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Patient, structured piano and voice lessons for children from age six and for adults returning to music.

Clara BennettPiano · Voice

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.

12years teaching

30students each week

Ages 6+and adults

What I teach

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First steps piano

Short, playful lessons for young beginners: rhythm, reading and first songs.

30 min · $140/month

Weekly piano

Repertoire, technique and theory at your pace, with goals we set together.

45 min · $195/month

Voice

Healthy singing technique, breathing and songs you love, for teens and adults.

45 min · $195/month

a few notes on how it works

How lessons work

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.

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 families ask

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.

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