Find piano instructors in Seattle, WA

Q: 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

Q: 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.

Q: 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 .

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Top 10 piano teachers in Seattle, WA

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

Ruben Watson Piano, Clarinet, Saxophone, Violin, Cello , Brass , Percussion Lessons

5.0(4)

Top Pro

39 hires on Lessons.com

30+ years in business

Serves Seattle, WA & Online

Colleen R. says, "Ruben has been teaching my granddaughter clarinet this school year and it’s been a great choice. He is so positive, encouraging and given her so much confidence. Not only is he an excellent teacher, but just a really wonderful person. Thanks Ruben." Read more

The Tuned In Academy

New on Lessons.com

13+ years in business

Serves Seattle, WA & Online

Your resource for quality and affordable music lessons and music therapy. Conservatory quality private lessons, small group music classes, and music therapy in downtown Olympia, Seattle (Burien), and virtually anywhere in the world with Internet. The Tuned In Academy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit academy. Our focus is on quality, relational, and thorough education to real people, not numbers. We keep our class sizes small for lots of hands on, fun, and relational music making and teaching. We offer music instruction in band instruments (such as trumpet, trombone, saxophone, and clarinet), percussion (drums and mallets), piano, and voice. We teac

Beyond Expectations

New on Lessons.com

Top Pro

Serves Seattle, WA

I am a piano teacher with 17 years of highest level of education and 44 years of teaching. I teach mostly classical piano and looking for serious students of any age starting from 5 years old. Trained at the Music School for Gifted Children for ten years and at Art Institute in Kharkov Ukraine Mariya has over 50 years of classical musical experience and more than 30 years as an instructor. She consulted with Regina Horowitz (sister to Vladimir) and studied with students of legendary Russian master Henrik Neyhaus. In Seattle Mariya was a 1995 winner of the Soundmark live performance competition with KSER FM. Her student became a winner of 1998...

Embrace Your Music With Rachel Hug

5.0(2)

35 hires on Lessons.com

12+ years in business

Serves Seattle, WA & Online

Anne S. says, "My first lesson is not til next week. I am looking forward to actually meeting her even though it will be a virtual appointment." Read more

Piano With Aman

5.0Exceptional(9)

7+ years in business

Serves Seattle, WA & Online

Joseph S. says, "Aman brings a refreshing, productive, and rewarding approach to learning piano. The lessons are fun and build on technical aspects, music theory, and creativity directly aligned with your objectives and plan. Aman is very friendly, personable, flexible, and patient and will work great with all levels. Whether you want to learn by ear or read music, Aman will work with you to build your skills. For me, with Aman’s guidance, I have played and created songs I never dreamed of. I strongly recommend him as an expert piano instructor!! " Read more

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 Seattle piano teachers

Recent success stories from people in the Seattle area.

BElla R.

Great service!

Lana Gaudio School of Music

Helen N.

Nancy Kim Piano Lessons

A S.

Trevor is a very accomplished musician who loves to share his talents with others. He taught my daughter to play the guitar and was able to increase both her love of music and her technical skill ability.

Lessons with Trevor

Tracey L.

Positive encouraging and suggestions are on point

Ruben Watson Piano, Clarinet, Saxophone, Violin, Cello , Brass , Percussion Lessons

Ray H.

I had always wanted to learn piano and I wanted to have something that my kids and I could learn together. I needed someone who was going to be good with both adults and kids and Rachel fit that perfectly. Rachel helped me by being so patient and encouraging. She made the learning process really fun but always challenged us to try to push ourselves in our learning. Her encouragement helped us want to practice in between lessons and we looked forward to her visits. She helped grow our love of learning music instead of making it feel like a chore. We were always excited to learn new songs and new lessons. My kids were very comfortable learning from Rachel. When they were struggling or made mistakes, her encouragement helped them to push through and make great improvements. I would highly recommend Rachel as a piano instructor to people who want someone to foster an enjoyment of music and instill artistry in their lives. ~ Diana Milligan

Embrace Your Music with Rachel Hug

Indira I.

Aman is a wonderful teacher who combines excellent technical skills and aesthetics along with deep empathy for his student. He meets you at your level and uses that as a baseline. He customized his lessons based on what interested me besides the standard exercises to improve techinique. I enjoyed learning a few of my favorite Beatles and Hindi songs. His arrangements are unique and he often encouraged me to try my own. His intimate knowledge of base and other instruments also made classes a lot of fun. Even at a beginner le vel we "jammed" helping me develop confidence and experience the joy of performance. I highly recommend Aman to a committed student of music at any level.

Piano with Aman

Jemma

I have been taking piano lessons with Angela for about 8 years and I am now in 8th grade. Angela is an amazing piano teacher and has inspired me from the very first lesson to enjoy learning how to play the piano and to understand the world of music. She respects her students’ interests, such as what kind of music they are interested in playing, and encourages all of her students to accomplish their goals and to share their music with those around them. Angela’s piano lessons have not only helped me to become the pianist that I now am, but have also taught me to appreciate music. The lessons have allowed me to quickly learn how to play other instruments such as the ukulele and violin, due to having studied music in so much depth, to include theory and technique. I would definitely recommend Angela to anyone interested in learning how to play the piano.

Angela Michael's Piano Lessons

Naya M.

Studying piano performance with Dr. Stravinsky has been a very pleasant life changing experience to me. The piano education I have been receiving from Mr. Stravinsky can be described as regular, inspiring, and personalized. His down to earth teaching style and enormous patience to me as an adult student make me believe all my dreams of piano performance are achievable. You will definitely experience the difference of being taught by someone who is a great music educator and meanwhile a brilliant concert pianist.