Blossom Piano Studio
About
Bringing the joy of music into hearts and homes. Virtual piano lessons for adults, taught during the day.
Hi, I'm Catherine. I've been teaching piano for over 25 years. Since April 2020, I've taught exclusively online, so you can learn from wherever you call home.
Life is full, and work, family, and everything else already have a claim on your time. It's easy to let the things you dream about slide to the bottom of the list, but learning piano doesn't have to stay there.
I believe you are never too old to begin, and if you enjoy music, you're already a musician. You can grow at the piano with as little as five to ten minutes of practice a day.
I teach adults exclusively during daytime hours, so evenings stay reserved for my own family. If you're looking for a daytime lesson time and a teacher who treats adult students like adults, not like kids on a fixed curriculum, I'd love to talk.
We build your lessons around your goals, whatever they are: Bach, pop favorites, the song from your wedding, or simply the pleasure of playing again.
If you're not sure where to begin, my Adult Starter Pack is a great low-pressure way in: four lessons, no long-term commitment, just space to see how it feels to sit down at the piano again.
Schedule a Discovery Call or purchase an Adult Starter Pack at blossompianostudio.com so we can meet and discuss your goals.
I'm your guide and your biggest cheerleader as you find your way back to the piano.
Musically yours,
Catherine
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Students fill out an inquiry form. Then we schedule a Zoom Discovery Call to talk about the student's goals and my teaching style. If we are a good fit for each other, we schedule a lesson time and take it from there.
I tailor each lesson to the specific student and where they are at that moment.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a Nationally Certified Music Teacher in Piano through the Music Teachers National Association. I have a Bachelor of Music from James Madison University where I studied piano, clarinet, and piano pedagogy.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My tution is current $175/month for weekly 30-minute lessons. Some students take longer lessons, depending on their skill level. The price increases with the length of lessons.
How did you get started teaching?
At the age of eight, a six-year-old playmate gave me my first piano lesson. While our families were visiting, she sat at the piano and played a song. Lacking belief in myself, I told her, "I could never do that." She invited me to sit with her at the piano and then began to teach me the song she had been playing, "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star."
A week later, her mother gave me my first official piano lesson. I quickly excelled as a musician finding joy, confidence, and a way to express myself in music. By high school, I knew I wanted a career as a piano teacher and began teaching piano to children from my local church.
In 2002, I received a Bachelor of Music from James Madison University, where a Piano Pedagogy class solidified my desire to teach private piano lessons.
After graduating from college, I began an in-home piano studio. Early on, I discovered my greatest joy as a piano teacher is supporting my students' inner growth. Through piano lessons, they gain skills and confidence extending beyond the art of playing the piano.
After a time raising and homeschooling my six children, in April 2020, I returned to teaching full-time. The pandemic forced me to rethink, reimagine, and bring creativity to my teaching methods as I began offering piano lessons over Zoom.
With some experimentation, I've discovered ways to tweak my teaching methods to bring high-quality piano lessons to the virtual platform.
When not teaching, I enjoy spending time in nature, writing, practicing yoga, and enjoying time with my six children.
What types of students have you worked with?
I specialize in teaching adult piano learners, beginner through advanced students.