PIANO DEPARTMENT
Private Lessons: Traditional, Classical, Jazz Piano
The piano is an excellent instrument to start your music education. Private piano sessions involve establishing a solid foundation in rhythm, pitch, ear training, and coordination/technique, as well as keyboard geography and music reading. Consequent sessions continue to expand student repertoire, and further develop improvisational, compositional, and music theory skills. Students will be exposed to a variety of musical styles, and also presented with various music notation and listening media.
Youth – 30/45 minutes; Teenage and Adult – 45/60 minutes
Instruction in piano may begin for students as young as 3 years old. If your young student is not ready to start private lessons, a Preschool Music class is available for students ages 3-6 as an introductory music course of study.
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The Fox River Academy welcomes beginner students, transfer students, students with special challenges, pupils preparing for auditions and competitions, adult students, individuals interested in pursuing a music career, students needing assistance with jazz band music, etc. We have a diverse piano staff with years of performance/teaching experience to help individuals develop in many areas of music.
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Adult piano lessons are an increasing trend. Whether you had piano lessons as a child, or simply have always wanted to learn to play the piano, you will enjoy studying with our supportive and experienced instructors.
If you do not already have a piano at home, you have several options. The first option is to purchase an acoustic upright piano, baby grand piano, or a full grand piano. You may find them in used or new condition– what you select may depend on your budget and preferences. Our office also has a waiting list where we match students/families with free piano donations (please contact our Academy office if interested).
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The second and least expensive option is to purchase an electric keyboard or digital piano. Electronic pianos with 88 weighted keys are preferred; any keyboard with 66 full-size keys or above is OK to start on for the first several months of study. If a student is committed to continuing music study after a quarter or two of lessons, we generally recommend students graduate to either a digital or acoustic full-size piano.