I recommend him highly!" Read more

Mila's Kid Piano Lessons

5.0(2)
Serves New York, NY
Ivanna D. says, "Milana is truly a skilled professional. She has been teaching my daughter for the past few months and we have seen great progress in her playing." Read more

The Piano Studio

New on Lessons.com
8 hires on Lessons.com
30+ years in business
Serves New York, NY & Online
Welcome to The Piano Studio, where personalized music education is our passion. Located in Woodbridge Township, NJ, we specialize in offering individualized piano and dulcimer lessons tailored to each student's unique strengths and learning goals. With expertise in cultivating musical talent, we focus on developing a strong foundation in music fundamentals while nurturing a lifelong appreciation for music. Whether you're a beginner or looking to advance your skills, we are dedicated to guiding you on your musical journey with personalized attention and expert instruction.

Bright Keys Kids Piano Studio

5.0(1)
8+ years in business
Serves New York, NY
Salomie L. says, "My 5 year old just loves the piano lessons. Roy is really great with kids." Read more

Alexander Farrage

New on Lessons.com
3+ years in business
Serves New York, NY
Welcome to Alexander Farrage's music studio in Demarest, NJ! With a focus on personalized instruction, I offer piano lessons tailored to each student's unique strengths and goals. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, my one-on-one approach ensures that you receive the attention and expertise needed to excel in your musical journey. Join me and discover the joy of music through a supportive and enriching learning environment.

Music Lessons By Paul Mchale

New on Lessons.com
7+ years in business
Serves New York, NY & Online
Music Lessons by Paul Mchale, based in Staten Island, New York, offers in-home private music lessons for all ages and skill levels. Specializing in guitar, bass, piano, and ukulele, they cater to beginners, intermediate, and advanced students. The company is committed to fostering a love for music by providing personalized, high-quality lessons directly to your home.

Easy Guitar Lessons

New on Lessons.com
Serves New York, NY & Online
The main objective of the Private Customized Lessons, at all levels, is to have fun in a relaxed atmosphere which will encourage the student to realize his / her Full Potential. My Teaching Method is simple - through your instrument of choice, you will learn how music is constructed and applied. Along with this, various Techniques will be learnt that are able to be utilized in any style. You will build skills in Improvising, Rhythm, Melody, Dexterity and more, which will give you freedom to create and / or play anything. Basically, learn and understand all the rules then feel free to break them. Songwriters are welcome to come and thrash out...

Judy Kameny Piano Studio

5.0(1)
41+ years in business
Serves New York, NY
Kerry S. says, " My young son and I had the good fortune to become piano students of virtuoso concert pianist Judy Kameny. Kind, patient and versatile, she is clearly skilled at teaching all ages. Using the traditional classical teaching method, Judy not only taught us how to play the piano but instilled in us a true understanding of theory, the “bones”, so to speak, of the pieces we were playing. For an unforgettable, rewarding learning experience I highly recommend Judy. She gave my son and me the gift of music and a love of playing the piano." Read more

Joe Solomon - Jazz Improvisation Workshop

5.0Exceptional(17)
3 hires on Lessons.com
51+ years in business
Serves New York, NY
Vincent T. says, "I am a bassist and have been studying with Joe for well over 10 years. He is incredibly, knowledgeable, patient and insightful. You cannot go wrong with his teaching approach." Read more

Eiko's Piano

New on Lessons.com
19+ years in business
Serves New York, NY & Online
Welcome to Eiko's Piano, where your musical journey is tailored to your unique strengths and aspirations. Located in the heart of New York City, I offer personalized piano and music theory lessons designed to inspire and develop your musical potential. As a dedicated solo instructor, I am committed to creating a supportive and enriching environment that fosters a deep understanding and appreciation of music. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, join me for a transformative learning experience.

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 New York piano teachers

Recent success stories from people in the New York area.
Katherine H.
As a theory teacher, Patrick Kreeger possesses the exact teaching style the subject requires. Patience, availability for questions and dedication to my desire to learn best define my experience with Patrick. It was such dedication that also made him call me out when he didn’t think I was doing my best or was making careless mistakes. Perhaps this wouldn’t be that outstanding except that Patrick did all of this long distance; he was in Philadelphia and I was in Delaware. He was timely in mailing me assignments and tests, and even more so in grading and returning them. I learned more from him in the 2 years I studied with him than I did in my last year of theory in my undergrad at music school. If you have the opportunity to study with Patrick Kreeger, consider yourself lucky. You couldn’t find better quality teaching elsewhere.”
Piano & Organ Lessons
James G.
Milana was an amazing teacher for my son, kind, patient, highly knowledgeable and very fairly priced for the level of instruction you're getting. I highly recommend her to anybody looking for a piano teacher in the queens area.
Mila's Kid Piano Lessons
Maia S.
He's a great teacher: encouraging, but also knows when and how to critique and not discourage a beginner. Makes sure it is challenging, but not overwhelming. Encyclopedic knowledge of jazz and music theory. Definitely recommend!
joe solomon - jazz improvisation workshop
Dessa B.
Daniel is enthusiastic, has a lot of energy, and keeps things fun and interesting for the kids. We've met other potential piano teachers, and when we asked our kids who they wanted to continue taking lessons from, they didn't hesitate in choosing Daniel!
Daniel Eras Piano Studio
Micki
My son, who is a beginner guitar player has been truly happy with Gabe as his teacher. He finds him to be kind and encouraging, while being fun and knowledgeable with whatever question he has for Gabe. We are very pleased with him as his guitar teacher. We find he really cares about his students and their self esteem and teaches accordingly.
Individualized Guitar, Piano and Production Lessons (Beginner-Advanced)
Viktoriya K.
Glafkos is extremely professional and talented musician, very passionate about the music. He has a great attitude and has been very patient teaching my children the piano. His teaching techniques make it easy to understand new complex pieces, he is very thorough and pays attention to small but important details. Glafkos encourages not only to learn how to play the piano, but to understand the music from the inside. My children always enjoy his lessons. They started taking lessons with Glafkos almost 5 years ago and they have made a great deal of progress in their playing and more important have developed an appreciation to the beauty of classical music.
Glafkos
Roy B.
Jason really understood my situation—a kind of writer's block about the rhythm of my lyrics. He zeroed in on the how and why of it and gave me very clear help that "unfroze" my writing. And production-wise, he's amazing.
MusicTutorNYC
Graham W.
I have been a student of Peter's for a total of seven years spread over twenty-five years, first of the classical guitar and latterly of the baroque lute. I can recommend Peter unreservedly as an exceptional teacher with a rare breadth of experience of the guitar in all its genres combined with an equally rare equivalent breadth of musicianship and scholarship. Peter has many talents as a teacher of which for me the most important is that he wants you to succeed. From that grows confidence and ambition. He then backs that up with an acute ability to identify and analyse technical problems and how to deal with them. Peter's teaching practice, therefore moves on a broad front where the inevitable technical challenges involved in playing the guitar are combined with musical insight and encouragement into what is to be gained by overcoming them. This combination of technical analysis with musical sensibility I found inspiring and it propelled me to levels in guitar playing, which I would never have dared to attempt otherwise. For any guitarist at any level, the benefits of a good teacher are tremendous; it is all too easy, as I know myself, to reach a plateau where you can kind of play lots of things but nothing really well. Either that or lacking guidance, fall into bad habits which practice simply reinforces and which are then very difficult to correct. Or, the classic, sometimes you can play a piece well but other times not and each time you start the piece you have no idea whether it will be one or the other or why it is that you have no real control of the performance. Peter has the ability to sort these kinds of problems out and he sorts them out creatively and constructively in a way which always seeks to find the good in what you're doing by turning what were stumbling blocks into positive additions to your experience as a player. My experience of taking lessons with Peter was of a shrewd investment which fundamentally improved my playing. That was my experience and I think it highly likely that it will be yours as well. Real talent as a teacher is something not given to everyone but it has been given to Peter. For any player therefore wishing to benefit from the many advantages that good teaching can bring to them I would have no hesitation in beating a path to his door.
Peter Argondizza: Musician, Guitarist and Tutor.
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