Individualized Instruction

One of the best ways to learn music is by studying privately with a master teaching artist through individual lessons. This allows the teacher to serve as a mentor and create personalized lesson plans that help students reach their goals and develop discipline and resiliency. Private lessons require additional dedication and a willingness to dive deeply into the world of music.
All Music PLACE students, including private lesson students, engage in music composition activities as a primary and regular part of their learning process. This focus on music creation is integral to the development of 21st Century skills and total musicianship. 

Six Piano/Composition Level:
Piano Discovery​
Piano Foundations
Piano Craft
Piano Artistry
Piano Mastery
Piano Professional
Music PLACE utilizes a variety of method books and supplements to build an individualized curriculum for each student based on their level, age, goals, and learning strengths. A few of the methods include: The Royal Conservatory's Celebration Series, the American Popular Piano series, Alfred's Premier Piano Course, FJH's Contemporary Keyboard series, Exploring Piano Classics, Hal Leonard's Jazz Piano Method, Gradus by composer Jeff Manookian, and many other supplemental materials by the teacher and other living composers that focus on developing creative skills. 

Private Lesson Details:

  • Dedicated practice time of 15-75 minutes per day, depending on level, age, and goals
  • Rates start at $80/hr or $60 for a 45-minute lesson.
  • 30 minute lessons are only available to first year Piano Discovery and Piano Foundations students
  • Year of Music Making (YMM) option available for a quarterly fee of $420 for 9 lessons
  • Achievement In Music (AIM) option available for a quarterly fee of $570 for 9 lessons
  • Students must purchase selected required material and have the option of purchasing supplemental material
  • Opportunities for YMM and AIM students to participate in recitals, performance classes, RCM examinations & special events
Effective Practice = efficient and goal-oriented repetition that helps us perform with ease, clarity, & confidence.
In-person lessons are offered at Luke's private studio (pictured in the panorama above) in downtown Montpelier, VT.
All lessons are currently taking place virtually until further notice. Please contact us if you are interested in starting lessons virtually or are interested in taking online courses.