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Charlie Chipmunk
Beginning the journey
(1–4 years)
Beginning the journey
(1–4 years)
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Solid and experienced
(5-9 Years)
Solid and experienced
(5-9 Years)
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Leading the pack
(10+ Years)
Leading the pack
(10+ Years)
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Piano with Chelsea
Milton
FL
32570
United States
I care deeply about my students and the experience they have with music. I am not dedicated to a single musical path, but instead embrace all learning styles and goals. I am well organized and focused, which enables my students to get my full attention while they are learning with me.
Mark Weathers
B.M and NCTM
Soldotna
Alaska
99669
United States
I teach classical piano to pre-college students from beginner to advanced, including RCM exams, guild auditions, adjudications, festivals, and competitions. Lessons emphasize artistry, musicality, and healthy technique. Piano Safari is my preferred choice of curriculums for students.
Jaclyn Mrozek
Maineville
OH
45039
United States
PianoKats Music Education is a creative, community-centered piano studio in the Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati area, led by longtime teacher Jaclyn “Jaci” Mrozek. With over 25 years of experience, Jaci helps students of all ages grow as confident, expressive musicians through group, buddy, and pri
Windy Street Music Studio
Swift Current
SK
S9H4K8
Canada
I teach piano, guitar and vocal. And I love creative ways to connect with students of all kinds. Piano Safari has become the central curriculum for my younger students as they enjoy the course and I enjoy the way it resonates with them and with me.
Marcia Kravis
MM
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
19106
United States
I teach piano to students of many skill and experience levels, currently ranging in age from 6 to 82. Over 2 decades of experience as a classroom music teacher and 4 decades of private teaching enable me to focus private lessons on skill level, aspirations and learning style of each student.
Anthony Birnbaum
BMus, MMus
Iowa City
IA
52240-5944
United States
I have been teaching piano and organ for over 30 years and my goal has always been to help children and adults discover a life long love for music. I teach primarily in the student's home or online.
Janet Tschida (Maranatha Music Prep)
NCTM
Watertown
WI
53094
United States
Maranatha Music Prep offers private lessons, early childhood music and movement classes, piano and string ensembles, and theory and musicianship classes for the Watertown area community. We focus on developing our students' inner musician and equipping them to be lifelong musicians.
Jenny Boster
NCTM
Farr West
UT
84404
United States
I have 25+ years experience teaching all ages, from young children to adults. I love the playfulness of early piano lessons and incorporating play and movement and games into the lessons. I love starting beginners off with great technique.
Hammer & Strings Conservatory
DMA, NCTM,
Gilbert
AZ
85234
United States
Hammer & Strings Conservatory provides students with the highest level of music instruction available. Our teachers have graduate degrees and are professional performers. We LOVE teaching! Our facilities have only high quality instruments, and we have TONS of performance opportunities every semester
Ginny Godsey Piano Studio
San Antonio
TX
78240
US
I love teaching piano, and getting to know students and families! Students have opportunities to perform, and theory is included at all levels. I am a long-time church pianist, and I can eventually prepare students to play traditional and contemporary praise music.
Young Artist Music Project
St. Augustine
FL
32092
United States
The Young Artist Music Project (YAMP) was created to cultivate the next generation of skilled, versatile, and well-rounded musicians.
Through carefully sequenced programs and a collaborative community, students develop confidence, creativity, and a lifelong connection to music.
Mary Carlson Zuehlke
Mankato
MN
56001
United States
I've been teaching Violin and Piano Lessons for over 40 years and added Piano Safari as my main piano method in 2019. The students love it. It helps me learn how each student learns. Everyone learned so differently and I love teaching Piano Safari because of the diversity of songs.
Ann DuHamel
DMA, NCTM
Morris
MN
56267
United States
While I currently teach at the collegiate level, I have a small private studio, and often use the Piano Safari method with these students. I teach a unit on Piano Safari when I offer my elementary methods of piano pedagogy class. I focus on technical development, musical artistry, and joy of process
Jonathan Flowers
BA, MA. Certified Meditation Teacher through Open Heart
Bala Cynwyd
PA
19004
United States
My mission is to guide students of all ages to discover connection, knowledge, and creativity through the study of music. I draw upon my extensive background as a composer, scholar, performer, and certified meditation teacher to provide a well-rounded musical education for my students.
Triad Music Academy
MMT, PAC
Winston-Salem
NC
27103
United States
Triad Music Academy offers piano, guitar, voice, and violin lessons. Our students have won local competitions and gone on to study at Berklee College of Music and UNC School of the Arts.
Caroline Hand
Matlock
United Kingdom
I teach piano to children aged 6-11 in primary schools. My emphasis is on on building sound musicianship and technique, encouraging improvisation and having lots of fun! I start with Ready to Play then move onto Friends or PS1 depending on the child.
Moriah’s Piano Studio
Port Huron
Michigan
48060
United States
Moriah teaches beginner through intermediate level piano in Port Huron MI and online focussing on tailoring the lesson to the individuals physical differences, personality, and learning styles.
Kristi Strickland
McMinnville
OR
97128-2937
US
I have been teaching piano for over 30 years. I discovered Piano Safari 2 years ago and LOVE IT! I have a small studio and teach just 2 days per week. My students all LOVE Piano Safari.
Sharon Hale
Montclair
VA
22025
United States
I enjoy helping students discover they CAN play the piano! We learn to read music, improvise, play chord charts and have fun with ensembles. As much as possible, I use hands on activities (including games) to teach theory, and wherever possible pair students up for "buddy lessons".
Tricia Dawn Williams
Naxxar
NXR3102
Malta
I focus on maximising the fun factor from the very start, getting kids creating music from their very first lesson! I teach piano off the page as much as possible by playing super fun games, incorporating technology and doing improvisation with children. I also enjoy introducing adults to music.
Erin Cormack
IRMTNZ (Institute of Registered Music Teachers New Zealand) Associate, ATCL Piano, FTCL Clarinet, BMus
Rangiora
7400
New Zealand
I teach piano in a fun creative way tailored to student's own goals and interests while developing their technical and musical skills and encouraging curiosity and self-assessment so they can experience the satisfaction of achieving their own goals.
Esther Chan
RCM, NCTM
San Francisco
CA
94116
United States
I have many years of experience teaching piano in San Francisco, using Piano Safari and continuing on to the RCM curriculum. My students enjoy making music at the piano.
Matthew Campisi
MM
Rochester
NY
14624
United States
As a piano teacher, I view music education as a powerful tool—not only for developing artistic skill, but for nurturing the whole individual. My teaching philosophy is rooted in four core principles: technical foundation, personal growth, interpretive freedom, and the cultivation of life skills thro
Joanna Taylor
LTCL CT-ABRSM MTh-York
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 2DT
United Kingdom
I enjoy teaching a range of students from age 4 to adult. I currently teach using the Piano Safari approach through the early stages. I then teach largely classical music but also popular and jazz. Please see my website for more detail.
Claire Crehan
BMus MMus
Kilcock
Co. Kildare
n/a
Ireland
I run the piano department of our music school, with 55 piano students and 4 teachers. We are student centred in our approach to teaching, and understand that there are many different ways to learn and engage with music. Our central method is Piano Safari.
Natalie Weber
NCTM
Derby
KS
67037
United States
Music plays an important role in the formation of the culture of each generation. With this realization, the training of musicians today is a vital part of making a difference in the future. Students are inspired and encouraged to pursue excellence in every area of their piano studies.
Sue Anderson
Stow
OH
44224
United States
I teach beginner to early advanced students of all ages. I have been teaching piano for 35 years. The Piano Safari method has become my go-to for its emphasis on technique and musicality. I love teaching adult students with Piano Safari for the Older Student.
Brandon Bascom Music
NCTM, DMA
Clovis
CA
93619
United States
It is my vision to help students improve by incorporating principles I have learned from great teachers that I have found to be successful. I bring as much as I can from my experience in teaching, performing both as a soloist and collaboratively, from course work and my years of lessons.
Maffrine LaConte
Winston Salem
North Carolina
27103
United States
I teach piano primarily to homeschool students. I love nurturing creativity and helping students develop their skills and a genuine love for music. Some of my students have been recognized with composition awards.
Christine Goertzen
BA, RMT
Calgary
AB
T2Z 2H8
Canada
We provide in-home piano, guitar, and drum lessons in SE Calgary. Our piano instructors are experienced with the Piano Safari method.
Joanne Snowden
Member of ISM
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 3JL
United Kingdom
Piano lessons are fun and engaging and include a variety of activities and materials. Students say time flies and they are surprised when their lesson is over! Children learn when they are enjoying themselves and are given the chance to explore with music.
Angie Stevens
Great Falls
Virginia
22066
United States
I offer private in-home lessons in Great Falls, focusing on skills for a lifelong love of recreational music, with an emphasis on improvisation and encouraging natural movement to make learning fun and intuitive.
Katya Solovskaya
MTAC (Music Teachers Association of California), RCM (Royal Conservatory of Music)
Agoura Hills
CA
91301
United States
I combine classical and creative approaches in my teaching, which makes my lessons both dynamic and structured. I teach small group classes for young beginners, which provide the most enjoyable and happy start to early music learning. I teach in groups, partner lessons and one-on-one.
The Atkinson Piano Studio
NCTM
Marietta
Ohio
45750
United States
All levels are welcome! We are equipped with the latest technology to offer you both in person and online lessons as well as open up a world of endless possibilities. We love playing together. Students often have the opportunity to work together.
Furee Sung
DMA (Piano Perf) , MA (Music & Cognition), MM (Pedagogy and Perf)
West Vancouver
Canada
Premium piano lessons built on a rare synthesis of four disciplines:
· Science of music cognition,
· Artistry of a pianist,
· Pedagogy to empower, and
· Eurhythmics for holistic growth and creativity.
All levels and ages are welcome!
Music For Life Piano Studio - Melissa Slocum
Suwanee
GA
30024
United States
Encouragement is at the heart of everything I do. I help grow and support Creatives so their work impacts their communities in the most profound ways. Students are driven by their goals and the music they love. Healthy, Individualized Instruction which Motivates & Engages.
Marilyn Dodson
Spanish Fork
UT
84660
United States
I teach with a focus on creating a well-rounded musician with all the skills needed for any future path in music. With over 25 years of teaching experience I love teaching with a tailored approach to each student.
Hannah Lai
Umina Beach
NSW
2257
Australia
Hi, I'm Hannah! I believe music lessons should be fun, inspiring, and creative. Through improvisation, music theory games, and tailored activities, I help students build both skill and confidence – all while having fun. Every lesson is designed to meet each student where they’re at.
Mary Rose Walker-Lieberman
NCTM
Seattle
WA
98103-3665
United States
I teach piano and voice lessons in Edmonds, WA. I work mostly with young children, incorporating developmentally-appropriate strategies for play-based learning. I am very involved in my local MTNA chapter and teach out of Alley Bell Music in downtown Edmonds.
Verna Morris
ATCL
Pyes Pa
TAURANGA
3112
New Zealand
I teach integrated music using the TopMusic association guidelines and resources. I have several certificates for completed courses with TopMusic.
Windy Hill Piano
Leitchfield
KY
42754
USA
My aim is to give students the skills and mindset to become lifelong musicians. I teach ages 6 through adults, primarily with the Piano Safari methodology, but also aim to include other favorite pieces as soon as possible!
Michelle Hansen
Lindon
UT
84042
United States
I enjoy teaching piano because it's such a great skill for life. Music is for every type of learning style and individual. Piano Safari teaches in a way that all kinds of learners can progress and succeed.
Jill Call
Shelbyville
KY
40065
United States
I offer fun, engaging piano lessons for beginner and early intermediate students. I love helping young musicians build a strong musical foundation so piano can become a lifelong source of joy and creativity.
Pianorama
Ph.D.
Jackson
New Jersey
08527
United States
I offer private piano lessons and theory lessons for children and adults, at the beginner to early advanced levels. Students learn to play with technical proficiency so they can express themselves freely and artistically. Technique, Sight Reading, Theory, Ear Training and Recitals.
Katherine Fisher
M.M. University of Oklahoma
Albany
OH
45710
United States
I am co-author of the Piano Safari method and a member of the piano faculty at Ohio University. I love teaching and piano pedagogy!
Crescendo Music Loft
Madison
Connecticut
06437
United States
We are a Connecticut Shoreline studio for music lessons
in voice, piano, guitar, ukulele and the fundamentals of music. All skill levels are welcome, ages 4 -104.
Charlotte King Music Studio
Belfast
County Antrim
BT4 3JT
United Kingdom
I help children develop a love of piano and music in a way that builds self-belief as well as musical skill. I have over 20 years of teaching experience, am fully committed to ongoing professional development, and am passionate about child-centered learning.
Tammy Miller
BA Music, MFA
Orange City
FL
32763
United States
I’ve taught piano privately and at the university level for the past 25 years (retired from Stetson three years ago). My small private studio highlights individual student’s goals and helps them to achieve success and a love of music utilizing Piano Safari resources and strong technique.
