Class Piano

Group classes are an ideal way for children to begin their piano education and build the foundation for continued individual study in piano or other instruments. Students will gain the skills they need to move into private lessons, while the fun-to-play songs, games, and group activities help the learning process and keep students focused and motivated.

All beginning piano students must start in class piano, and should expect to spend a maximum of two years in class instruction before moving to a private lesson. Students must have a piano at home on which to practice.
 Kindermusik Young Child is a recommended prerequisite for Class Piano.

Currently, group piano classes are only offered at the Naperville Campus.
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Mini Mozarts I (Beginners)
Mini Mozarts II (Continuing Students)
5 - 6 years

An introduction to the piano through singing, rhythm, movement, listening and playing songs. Young students enjoy making music and participating in age appropriate group activities. MMI candidates require a readiness interview. Please contact us to schedule an appointment prior to registration.
50 minutes / week
$360 - 18 week semester

Mini Mozart I
Tuesday 1:30-2:20pm Mozart Room (LF)

Wednesday 4:00-5:00 Mozart Room (JD)
Thursday 5:30-6:20pm Mozart Room (BS)
NEW! Wednesday 5:00-5:50pm Mozart Room (JD)

Mini Mozart II (9/06 start)
Tuesday 4:30-5:20 pm Mozart Room (LF)

Thursday 4:00-4:50 pm Mozart Room (SE)

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Class Piano I (Beginners)
Class Piano II (Continuing Students)
Ages 7 - 9

This class for beginning students offers a firm foundation in the fundamentals of piano playing. In addition to music-reading and keyboard skills, classes include music theory and ear-training games, improvisation exercises, and ensemble playing.
1 hour / week
$396 - 18 week semester

Piano I
Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm Mozart Room (KK)

Piano II (9/06 start)
Thursday 6:30-7:30pm Mozart Room (BS)
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Class Piano for Vocalists and Instrumentalists
Grade 10 - Adult

This piano class is designed for vocalists and instrumentalists who have a general interest in learning to play the piano, or for the serious student who plans to major in music or theatre arts. Classes will focus on the practical keyboard skills needed for all areas of music including keyboard technique, harmony, sight-reading, and transposition. Students will also have the opportunity to learn piano repertoire.
1 hour / week
$396 - 18 week semester

Tuesday 7:30-8:30pm Mozart Room (MG)

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NEW!
Suzuki Piano
For ages 3 and up

In the Suzuki method, the child, parent, and teacher all work together as part of a team. The parent attends the lessons, then reinforces what is taught with the child at home. The child-parent relationship is strengthened as the parent becomes the “at home” teacher. In the process, the parent is educated about their child’s learning style and also has the opportunity to help the child develop character traits such as self-discipline, problem-solving skills, and perseverance through the time they spend together creating music.   

The Suzuki method allows children to develop a keen ear for music. They become able to discern pitch accurately and learn to listen intently, detecting subtle musical nuances. They come to be able to recognize musical form, identify musical periods, and so on. Suzuki students learn to play by ear. They are able to learn melodies on their own, using this skill and in some cases to put together whole pieces. It is after the ear training is established that they learn to read music.

Children are taught how to perform from an early age in the Suzuki style of learning. They perform for their peers in group class on monthly basis and become comfortable in front of an audience. Children memorize each piece they learn and continue to review those pieces and new ones over time. The end result is that they possess a repertoire of music which they are able to perform at a moment’s notice. Each piece grows in character and musicality as the child matures and develops. Self-confidence and poise grow and children develop self-esteem through their study of music. 

Plainfield Campus
Mondays 12:00 - 2:00pm (BS)

Naperville Campus
Wednesdays 12:45-2:45pm (BS)
Thursdays 12:00-4:30pm
(BS)

$650 / 18 weeks
includes weekly 1/2hr lesson, a monthly group lesson, and your introductory meeting