Quality, professional piano instruction for all ages and levels
preparing students for a life-long enjoyment of music making, while also developing valuable life skills and personality traits

 
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The Art of Piano is a professional, full-time music instruction studio dedicated to providing students of any age with high quality piano and comprehensive music instruction offering programs appropriate to each individual‘s age, abilities and aspirations. Lessons are taught by Dr. Maria Horváth, active concert pianist and highly experienced teacher (beginner to graduate piano major levels). The Art of Piano distinguishes itself by offering:

 

  • An individualized approach
  • The promotion of injury-preventive piano technique
  • A combination of the best American and European teaching methods
  • The opportunity to play modern and early keyboard instruments
  • Technology-enhanced learning
    • Student computer lab with MIDI keyboards available before or after each private lesson
    • Sophisticated music education, notation and editing software programs
    • Audio system for accompanying and listening
    • Quality video and audio equipment for recording and critiquing
    • Full-size electronic piano interfaced with computer for music notation and recording
  • A variety of activities and performance opportunities throughout the year
    • Private le ssons
    • Computer time in addition to each private lesson
    • Regular formal and informal performance opportunities
    • Yearly evaluation by university or college faculty
  • A variety of programs
  • A comprehensive professional curriculum
    • Piano repertoire and technique
    • Sight-reading
    • Memorization
    • Ensemble playing
    • Chamber music
    • Ear training
    • Music theory
    • Music history
    • Early keyboard instruments--harpsichord and fortepiano on site
    • Harmonization
    • Transposition
    • Composition
  • A specialized lending library of DVD-s, CD-s, books, and audio/video courses for students and their families
  • Award programs

The core curriculum consists of classical, traditional, and jazzy music. However, sacred music and other musical styles may also be included at student‘s request.

   

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