Question 1

What age groups do you offer piano classes for?

Accepted Answer

We offer beginner piano lessons for elementary aged students in the form of group lessons. Our Piano with Friends program is a 2 school-year program designed for students who are in kindergarten or 1st grade at level 1.

Piano Express is the program we offer to students ages 6/7 and up.

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Question 2

What's the most affordable way to get piano lessons?

Accepted Answer

Group lessons like our Piano With Friends and Piano Express classes offer a cost-effective way to learn piano while benefiting from a social and engaging learning environment.

Additionally, while most private lessons are only 30 minutes, our group classes are 60 minutes which allow the students more time to practice in class.

Question 3

How much will it take to learn piano?

Accepted Answer

At SJMS, we use a unique "Learn, Practice, Mastery" (LPM) method of teaching that teaches students and aids parents in helping with regular, at home practice that is efficient and effective. We know that kids don't want to practice, they want to play!

Our assignments are called "Playtime" assignments because we want kids to see the time they are on the piano as "playing the piano"! It's important to balance both "work" and "fun" in the practice sessions and our LPM method bakes that right in!

Question 4

What age should a child start piano?

Accepted Answer

Our youngest beginners are 5 years old!

However, there is no "perfect" age to start learning piano! Young beginners will move more slowly as they need to develop more finger dexterity.

Older beginners will learn and progress more quickly. Our classes accommodate both very young beginners and "older" beginners.

Question 5

Is learning piano worth it for kids?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Learning piano helps children develop fine motor skills, discipline, and confidence. It also fosters a lifelong appreciation for music. 
Most experts agree that having a basis in piano is the best foundation for learning other instruments, supporting oneself in singing, and learning music theory.

Question 6

How long does it take a child to learn piano?

Accepted Answer

With consistent practice and instruction, most children can sing simple melodies within a few weeks and progress to more complex pieces over time.

Using Piano Express has proven to speed up learning time through it's gamified experience and individual assessment for accuracy.

At Sopranojam Studio, our "Learn, Practice, Mastery" (LPM) method helps students build skills and aids parents in supporting at-home practice. This ensures children develop a solid foundation, leading to greater confidence and skill in both practice and performances.

Question 7

What do I need to get started with Piano Lessons?

Accepted Answer

For Piano Express, we recommend piano keyboards at home so that students can connect the keyboard to a laptop or tablet in order to use the software at home for the best practice and fastest progress.

Acoustic pianos can be used, but you'll want to talk with the instructor further.

For Piano with Friends, students will need aa keyboard or acoustic piano at home for practice.

We provide full-size semi-weighted keyboards for use during class.

We also recommend that you consult your family calendar to see if your days can accommodate regular practice.

Question 8

How do I register my child for classes a group piano class?

Accepted Answer

You can easily register your child online by filling out our registration form on the Piano Lessons page

Question 9

What is the difference between Piano with Friends and Piano Express?

Accepted Answer

Piano with Friends is specifically created for young elementary students who are early readers or even pre-reading. In level 1, PWF focuses on finger strength and dexterity, and our classes focus on learning through stories, games, listening, singing and a slower pace.  After PWF 1, students can progress to Piano Express.

Piano Express uses technology and teacher/assistant input to allow the student to progress more at their own pace while still learning within the group setting.

Question 10

What if my child doesn't like piano classes?

Accepted Answer

We find that the vast majority of kids LOVE coming to piano class because it's fun to make music and be with friends and great teachers! Sometimes, it's playing at home that can be more of a challenge. Humans like to do things that are easy and that we're good at, so the more you can get your child to reinforce their skills/songs at home, the more they will enjoy piano playing!

We always recommend setting a time goal for continuing so that students learn to press through hardships rather than quitting, but we also realize that learning to play the piano isn't for everyone.

If you come to an impasse and the program isn't a good fit, you can cancel at any time. 
If you cancel in the middle of a month, refunds are not given. 
Please give us one month's notice when possible.

If tuition has been paid ahead, we will cancel any remaining payments and follow the procedures outlined in our studio policies regarding any refunds.

Question 11

Do you offer private lessons?

Accepted Answer

SJMS is unique among studios in our area in that we offer group piano lessons. We believe that for most children, a group is a fantastic way to get started on any instrument! A group offers children the opportunity to make friends with similar interests, promotes healthy competition and motivation, allows for a more holistic approach to music using a variety of activities, games, and singing.

Group classes also offer a "finish" so that students who aren't really interested in continuing lessons for a long time, can still get a sense of completion rather than quitting. The classes also lay a great foundation for those who want to continue learning.

We currently do not offer private lessons.

Question 12

Are piano classes effective?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Piano classes are a different and innovative way to learn, for sure!

Piano Express
Using Piano Express with built in incentives actually helps students play their songs faster! They are practicing more accurately which eliminates wasted time practicing wrongly for a whole week before a teacher can assess them.  Many students progress through a level in 12 weeks or less!

Piano with Friends
By the end of Piano with Friends level 2, our most dedicated students are able to read and play songs from a popular piano lesson book 2B  "Piano Adventures" by Randall and Nancy Faber. Average students are able to play and read songs from level 2A and our slower moving students are able to play from level 1. This is similar in pacing to moving through method books in traditional piano lessons.

As with private lessons, the effectiveness of the lessons depends greatly upon the student and parents. The more a child puts into reinforcing songs and concepts through regular practice and the more parents help hold them accountable, the more effective the lessons and classes are! Students who don't practice regularly, flounder and lose interest in both piano lessons and classes.

SJMS owner, Julie Stone, taught private piano lessons for 20 years before switching to a class model. She has created the Piano with Friends program using  the best of a variety of sources and her vast experience so you can feel confident knowing that your child will get a quality experience from a curriculum standpoint!

Question 13

Do you have recitals and is my child required to participate?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we believe sharing our music is really important, so we have recitals! SJMS is unique in that we have a step by step system that prepares students to play for others in a way that is encouraging and manageable, even for those who are very shy.

We regularly play for each other in classes which helps make sharing music a regular occurrence, not something that is "scary".

We also have periodic performance classes called "Crescendo Classes" where students prepare a memorized solo and present it to their classmates more formally. We follow the "recital sandwich" procedure so that students become very familiar with giving an introduction, playing, and bowing because that's what they will always do when they perform!

Students also participate in a Midyear program for the families of their classmates and finally a Studio Spring Recital where they play for each other and the families in the studio. At SJMS, kids LOVE to share their songs and a great majority want to play as many songs as we will allow for our recitals!

Question 14

Do you offer any trial classes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you are interested in visiting or observing a class, please contact us (see contact options in footer). We would be more than happy to have you!

Question 15

Do you teach singing and piano lessons?

Accepted Answer

Great question!

We do not currently have a combined class for learning singing and piano, however, that may be an offering in the near future!

We do some singing in our piano classes so that students are making music with their bodies as well as their keyboards!

Piano classes for singers are highly recommended and singing students are encouraged to try our Piano Express classes!

Question 16

How much do lessons cost?

Accepted Answer

For most of our programs, we use a tuition model at SJMS. 
That means that we charge one flat fee for the program. That fee can be divided into monthly installments, if you prefer or you can pay it in semesters. Tuition paid in full by Sept. 30 receives a 5% discount. 
(A full year's commitment is best, however, there is no contract.)

We encourage new students to come for a free trial lesson before registering as well!

2024-25 tuition:

Sing with Friends, Piano Express, Piano with Friends- $1200/year; $109.09/month

Teen Voice (12 weeks)- $450

Mini-Camp- $35/month (packages provide discounted rates)

Discover Your Voice (Summer) Camp - $400

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Frequently asked questions

What age groups do you offer piano classes for?

What's the most affordable way to get piano lessons?

How much will it take to learn piano?

What age should a child start piano?

Is learning piano worth it for kids?

How long does it take a child to learn piano?

What do I need to get started with Piano Lessons?

How do I register my child for classes a group piano class?

What is the difference between Piano with Friends and Piano Express?

What if my child doesn't like piano classes?

Do you offer private lessons?

Are piano classes effective?

Do you have recitals and is my child required to participate?

Do you offer any trial classes?

Do you teach singing and piano lessons?

How much do lessons cost?

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