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We welcome all ages and all abilities! It’s never too late to begin or return to music and private lessons. We offer lessons both online and in-person at our Maplewood, Benton Park, and Maryland Heights locations in piano and a variety of additional instrument options, including voice, guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, drums, cello, saxophone, trumpet, organ, songwriting, and audio engineering.
Whether you are a current student, a parent of a current student, or you are interested in enrolling in piano lessons soon, I'm sure you have a lot about how piano lessons work with STL Piano Lessons.
Worry not. We have answers for you and here they are!
When does the Spring semester begin:
January 11th, 2021
What are some other important dates for the fall semester:
Enrollment opens: December 6th, 2020
Enrollment closes: January 4th, 2021
Vacation: April 26th - May 2nd
Recitals: TBA
How do I enroll:
If you ARE NOT a current student, you will be able to enroll a month before the next semester.
If you ARE a current student, you will be automatically enrolled.
What if I want to enroll after enrollment closes? Can I enroll mid-semester:
No. Once enrollment closes, we will not be taking any new students until the next semester opens for enrollment. If you do not enroll by January 4th, you will have to wait until our next semester to get in.
How much is tuition:
We are excited to now offer simplified tuition! No more variable tuition. The rates are as follows:
60 Minute Lessons
Pay Up Front For Semester: $1040
Monthly Payments: $285
30 Minute Lessons
Pay Up Front For Semester: $720
Monthly Payments: $190
How do I pay my tuition:
You now have two payment options. You can either pay upfront for the semester at a discounted rate or you can make monthly payments. When you enroll you will have the option to choose which one you want to do. Tuition will be auto-charged to your account just like our monthly tuitions are now. Once you enter your payment method into your account (credit card, debit card, or checking account), you are all set. All billing will be done automatically. Semester payments will be billed when the student enrolls or on the first day of the new semester. Monthly payments will be billed on the first of every month.
Do I need to re-enroll every semester:
No. Current students will be automatically enrolled in the upcoming semester unless they give written notice (via email) that they want to cancel lessons.
What if I want to drop out mid-semester:
We ask all of our students to commit to a full semester of lessons. If a student wants to drop out mid-semester, that is their prerogative, but they will still be responsible for paying for the entire semester. No refunds. If you want to cancel at the end of a semester, you can do so by sending us an email.
What if I want to take a vacation during the semester:
Students, and teachers, will get a one-week vacation at the end of each semester. If you want to take a vacation during the semester, you will have to cancel your lesson(s) with your teacher that occur during that time. If you let your teacher know 4 hours or more ahead of time they will send you a video lesson through your online account for the week(s) you miss.
Are there any other changes to the school policies due to the change to semesters:
Not many. Most of our policies will remain the same, but there are a few that will change. Please CLICK HERE to download a PDF of our new school policies.
What if I have more questions:
If you have any other questions, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page by CLICKING HERE. You can also hit reply with any questions you have and I am happy to answer them for you.
We could not be more excited to have you on board this spring!
Whether you are a current student, a parent of a current student, or you are interested in enrolling in piano lessons soon, I'm sure you have a lot of questions about how semesters will work once we begin them in September.
Worry not. We have answers for you and here they are!
When does the fall semester begin:
September 14th, 2020
What are some other important dates for the fall semester:
Enrollment opens: August 2nd, 2020
Enrollment closes: September 8th, 2020
Vacation: December 21st - January 3rd
Recitals: TBA
How do I enroll:
If you ARE NOT a current student, you will be able to enroll starting August 2nd. You can enroll via our Enroll page on our website by CLICKING HERE.
If you ARE a current student, we will contact you via email to get you enrolled in August.
What if I want to enroll after enrollment closes? Can I enroll mid-semester:
No. Once enrollment closes, we will not be taking any new students until the next semester opens for enrollment. If you do not enroll by September 8th, you will have to wait until our next semester to get in.
How much is tuition:
We are excited to now offer simplified tuition! No more variable tuition. The rates are as follows:
60 Minute Lessons
Pay Up Front For Semester: $1040
Monthly Payments: $285
30 Minute Lessons
Pay Up Front For Semester: $720
Monthly Payments: $190
How do I pay my tuition:
You now have two payment options. You can either pay upfront for the semester at a discounted rate or you can make monthly payments. When you enroll you will have the option to choose which one you want to do. Tuition will be auto-charged to your account just like our monthly tuitions are now. Once you enter your payment method into your account (credit card, debit card, or checking account), you are all set. All billing will be done automatically. Semester payments will be billed when the student enrolls or on the first day of the new semester. Monthly payments will be billed on the first of every month.
If I am a current student, do I have to make the switch over to semesters:
Yes. All current students will be converted over to semesters and will be asked to commit to a full semester of lessons starting on September 14th. When enrollment opens, we will contact you via email to get you enrolled for the fall semester. You will have your normal month to month lessons right up until the week of September 14th. Please note that you will have two separate charges in September. One will be a prorated charge for the first two weeks of lessons in September as you finish out your month to month lessons. The second will be your charge for the upcoming semester with your new tuition.
Do I need to re-enroll every semester:
No. Current students will be automatically enrolled in the upcoming semester unless they give written notice (via email) that they want to cancel lessons.
What if I want to drop out mid-semester:
We ask all of our students to commit to a full semester of lessons. If a student wants to drop out mid-semester, that is their prerogative, but they will still be responsible for paying for the entire semester. No refunds. If you want to cancel at the end of a semester, you can do so by sending us an email.
If I am a current student, will my tuition be changing:
Yes. All students will be paying the new tuition. When we contact you to enroll in the fall semester, you will have the choice to pay upfront for the semester or set up monthly payments.
If I am a current student, will my schedule be changing:
No. Unless you and/or your teacher would like to change your schedule before then, your schedule will not change from what it is now.
What if I want to take a vacation during the semester:
We are eliminating our current vacation allowance policy. Moving forward, students, and teachers, will get a two-week vacation at the end of each semester. If you want to take a vacation during the semester, you will have to cancel your lesson(s) with your teacher that occur during that time. If you let your teacher know 4 hours or more ahead of time they will send you a video lesson through your online account for the week(s) you miss.
Are there any other changes to the school policies due to the change to semesters:
Yes. Most of our policies will remain the same, but there are a few that will change. Please CLICK HERE to download a PDF of our new school policies.
What if I have more questions:
If you have any other questions, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page by CLICKING HERE. You can also hit reply with any questions you have and I am happy to answer them for you.
We could not be more excited about this new direction and the way it will impact our students, our teachers and our school as a whole! We can't wait to see our students shine this fall!
That’s right. I said it. The piano is way cooler than any other instrument on the planet.
That doesn’t mean I don’t love all types of musical instruments, because I do. I actually used to play trumpet in my younger years and I loved it.
I love my brother and sister musicians and have huge respect for anyone who learns to play an instrument well, so please understand this blog post is all in good fun.
I can’t play the guitar, at least not very well. And I sure can’t play the trombone, so hear me when I say that it takes time and dedication to be good at any instrument. Every instrument is needed to make the world of music the full and wonderful place that it is.
So that being said, here is why the piano is better than any other instrument.
The piano is the only instrument that is laid out horizontally instead of vertically. It is easier to see what you are doing and understand what is going on. The guitar is vertical. Wind instruments are either vertical or use valve combinations. Most instruments tend to be very confusing at first. But the piano makes sense. You can look at a piano and start to see the patterns. You can see the black note pattern of 2 and 3. That’s why I think the piano is the best instrument to learn first. It’s not just because I am a piano player. It’s because of the way it is laid out which makes it easier to understand and learn music theory.
It is super easy to play the piano. Anyone can do it. You don’t have to worry about the proper breathing techniques. Or proper mouth placement. You can just bang on the keys and music comes out. Now, that’s not to say it doesn’t take some time to learn how to make the piano sound good. But to create a sound on the piano is pretty easy compared to other instruments.
You can’t play the piano out of tune. As long as the piano has been properly tuned by a professional, you will play in tune every time. There is nothing you can do in your playing to make the piano sound out of tune. I can’t think of any other instruments like that. With the guitar, you have to make sure your fingers are placed right in the center of the tabs. With wind instruments, there are a million things that can cause you to play out of tune like breath support, proper embouchure, your mouthpiece, etc. But with the piano, you just sit down and play.
The piano makes you a one-man-band. More than any other instrument, you have everything you need in the piano. Your left hand can cover the bass and rhythm. Your right hand can cover the harmony and melody. You don’t need any other instruments to make a full sound. That’s why you see a lot of piano bars around the world. Have you ever seen a guitar bar or a drum bar?
Piano players can play two things at the same time. With piano you have two hands, each playing different parts. Piano players have to be able to read bass clef and treble clef. We can do it all. It’s true that guitar players use both hands, but one is only for strumming or picking. Drummers are for sure the kings of rhythmic coordination, but still, they don’t have to read notes, only rhythms. With piano, we do it all - rhythm, harmony and melody. Left hand and right hand. Bass clef and treble clef.
I could go on and on but my main purpose for this blog post is to show you all the wonderful qualities of the piano. If you are thinking of learning more about music, or you have a child that you want to expose to the world of music, I highly recommend starting with the piano. They may move on to other instruments down the road, but starting with the piano is going to give them a huge jump start.
The one thing that can be challenging with the piano, is buying and making room for an actual piano. But I have good news for you. With all the amazing technology in the world these days, there are some amazing keyboards out there that sound and feel just like a piano. These keyboards are easy to move, easy to make room for and always stay in tune.
I actually made a Keyboard For Beginners guide. It will give you my top 5 suggestions for really affordable keyboards that sound and feel great. Hit the button below to get the guide for free!
Whatever instrument you land on, I can’t wait to see where it takes you. There is nothing like being able to play a musical instrument. I may be partial to the piano, but the truth is you can’t go wrong. Just pick one and get started today.
The internet is an amazing tool. It has become a crucial part of our daily existence. I mean, can you imagine the world with no internet?
Me neither.
I have used online tutorials to learn so much about music, marketing and more. YouTube alone has supplied me enough information to get a doctorate in multiple subjects.
Whenever I want to learn how to use some new software, I go to YouTube. Whenever I have a question about business or marketing, I go to YouTube. Knowledge is power and all the knowledge we can handle is right at our fingertips.
Can you learn how to play piano through YouTube videos?
There is certainly no shortage of piano tutorials on there. If you want to learn how to play a chord or figure out a specific voicing in a song you love, YouTube is a great solution.
Sometimes more does not mean good. Sometimes we can be oversaturated with information. There are so many different piano how-to videos on YouTube, how would you know where to begin? It’s extremely overwhelming.
I have had many students come to me because they tried to learn on their own but soon became confused and stressed out by all the information out there. It seemed like to large of a mountain to climb on their own. They also needed someone to encourage them and keep them accountable. YouTube won’t do that for you.
Look, we just can’t take in every video on YouTube. No one has that kind of time. So what is the answer?
We need a guide. We need someone who has been down the path that we want to travel to show us the way. We need someone to put the chaos into order. We need a plan. And we need accountability.
And that is what a great piano teacher can do.
I love the internet. I love YouTube. But I also love my mentors and coaches who have guided me along life’s path. I wouldn’t be where I am today without them and I will continue to have teachers in my life to help me sift through all the information that google leaves on my front door. With the combination of a good teacher and all the information the internet has to offer, I know I can conquer the world. And so can you.
If you are having trouble wading through the chaos of YouTube piano videos, we can help. Hit the button below to get some more information about piano lessons in St. Louis.
P.S. Do you think STL Piano Lessons should offer online piano lessons?
Have you heard of this new thing called “the internet?” It’s all the rage in Europe. ;)
One of the best things about the internet, is finding products and services we need so quickly. I don’t even remember how we did that before the world wide web, but it is pretty amazing.
All you have to do is type in the thing you need with the words “near me” and you will get hundreds if not thousands of suggestions.
Need a new lawn mower, it’s there. Need a pizza STAT, it’s there. Need piano lessons for your kids, it’s there!
Before I start sounding too much like an old man and start asking you to help me program my VCR, let me get to the point. If you type into a search engine the words “piano lessons near me” you are going to get a lot of great options. In any city, you will find so many great teachers. And I know this is no exception in St. Louis.
St. Louis is a vibrant music town. It’s one of my favorite things about this city. The musical history alone is so full and robust, let the alone the current scene we have today. There are a lot of amazing musicians in this town, and what do most musicians do during the day?
They teach.
We are blessed with so many great music teachers and STL Piano Lessons is proud to be amongst them! And while some schools offer many different types of instrument instruction, we focus solely on piano because we want to be the best. It’s important for us to have the best teachers in town. And it’s important for us to value you as a student and to do all we can to help you reach your musical goals!
So the next time you type in “piano lessons near me,” know that we are proud to be a part of those search results. It can be an overwhelming process finding the right teacher, so we hope you will reach out to us with any questions you may have. We are more than happy to help you find the perfect teacher, whoever that may be.
Be sure to take full advantage of this whole internet thing. I think it may just be a fad like fax machines and cell phones, so who knows when they will take it away. Better enjoy it while you can!
