Keyboard
& Piano Lessons
Learn the keys.
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Learn to Play Keys
At SoundLife, we take a whole new approach to the classic concept of piano lessons by starting with what a student already loves and working from there. Lessons on the keyboard or piano start with the basics: learning each and every student’s goals and aspirations. What do you love about the keys? What makes you want to play? What are your favorite bands or artists? Is your dream to accompany yourself singing, or do you see yourself rocking out on stage with an electronic act? Once we understand a student’s goals and passion points, our expert teachers create a customized curriculum that has them looking forward to every lesson.
Express Yourself on the Keys
The SoundLife approach is to build on a student’s excitement. From the very first lesson, students will be playing the keys, quickly learning finger patterns, melodies, and chords to show off to friends and family. These tools can then be applied to songs they love. Our primary goal is to sky-rocket engagement by showing students how to use what they learn in their lessons to navigate and interpret the wealth of musical information all around them every day. From social media to websites, apps, and YouTube, learning opportunities are everywhere. We empower and guide students as they problem solve, and we help accelerate their progress by giving them real-world applications for what they learn.
We’re a performance-driven school. We use songs, techniques, and projects to set personal goals with each student. This may lead to reading and playing classical style concert piano, learning how to understand synthesizers and midi, or playing rock keyboard in a band of their own. We meet students where they are and help them get to where they want to be. We connect with what they love in order to teach them how to find and confidently express their creative voice.
Whether you're a beginner or an accomplished player, we have a teacher for you!
We’ve worked with every level of student. Maybe you’ve been playing for years and want to kick it up a notch, or maybe this is the first time you’ve ever sat at the keys. Either way, we’ve got you! Our teachers have performed on arena stages around the world, and have experience, excitement, and skills to share.
Meet Our Featured Teachers
Christa
Piano / Voice / Songwriting Teacher
Christa is a singer and skilled pianist who is equally adept at performing Bach as she is Bluegrass, and beyond. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, she has a wealth of experience teaching voice and piano to students of all ages and levels. Her relaxed and holistic-yet-disciplined approach to lessons creates a collaborative process of learning and self-discovery that makes her extremely popular with her students. Christa mentors her students as they work toward their own musical goals, and she encourages them to explore and uncover their own voice and style along the way.
Mark
Guitar / Voice / Piano / Bass / Drum / Songwriting / Recording Teacher, Band Coach
Mark is an accomplished guitarist, recording artist, and film composer. He’s written, produced, and recorded numerous albums and singles of his own as well as for multiple other artists, and has scored music for several award-winning commercials and films. In 2015, he was the touring guitarist for teen pop sensation Taylor Grey. His easy demeanor and love for teaching makes him a great instructor for beginners, singer-songwriters, budding producers, and even advanced rockers.
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How Does it Work? (FAQ)
What is the best age to start keyboard or piano lessons?
It’s never too early or late to begin understanding and exploring the keys! Students as young as age 4 can begin to explore melody, rhythm, and harmony — learning simple concepts and songs. Older children age 8 and up, teenagers, and adults all see immediate progress toward their individual goals.
Do I need my own keyboard/piano to start?
Students who don’t have their own keyboard or piano won’t need to purchase one immediately. We offer new students a loaner keyboard for in-person trial lessons. If you decide to sign up for lessons with us, the first thing you’ll need is a basic electric keyboard, which can cost as little as $100. We’ll work with you to find the best option for your first keyboard or piano.
Are keys/piano Lessons in-person or online?
Whichever option you prefer! All SoundLife music lessons are offered in-person or online, or a combination of the two.
Locals:
While our music lessons are private, the ultimate goal of our performance-based program is for each and every (Los Angeles local) student to take part in as much of our Five-Stage Program as they are comfortable with so they can benefit from all that our musical community has to offer. We invite and urge all students to take part in our regular Student Jams where they can meet, socialize, and play with other students in a band setting. We also encourage all students to take part in our Student Showcases, where they can build real confidence by performing alongside their peers.
Out of Town:
No matter where you’re located, you can take lessons with a professional musician with years of industry experience – SoundLife offers online/remote lessons nationwide, regardless of location! All you need is an internet connection, and an instrument to get started. If you’d like more information on our remote programs and the many tools and resources we have available online, you can request more info here.
What is the cost of keys/piano lessons with SoundLife?
The cost of piano lessons is between $250-$415 for a package of four lessons depending on lesson length. Lessons range from 30min to 60min, although we typically reserve 30min lessons for little rockers under 10. Lesson packages are like a digital punch card. Each lesson is tied to attendance. If you choose to quit at any time, unused lessons will be refunded. If you’re having a blast and want to keep learning and improving, your package will renew after every four lessons.