Piano Lessons at Reisinger Conservatory of Music, Lakeville, MN
At Reisinger Conservatory of Music learning to play the piano sets our students up for a lifetime of enjoyment of music. Our instruction, cultivated over 45 years of teaching, uses the most advanced curriculum for the best results. Our program to enhance the enjoyment of learning includes the following:
One-on-One Piano Instruction
The most effective learning occurs with individual attention. Lesson lengths offered are thirty, forty-five and sixty minutes. Pre-professional students may need to take longer lessons length.
All piano students learn Theory, Ear-Training & Sight Reading
It is important to learn music theory as it is the backbone of music. Learning theory enhances the students’ understanding of their music and its creation. Understanding music theory can help students gain a deep appreciation of music. It is critical that students learn to play by ear as well as learning how to play at sight. When the student is ready, the teacher will incorporate this part into the lessons. Sight-reading is a vital part of making music. Strong sight-reading skills make learning new pieces faster and more efficient.
Music Appreciation
All lessons will include music appreciation.
Workshop/Recitals
We offer recitals and/or public performances. We also provide additional public performance opportunities for students as well as judged events on a state and national level. A more formal annual recital takes place at the end of each school year.
Beginner Piano Lessons
Students of any age may enroll in our beginner piano program. Lessons start by introducing the parts of your instrument and the basics of how you produce sound. Depending on your musical goals, you will learn the basics of how to read music and develop a keen sense of rhythm and musicality. Beginning with the very first lesson, students will be playing songs from their books! We aim to instill in all our music students an appreciation for their instrument.
Intermediate and Advanced Piano Lessons
Pick up where you left off, whether you have limited knowledge of piano or years under your belt, our piano instructor can evaluate your skill and help you improve your performance. Not only will you be able to play more complicated music, but you will focus on improving your tone, clarity, rhythm, technique, and performance skills. You will become a critical listener of style (i.e., jazz, rock, and blues). Once you have enough knowledge of your instrument, we will introduce improvisation and playing as a soloist.
Younger Students (Ages 18 and under)
Students will receive one on one private piano lessons each week with the same instructor. Lessons will focus not only on playing the piano, but also on technique, ear-training, sight-reading, and music appreciation. Parental involvement for weekly at home practicing for children five & under needed.
- Up to thirty-eight private lessons each year.
- Annual recital in June & December
- Additional performances by invitation
- Fun and motivational practice challenges
Adult Students (Ages 18+)
Students will receive one-on-one private piano lessons with the same instructor. Lessons will focus not only on playing the piano, but also on technique, ear-training, sight-reading, and music appreciation and stylistic enhancement.
- Up to thirty-eight private lessons 30 min, 45 min, or an hour session each year.
- Annual recital in June & December
- Additional performances by invitation
- Fun and motivational practice challenges
Pre-professional/Professional
For students interested in pre-Professional careers: after a detailed review of the student’s knowledge and goals of study. This course is for students who are interested in a music career whether in education, performance, or preparation for auditions.
Did you know?
- Learning and mastering a musical instrument improves the way the brain breaks down and understands human language, making music students more apt to pick up a second language.
- Children who study music tend to have larger vocabularies and more advanced reading skills than their peers who do not participate in music lessons.
- Children who study a musical instrument are more likely to excel in all their studies, work better in teams, have enhanced critical thinking skills, stay in school, and pursue further education.
At Reisinger Conservatory of Music Studying an instrument sets our students up for a life time of enjoyment of music.