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Piano
Private piano lessons for ages 6 to adult, from first notes to pre-professional, near 71st and Yale.
Piano is often called the best first instrument because it lets students see and hear how music works: melody and harmony, both clefs, every note laid out in front of them. Piano lessons at our Tulsa studio near 71st and Yale are private and at least 45 minutes, built around each student, whether that is a six-year-old finding middle C, a teenager preparing a festival piece, or an adult returning to the keyboard after years away.
Our piano faculty is led by co-director Dr. Milton Fernández, a concert pianist, and includes teachers who hold Doctors of Musical Arts in piano. Students learn to read fluently, play with healthy technique, and understand the music under their hands, from Bach and Chopin to jazz standards and the pop songs they love.
Ages & Levels:
Private lessons for ages 6 through adult
Complete beginners through advanced and pre-professional pianists
Adult beginners and returning players, at a pace that fits a busy schedule
Students preparing for festivals, competitions, and college auditions
Under 6? Our Kindermusik (ages 0 to 6) and pre-instrument classes (ages 4 to 6) build the rhythm, listening, and coordination that make a strong start at the piano
What You'll Learn:
Technique: hand position, finger independence, scales, arpeggios, and pedaling
Reading: fluent reading in treble and bass clef, with sight reading at every level
Theory and ear training: chords, harmony, intervals, and playing by ear
Repertoire: a classical foundation from Baroque to modern, plus jazz, pop, and contemporary pieces
Musicianship: phrasing, dynamics, and memorization, so pieces sound like music, not exercises
Performance: studio recitals, plus MTNA, OMTA, and TAMTA festivals and competitions
Teachers:
Piano students learn from pianists who hold music degrees or perform professionally, several with master's and doctoral degrees in piano. Teachers are matched to each student's age, level, and goals, from a patient first teacher for a young beginner to a concert-level coach for a pre-professional student. Meet the Tulsa Team
FAQ:
Q: What age is best to start piano lessons?
A: Most children are ready for private piano lessons around age 6, when they can focus for a full lesson and begin reading notes. Younger children can start with our Kindermusik and pre-instrument classes, which build rhythm, listening, and coordination that carry straight into piano.
Q: Do I need a piano at home?
A: Yes, daily practice needs an instrument at home. An acoustic piano is ideal, and a full-size 88-key digital piano with weighted keys works well for beginners. Your teacher is happy to advise on what to look for before you buy.
Q Are piano lessons only classical?
A: Every student builds a classical foundation in technique and reading, and lessons can also include jazz, pop, and contemporary music. Many students mix styles, and teachers choose repertoire around each student's goals and interests.
Q: Can adults take piano lessons?
A: Absolutely. Adult beginners and returning players are some of our most dedicated students. Lessons move at your pace and focus on the music you want to play, with the same theory and reading foundation our younger students receive.