Piano Lessons in Austin, TX
Our Approach to Piano Lessons at Velocity Music Academy
Piano lessons are offered on a one-on-one basis with our highly qualified teachers and also through our group classes and pairs lessons. During private music lessons, the student will develop a plan for individual learning with their teachers.
Each teacher will work with the students to come up with repertoire suitable for their optimum learning. Some students excel at classical learning, studying the masters from all time periods of music (Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, etc.). Other students wish to integrate elements of pop music, church music, jazz music, or all of the above!
Our approach to
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01 Piano 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 Modern Music Academy, 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!
02 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.
03 We Care About Your Musical Interests & Goals
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.
Our Piano Teachers:
Our piano teachers hold credentials from illustrious universities, and they perform regularly with various nationwide and community groups outside of the private piano studio. This wide range of experience allows them to pass on a bigger and more well-rounded musical perspective to their students.
Joshua Johnson
Piano, Guitar and Art Teacher (online only)
Joshua Johnson got his undergraduate degree in music education in 2011 from Pittsburg State University. While attending school, he worked at a local nationally accredited childcare center which had classrooms that ranged
Beth Raschke
Piano, Voice, Music & Movement Classes
At an early age, Beth Raschke grew up hearing her parents’ record albums ranging from Bach to Broadway. At church, she was surrounded with beautiful voices and wonderful instruments. By the age
Bennie Braswell
Violin and Piano
Bennie Braswell started playing violin at 6, and piano at 10. At 15, she started giving lessons to her teacher’s students who needed extra help before recitals or competition. She got her
Dr. Stephanie Andrews
Piano, Voice, & Composition
Stephanie Andrews is a composer, church musician, and educator who has taught piano, voice, elementary general music and movement, and middle school choir for over twenty-five years. She currently resides in Austin,
Rosemary Hamington
Voice and Piano
Rosemary Hamington is a classically trained voice and piano teacher with a diverse performing background. She has performed in several community theatre musicals, as well as a jazz/show choir, All-State choir, acapella
Timothy Jones
Piano
Award-winning American pianist and musician Timothy Jones has established himself as a versatile talent who possesses an abundance of creative and artistic energy. Timothy has performed in venues worldwide such as Lincoln
Kelly Smith Toney
Piano, Violin & Viola
Kelly Smith Toney received her bachelor and master degrees from The Juilliard School. Upon graduation, she joined the Singapore Symphony Orchestra for a two-year engagement. Mrs. Toney has been concertmaster and orchestra
Stephanie Talley
Piano
Stephanie Talley is a piano teacher who fell in love with the piano and classical music at the age of 8. She is a graduate of Angelo State University. She is classically
Ryan Hofstra
Voice, Piano & Guitar
Ryan studied contemporary and classical vocal performance, contemporary guitar performance, and music business in college. He earned a B.A. in Music Business with a minor in Vocal Performance from McNally Smith College
Collin Mullins
Guitar, Bass, Voice & Piano
My name is Collin, I am a professional musician, producer, and educator based in Austin, Texas! I have been playing music for over 15 years, toured nationally as a sideman, led several
Chris Wright
Guitar, Piano, Student Bands
Chris Wright is a guitarist, pianist, and educator with a musical career spanning over twenty years. He first became interested in playing guitar as an early teen after being influenced by Guns
Frederick Jackson
Piano
Frederick Jackson is a classically trained pianist originally from Rochester, NY. From a young age, Frederick was surrounded by music through his family and church and being exposed to a wide range
James Cloyd
Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Guitar, Piano, & Drums
James Cloyd studied music theory at the Institute For The Arts and has been performing and teaching in Austin for over 15 years.
Katherine Clinch
Piano
Katherine Clinch has established herself as a versatile and engaging educator and performer who is driven towards fostering her students creativity and individuality through music.
Barbara (Barbi) Irizarry-Rivera
Piano
My name is Barbara (Barbi) Irizarry-Rivera and I have a degree from Florida Atlantic University in Commercial Music Business and have been teaching vocals and keys for 3 years now.
Jason Schimmel
Guitar (Electric, Aacoustic, and Bass) & Piano
Guitarist, Pianist and Composer Jason Schimmel is a native of southern California and has been performing and teaching professionally for over 20 years.
Renata Estrada
Voice, Piano
Renata started her musical studies in Caracas, Venezuela at the age of 5, focusing on piano and voice. She attended the Manuel Alberto López Experimental School of Music and IUDEM (University Institute of Musical Studies),
Andi Cruz
Voice, Piano
Andi Cruz, a voice and piano instructor originally from the Houston area, relocated to Austin for college where they earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education from The University of Texas at Austin.
Alina Park
Violin, Cello, & Piano
Alina Park is a distinguished cellist and educator whose career has been marked by exceptional performances and a dedication to teaching. With a Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance from the College of Music at the University of North Texas,
How it works
Tell us about your musical goals.
Match with one of our expert instructors.
Play music! Parents get progress reports.
We offer a variety of plans to fit your schedule & budget
Weekly
30 Min Lesson
$160
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30 minute lessons are great for building a strong foundation.
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45 Min Lesson
$230
Monthly
Fit for both beginners & intermediate students who need more than 30 minutes.
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60 Min Lesson
$300
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Longer lessons, perfect for motivated, intermediate or advanced musicians.
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What’s a good age to begin piano lessons?
We offer lessons to children in the Austin and Cedar Park area beginning at age 4. Additionally, we offer lessons through the high school years and teach adults too! The piano is a wonderful versatile instrument that can bring joy through a lifetime a learning. 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 Velocity Music Academy, we suggest beginning instruction no younger than age four. Have no fear: beginning at this young age will give your child plenty of time to progress in their keyboarding skills.
So, if you have the desire to learn, we have the desire to teach you—no matter your age.
Our Piano Teachers
All of the teachers at Velocity Music Academy hold university degrees in music and are experts in their field. Our piano faculty have received their musical education from such prestigious institutions all over the country.
Do I have to know how to read music?
No. Beginners are welcome!
Do I need a piano to learn the instrument?
No, you do not need a piano at home to take lessons. A simple full size electronic keyboard will suffice for the first 6 months. Contact us to learn more about keyword rentals and pricing.
Are there piano recitals?
Absolutely! Our students have the opportunity to perform. Private students are given the opportunity to participate in two recitals per year, one in December and one in May.
Sight Reading, Listening & Theory
For a small additional monthly fee, you can enroll your child in a weekly 30 minute lab time that takes places before or after the private lesson. In the lab time, the student will study music theory, sight reading, music listening and more. This can enhance their piano lessons and overall musicality.
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?
Get in Touch
Velocity Music
Academy – Austin
4301 West William Cannon Drive
Austin, TX 78749
M-TH: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Friday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sat: 9:00am – 12:00pm