Private Piano Lessons

Learn how to play the piano in Waxhaw, North Carolina

Private piano lessons are held at the residence of Brittany Smith in Waxhaw, North Carolina.  At Faith Christian Music Studio, you will find a lively educational environment that fosters and nurtures every student’s unique gifts and abilities.  With experience as a church pianist, Certificate of Merit graduate, and a piano teacher, it is my pleasure to open up my studio to my neighborhood friends.

Note: All students must have an acoustic piano or a digital piano with weighted keys.

Benefits of Learning Piano

Multiple studies have confirmed the fact that learning a musical instrument improves brain development and mental function.  No matter what age you are, learning the piano:

  • Improves thinking skills
  • Helps eye tracking for better reading
  • Sharpens Listening skills
  • Encourages critical thinking and problem solving
  • Supports hand-eye coordination
  • Develops right and left brain function
  • Maintains and strengthens memory
  • Cultivates concentration and focus
  • Promotes diligence and discipline toward a specific goal
  • Encourages analytic and holistic thinking
  • Strengthens good posture
  • Deepens artistic sensibilities

Lesson Content

  • Classical and traditional repertoire
  • Technique
  • Performance preparation
  • Sight reading
  • Musical Theory
  • Ear training

In late May and Early December, students will be able to share what they have learned with family and friends via seasonal recitals.

Age and Levels

I welcome students of all ages, levels, and capabilities.

Younger students receive the most benefit out of private lessons when they have reached the ability to read in school (around 6 or 7).  However, if a child is having difficulties in learning how to read, learning piano can actually serve as a benefit to such a student.  Students younger than 6 are welcome also.  But, they may not absorb all of the benefits of their lessons until later.

A longer private piano lesson is almost always better.  I very highly recommend at least 45 minute lessons weekly.  However, any student has the freedom to determine how long or short they desire their lesson to be.  Here are some loose recommendations regarding lesson length:

  • Young Beginner……………………………..30 minutes
  • Beginner/Intermediate……………………. 45 minutes
  • Advanced………………………………………..60 minutes

Adults are more than welcome to enroll in Faith Christian Music Studio.  It’s never too late to learn an instrument!

Pricing

  • 30 Minutes…………………..$140/month
  • 45 Minutes……………………$210/month
  • 60 Minutes……………………$280/month

To find out more about payment and billing, read through the “payment” section of the studio policy.  All tuition is for one month of weekly lessons.

NOTE: As a pre-requisite for enrolling in this studio, students need a good instrument to practice on.  This would include a tuned acoustic piano or a digital piano with weighted keys.  Keyboards that do not have weighted keys are not suitable for practicing and will discourage students from continuing with their lessons.  They are actually a different instrument altogether.  See the Piano Hunting page for more details.

Enrollment

If you are interested in enrolling your child in piano lessons, please call me at 704-350-5668 or e-mail me at faithchristianmusicstudio@gmail.com .  If you are really serious about starting private piano lessons, you can fill out this form.