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Private Piano Lessons with Local Washington D.C. Teachers
Do you want to privately learn to play the piano with local teachers in or near Washington DC? If yes, then you’ve come to the right place. Private piano lessons and classes with a TakeLessons Certified™ teacher - whether in-home, studio, or online - accelerates your progress, increases enjoyment, and improves every beginner's chances of becoming an expert pianist. It's easy and affordable to book a teacher, and the lessons make a powerful, long-lasting impact.
Our piano teachers in DC work with students of all ages: kids, teenagers, adults, and even seniors. Your teacher can coach you on the basic fundamentals of voice, in addition to the technical aspects such as piano chord progression, hand to keyboard posture, finger speed improvement exercises, piano songwriting, key training, note counting, chord inversion, music theory, and more. They also cover the physical, social, and emotional benefits of practicing and playing the piano. They even teach you how to play the piano for different musical genres.
Your piano instructor can teach you different piano techniques and tips, and help you develop good practice routines, so that you can hack your learning experience, and achieve your goals faster. Learn to play better music on any type of piano or keyboard.
Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced student, our instructors come from a variety of backgrounds, making it easy to find the perfect match for your interest and skill level. Each instructor's specialties are listed in their profile, along with details about their background, photos, student feedback and lesson availability.
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About Susan G.
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I've been teaching piano for over 25 years and have taught students from 4 to 70. I try to show each student how to analyze the music to find patterns that make learning notes and rhythms easier.
I also emphasize strategies for practicing that make learning new material a quicker and more efficient process.
About Susan
*** Lesson Details ***
I focus on learning the foundations of music as well as the technical skills needed to play piano. I gear the instruction towards finding patterns that make a piece more than a collection of notes and, thus, easier to learn.
I've used various curriculum: Alfred, Bastien, Faber, etc. and try to supplement materials with music that is appealing to the individual student.
I am very flexible with scheduling and try to make each lesson as stress-free and interesting
In a few months a student should be able to read music and play simple melodies and chords.
*** Specialties ***
I teach classical as well as pop, providing a broad foundation that allows the student to play any style of music.
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· Piano · In studio
· Piano · In studio
· Piano · In home
Susan G.
About Nathan R.
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I mainly focus on classical technique, can I can also include rock/pop and jazz if the student is interested
About Nathan
*** Lesson Details ***
My lessons are laid back, with a focus on perfecting the basics. Most students work out of a method book appropriate to their skill level. Aside from that we'll also spend time learning songs and pieces of the students choice. With the right amount of effort, you'll know your way around your instrument in no time at all
*** Travel Equipment ***
*** Specialties ***
I teach all styles and genres
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· Drum · In home
· French Horn · Online
· Drum · Online
Nathan R.
About Lilly A.
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I can teach you from the very basic skill such as how to read music as well as working on your favorite piece.
About Lilly
*** Studio Equipment ***
Lessons occur in my living room with a beautiful baby grand piano. A waiting area is available for parents.
*** Specialties ***
Breathing Management (Talking and Singing)
Music Theory
Classical Singing
Presentation of yourself
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· Singing · In home
· Korean · In home
· Singing · In studio
Lilly A.
About Semyon R.
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About Semyon
Able to identify a student's strengths and weaknesses and develop lesson plans to suite the need of each individual, at every age and ability level.
Classically trained in piano and holds the title of Master of Music from the prestigious and highly accredited Belorussian Academy of Music.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Separate room and waiting room and bathroom, computer
*** Specialties ***
Any style. Any level. Any age
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· Piano · In studio
· Piano · In home
· Piano · In home
Semyon R.
About Matthew B.
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Lessons are highly structured and flexible to student interest. Expectations for practice and technique are consistent and clear so as to catalyze student growth and productivity. Practice materials and curriculum are catered to individual needs and interest, focusing on the minimization of practice time through objective and effective strategies. Lessons can be recorded.
About Matthew
Matt has studied piano since the age of seven, covering a variety of genres including classical, jazz, musical theater, and pop. While attending Rutgers, he regularly performed and was a featured soloist with the graduate-level Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Opera Orchestra; performance highlights and venues include Avery Fischer Hall, Symphony Space, NJPAC, and the Kimmel Center (Philadelphia). He has studied with contemporary leaders in oboe performance (Matthew Sullivan, Jonathan Blumenfeld, Natha
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· Piano · In studio
· Piano · In studio
· Piano · In home
Matthew B.
About Lisa B.
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I provide a pleasant atmosphere, encouraging, considerate, compassionate teaching.
Playing to sing or classical playing, theory, and more.
About Lisa
*** Lesson Details ***
Guitar: Strum and play chords, chord progressions and songs. Singing, finger picking, basic theory, reading music, composition. Violin: technique, reading music.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Dedicated music room, room for parents to wait.
*** Specialties ***
I teach classical violin using the Strictly Strings Music Book and Essential Elements 2000 with improvisational violin and creative composition, as well as some Suzuki methods. I also teach rock violin. Students may bring their own pieces.
I teach folk guitar and singing, playing chords and note reading, composition, music theory, history and appreciation. Students may also bring songs of their choice.
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· Violin · In studio
· Violin · In studio
I enjoyed my lesson with Lisa. I learned so much and had fun doing so.
Looking forward to my next lesson.
· Singing · In studio
Thanks.
Lisa B.
About Justin M.
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My lessons are designed to provide students with a foundation that not only carries over to each new piece of music, but also manifests in the individual. Through Ear Training, Theory, Piano Pedagogy and Sight Reading my students will learn to trust the quality and not just the quantity of what they know.
About Justin
*** Lesson Details ***
-Fun and engaging
-Customized to how your brain learns. One size does not fit all when it comes to education!
-Keyboard Memorization, Sight Reading, Singing, Posture, and Technique
-Theory and Harmony
-Compose and perform your own Music!
-Free Interpretation and Artistic Deve
A typical lesson with me will have us tackling a number of music fundamentals and general technique. My goal is to teach you HOW to learn, as well as what to learn.
*** Studio Equipment ***
My studio consists of a separate fully furnished room with an acoustic upright piano.
*** Specialties ***
The only general method that I use is teaching basic singing to help develop a strong sense of relative pitch. I specialize in teaching Classical and classical hybrid musics including video game scores, and movie scores.
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· Piano · In studio
· Piano · In studio
· Piano · In studio
Justin M.
About Travis P.
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About Travis
My name is Travis, and I have been playing trumpet for 17 years. I have been teaching for 8. I love working with new students, and became more focused on private lessons during my Sophomore year in college. Speaking of which, I earned a Bachelors of Music in Trumpet Performance from the University of Maryland College Park.
While there, I played with the Wind Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra and Jazz Band. I am also a regular performer with the Prince Georges Philharmonic.
As each student is different, so is my technique and teaching method. Generally, I have students work through the fundamentals of the instrument including fingerings, embouchure, breathing and scales. Once mastered, the more difficult obstacles such as range, dexterity, repertoire and endurance are approached. I do not work with a set schedule for s
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· Trumpet · In home
· Trumpet · In home
· Trumpet · In studio
Travis P.
About Joel M.
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Piano can be a fun and basic instrument for students of all ages! I tailor every experience to students’ individual levels, and I make sure to develop all necessary skills for success. You’ll find use in piano instruction whether you’re a beginner in music altogether, a current instrumentalist, or even intending on learning more instruments down the road.
About Joel
I attended Hofstra University and The Hartt School, earning a B.S. in Music Education and an M.M. in Euphonium Performance, respectively. I am available for students of all ages and backgrounds, and will attend to the goals of each student separately and deliberately.
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· Trombone · In home
· Tuba · In home
· Tuba · In home
Joel M.
About Rachel P.
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I use the Faber method books for children including the Lesson, Theory & Performance books which all work together to introduce and reinforce musical concepts. I follow the student's interest is specific genres of classical, jazz, blues or pop and add pieces from those genres that students will find interesting and exciting.
For teens & adults, I generally use an all-in-one method book and then allow students to choose what pieces they'd like to work on, or suggest pieces based on the style of music that student prefers
For younger children just starting out, I implement early childhood techniques to include creative movement and percussion instruments. These enhance and reinforce the musical elements we are working on in piano. They also extend the attention span and infuse the lesson with a sense of action and fun.
About Rachel
As teacher, Rachel is warm, friendly & energetic. Her passion for every facet of music is expressed in her desire to impart that same appreciation to her students. She tailors lessons according to the individual st
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· Piano · In studio
· Piano · In studio
· Piano · In studio
Rachel P.
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Average Cost of Piano Lessons in Washington, DC
The average cost of 60-minute piano lessons in Washington is $63. While the exact cost will vary depending on the teacher, type of lesson, and your location, you should expect to spend anywhere between $30 and $100 per hour.
| 30-min | $15 |
$37 average |
$59 |
| 45-min | $22 |
$50 average |
$76 |
| 60-min | $30 |
$63 average |
$100 |
For the best experience, we typically recommend 60-minute piano lessons. However, students looking for a more affordable option may want to consider a shorter lesson length of 45 or 30 minutes. On average, 45-minute piano lessons are 21% less expensive at $50, and 30-minute lessons cost 42% less at $37.
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