First steps piano
Short, playful lessons for young beginners: rhythm, reading and first songs.
30 min · $140/month
Piano and voice lessons in Portland
Music lessons that fit your week
Patient, structured piano and voice lessons for children from age six and for adults returning to music.
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Clara BennettPiano teacher
- Beginners welcome
- Recitals twice a year
- In person or online
The teacher
Hi, I’m Clara.
I started teaching piano in my parents’ living room and never stopped. Today I teach about thirty students a week, from first-time six-year-olds to adults picking up the music they left behind.
Lessons balance real pieces with the reading, rhythm and technique that make the next piece easier. Every student plays in a relaxed recital twice a year.
- Piano
- Voice
12years teaching
30students each week
Ages 6+and adults
Lessons
Weekly piano
Repertoire, technique and theory at your pace, with goals we set together.
45 min · $195/monthVoice
Healthy singing technique, breathing and songs you love, for teens and adults.
45 min · $195/monthHow it begins
Book a trial lesson
Pick a 30-minute time on the booking page.
Meet and play
We find the right starting point and talk about goals.
Choose a weekly time
Keep the same slot every week all term.
Play for family
Two informal recitals a year to share progress.
Kind words
Our daughter asks to practice now. Clara found pieces she actually wanted to play.Example parent, Demo quote
I came back to piano after twenty years. Lessons are calm, clear and fun.Example adult student, Demo quote
Questions
Do we need a piano at home?
A full-size keyboard with weighted keys is fine to start.
What if we need to cancel?
Cancel at least 24 hours before and you get a makeup credit to book another time.
How does payment work?
A flat monthly rate, paid by Venmo, Zelle or cash. You get an invoice each month.
Ready for your first lesson?
Trial lessons are 30 minutes. Choose a time that suits you.
Book a lesson