Piano Lessons Serving Wellesley, Weston, Newton, and Needham
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Our Approach to Piano Lessons
Are you interested in piano lessons, either for you or your child, in Wellesley, Weston, Newton, and Needham? Great choice! We believe that instruction in piano provides the best preparation for all other types of musical instruction. The piano is one of the most popular and needed instruments in many different musical environments, and it’s a fantastic hobby to boot.
We fully acknowledge that each aspiring pianist is a unique individual. While it is true that everyone must begin in the same place, where you go from there is completely up to you. The flexible style of our instructors will foster your musical creativity, offering wisdom, and guiding your technique to levels of excellence. While creative expression is strongly encouraged, we incorporate certain features across the board for all our students, especially in the beginning phases of instruction.
Our Piano Lesson Philosophy
Get StartedPiano Lessons Should Be Fun!
We know that an interest in piano may be what first brings you into our school – but having fun is what keeps you coming back! Here at At Your Door Music, our goal is for every student to LOVE their music lessons as they embark on a rewarding journey of progress and discovery. We put the “fun” in fundamentals!
Our knowledgeable staff blends a high standard of music education with a creative, student-focused approach that gives students space to discover and nurture their passion for music and the piano. Whether it’s your first time at the keys or you’re a seasoned pianist, our teachers are ready to help you progress quickly toward your goals – while having fun along the way.
We Emphasize Healthy Technique
Healthy technique is critical to lifelong enjoyment of the piano. Our first priority is teaching strong fundamentals, including hand, wrist and arm technique, bench position, and pedaling. We believe that full-body instruction is essential to musicianship and safeguards students from injury.
Once the fundamentals are in place, you and your teacher can craft the story you want your music to tell. Our qualified teachers will assist you in developing musicianship and exploring nuance through dynamics, pausing, phrasing, and varying tempos. Learn with us as we infuse elements of music theory and music history into our well-rounded approach to fostering musical excellence.
We Care About Your Musical Interests
There is no one-size-fits-all method of piano instruction. Regardless of ability or prior experience, our teachers take an individualized approach to each of our students – underpinned by detailed individual assessments, a personalized learning plan, and one-on-one guidance throughout your musical journey.
While fundamentals and technique are essential, our ultimate goal is to equip students to begin exploring their own personal musical style and interests. Your teacher will work with you to understand where you want to go, and craft a unique plan to get you there. Whether your style is classical or pop (or anything in between), At Your Door Music helps students excel in their craft while encouraging the occasional step outside the comfort zone to try something new.
We Offer Simple Pricing to Fit Your Schedule & Budget
Weekly
60 min
$95
per lesson
Personalized, in-home music lesson to help students develop and improve skills.
Our Piano Teachers:
Here at At Your Door Music, our seasoned staff of piano instructors thrives on creating a fun, engaging, and well-rounded experience for each student. Within the keyboarding world, there are many musical styles ranging from classical to jazz, and pop to sacred. Whatever your preferred genre (or if you like a little of everything), we have a teacher that will work for you. Our qualified instructors often participate in public performance and possess significant academic credentials. Their experience enables them to customize their instruction for each student, covering areas including technique, fundamentals and expression.
Yuval “UV” Golibroda
Piano & Voice
Even though some people misspell his name as Yuvi, the real UV ( Yuval Golibroda ) is an outstanding musician, singer, songwriter, performer and band leader who’s had music in his blood…
Stefan Anderson
Piano
Stefan Anderson is a pianist, guitarist and composer with experience writing and performing in classical, folk and rock styles. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Bennington College where he studied composition…
Juliana Lopez Davis
Piano & Voice
Juliana Lopez Davis is an artist and educator originally from Lynn, MA. She began singing at an early age – her mother says she went from non-stop crying, to non-stop singing, and…
Thomas
Piano
Thomas is a pianist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and arranger based in Bedford, Massachusetts. He is a graduate student at the New England Conservatory of Music pursuing a Master’s Degree in Jazz Composition and recently graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Boston College.
Michaela
Piano, Voice, Guitar
Michaela has spent the past four years teaching in classrooms, driven by a lifelong passion for music. She began playing piano at the age of four, took up the saxophone at eleven, and expanded her musical skills with the guitar at sixteen.
Max Rydqvist
Voice & Piano
Max Rydqvist, baritone, graduated with a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from the College of Fine Arts at Boston University (2018) and with a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from the State University of New York at Binghamton (2016).
What you can expect
Tell us about your musical goals.
Match with one of our expert instructors.
Play music! Parents get progress reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get StartedWhat’s a good age to begin piano lessons?
Certain aspects of piano technique, such as interval reach, can be physically challenging to a young child. At the same time, there are plenty of basics to learn before large interval reach is necessary. At Your Door Music suggests beginning instruction no younger than age six. Have no fear: beginning at this young age will give your child plenty of time to progress in their keyboarding skills.
While children make up a good percentage of our student roster, we also love to work with adults. There is no such thing as being too old to learn to play piano. It has no age limit!
So, if you have the desire to learn, we have the desire to teach you—no matter your age.
Do I have to know how to read music?
No. Beginners are welcome! Our lesson plans aim to educate, engage and inspire students.
What makes At Your Door Music unique?
First, our specialized music school employs multiple teachers in most areas of instruction. Your piano teacher should be someone that you resonate with on a personal, musical, academic level. Whatever your preferences, we can find a fit for you.
Secondly, our instructors have a fun, collaborative style that will inspire you and involve you in the decision-making process. The ideal teacher/student relationship is one in which the student can realize their musical goals. At Your Door Music teachers are fully equipped to assist you in every aspect of your musical development.
Thirdly, our convenience cannot be beaten. Unlike most music schools, our teachers come directly to your home at a time that is most convenient for you. In the comfort of your own space, you will feel safe to create, explore and imagine. This hour-long, in-home lesson format is invaluable to those whose lives are constantly on the go. Our desire is to remove the potential burdens that often come with extracurricular activities.
What materials will I need?
With personally customized lesson plans, every student will have unique materials to support their music education. Once you and your instructor have discussed your short and long-term goals for music lessons, they will provide you with a complete list of tools, including books, online resources, and more.
Do you offer piano lessons for adults?
YES. We offer piano lessons for all ages and skill levels at our music school. It is never too late to pick up an instrument. We strongly encourage anyone to sign up for piano lessons!
So, what are you waiting for?
If you’re ready to jump into the world of keyboarding, we are excited to match you with a teacher that can get you started on your musical journey. Nothing will enable you to progress more effectively than a one-on-one partnership with an inspiring piano professional. Let us help you explore and build your abilities in a setting that is comfortable for you. You never know how far you can go until you take that first step, so why not get started today?
