back porch music studio

Back Porch Music Studio Lesson Instruction

Piano & Guitar lessons are designed to meet the specific needs & goals of each student. Lessons include a balance of theory, sight-reading, ear training, & repertoire appropriate to the student’s level of proficiency.

Your yearly tuition pays for 38 lessons during our 2024-2025 Season

• Fall / Winter Season (19 lessons):  August 19 - January 27
• Spring & Summer Season (19 lessons):  February 2 - June 16

We offer the following options for lessons: 

Piano Class

Piano Class is for beginning - early intermediate pianists.  Students will attend a weekly, 1 hour piano class with 3 students.  This accelerated piano program allows students to progress as quickly as they desire under the supervision of the teacher.

Premium Piano

Premium Piano lessons are for piano students ages 8 years and up. Students attend weekly for 45 minutes with 30 minutes of private instruction plus 15 minutes of lab time. Lab will usually take place during another student’s private lesson time. Students in Premium Piano are expected to practice a minimum of 20 minutes/day, 5 days/week.

Premium Piano Plus

Premium Plus is for Late Intermediate-Advanced student and includes 45 minutes of private instruction with 15 minutes of Music Theory & Technology lab time. Students enrolled in Premium Plus are expected to practice a minimum of 30 minutes/day, 6 days/week.

Music Theory & Keyboard Integration

 Students will use a variety resources to broaden their musical knowledge in the areas of:

🎶  Composition

🎶  Ear Training

🎶  Music & Composer History

🎶  Music Theory

🎶  Rhythm

🎶  Sight Reading

Guitar/Uke Private Lessons

Students attend a weekly, private (group available upon request) lesson for students interested in learning to play the guitar or ukulele