Build your skills
one key at a time.
Personalized online piano lessons designed around your experience, musical interests, schedule, and learning goals.
Works for
Acoustic · Electronic Keyboard
A lesson plan
shaped around your goals.
Keyboard orientation
Understanding the layout of the keys, octaves, and how to navigate the instrument.
Hand position
Proper wrist and finger placement to build technique without strain.
Basic piano technique
Developing touch, control, and evenness across both hands.
Note recognition
Learning to identify and locate notes on the keyboard and on the staff.
Rhythm and timing
Playing in time, understanding note values, and developing a steady pulse.
Chords
Building and playing major, minor, and simple seventh chords in context.
Scales and exercises
Foundational scale patterns and simple exercises to build finger independence.
Both-hands coordination
Gradually developing the ability to play different parts with each hand simultaneously.
Reading beginner sheet music
Introduction to reading notation at a pace that supports your learning.
Learning selected songs
Working on real pieces — music you enjoy and want to be able to play.
Practice routine
Creating a realistic, sustainable practice plan that fits your schedule.
Piano lessons work for a wide range of students.
- Complete beginners with no prior experience
- Adults learning piano for the first time
- Children and teenagers with parental involvement
- Returning piano students picking it back up
- Hobby musicians who want to play for enjoyment
- Students interested in particular songs
- Students who want more structured practice guidance
Piano lessons are conducted entirely online via video call. You'll need your piano or keyboard, a device with a camera and microphone, and a stable internet connection.
Piano or keyboard
An acoustic piano or electronic keyboard with at least 61 keys is recommended.
Stable internet connection
A reliable connection ensures smooth video and audio during your lesson.
Camera and microphone
Built-in or external — so Stephen can see your hand position and hear your playing.
Comfortable position
Seated at a height where the instructor can see your hands and the keyboard clearly.
What an online
piano lesson looks like.
Goal review
Each session begins by checking in on what you practiced and what you want to focus on today.
Demonstration
Stephen demonstrates the technique or piece so you can hear and see it clearly before trying it yourself.
Guided practice
You play in real time with immediate feedback, corrections, and encouragement.
Practice assignment
You leave each session with a clear, manageable set of things to work on before the next lesson.
Lessons adapted to you.
Every student comes to piano with different experience, goals, and available practice time. Lessons are shaped around your current level, musical interests, and the pace that works best for you.
- Current experience level
- Musical interests and preferred styles
- Personal goals
- Available practice time
- Individual learning pace
- Areas that need additional attention
Piano lesson
FAQs
Not necessarily. An electronic keyboard with at least 61 keys is a practical starting point for most beginners. A full 88-key weighted keyboard is ideal if you plan to continue long-term, but it is not required to get started.
Yes. Many students begin on an electronic keyboard and make excellent progress. Stephen can offer general guidance on what to look for when choosing an instrument during your initial conversation.
No prior experience is needed. Lessons can begin from the very beginning — keyboard orientation, hand position, and basic technique — and progress at whatever pace suits you.
Absolutely. Many adult students find online lessons particularly convenient. Lessons are adapted to adult learning styles, schedules, and goals.
Yes. Song-based learning is a core part of the approach. Working on music you enjoy makes practice more meaningful and keeps motivation strong.
Not immediately. Sheet music reading can be introduced gradually alongside playing. The pace at which notation is introduced depends on your goals and comfort level.
You need a stable internet connection, a device with a camera and microphone (phone, tablet, or computer), and your piano or keyboard positioned so the instructor can see your hands clearly.
Use the contact form on this website or call 442-417-9291. Describe your experience level, goals, and availability, and Stephen will follow up with next steps.
Ready to start
playing?
Send a lesson request and Stephen will get back to you with next steps. No commitment required for the initial conversation.