What do we do at Troutner Piano Studio?  We. . .

CREATE

We learn to read music  & play artistically.  We also learn to express our own musical ideas at the piano ​through composing, arranging & improvising.

COLLABORATE

Solos are important, & we learn showy ones!   But we also have many opportunities to play together in groups, through piano duets &  rhythm ensembles.

GAMIFY LEARNING

We play a huge variety of music-​learning games in lessons, during lab, ​in home practice, & at Piano Club.  Fun learning sticks!

USE TECHNOLOGY

 We use a variety of online, software, & app resources in the piano lab to support & extend our learning.

SHARE

We share our music in a mix of informal & formal performances: Piano Club, recitals, & Festival.
​Playing holiday favorites at a local retirement center is always a highlight!

Private Piano Lesson + Lab

​Learn to read music, play the piano expressively, & compose music of your own in the weekly private lesson.  Engaging music & off-the-bench games make learning fun!  Then, extend your learning in the studio lab, playing music theory computer games ​or completing a special project at the digital piano.

All students attend weekly 50-60 minute sessions:  40 minutes with Mrs. Troutner in a private lesson at the piano + 10-20 minutes in the studio lab.

Piano Club Group Classes

​​​Seven times each year, we meet in Piano Club small groups instead of private lessons.  After each student performs, we build our skills through fun music theory games, ​ensembles, & other hands-on activities.  Each Piano Club group includes 3-6 students of similar age & level.

Fun ​Extras ​with Purpose

We tackle a variety of musical challenges  over the year to fine-tune our skills.  These special emphases spice up our piano study! As students complete goals, they earn mu$ic money to spend in the studio store.

Interested ​in lessons?

Contact Mrs. Melody Troutner ​to learn more & schedule ​a free interview.
"I really appreciate how you’ve helped my girls progress in piano this year.  You took time ​to choose music for them that they really enjoy.  They actually want to practice now!"
parent of two intermediate-level transfer students, 7th & 9th grades