Music & Piano Services

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Why Parents & Teachers Choose to Work With Me

  • Developmentally informed
    Teaching is adapted to each child’s pace, temperament, and learning style.

  • Clinically informed and emotionally attuned
    I support children through frustration, anxiety, and confidence-building, while offering insight into student behavior for both parents and teachers.

  • Informed by music & brain research
    Lessons are shaped by how music supports attention, memory, emotional regulation, and learning.

  • Experienced with diverse learning needs
    I work effectively with children who are sensitive, easily overwhelmed, or disengaged.

  • Support for both families and teachers
    I partner with parents and educators to create a consistent, thoughtful, and supportive learning experience.

    • 30-minute lesson: $70

    • In-home lessons are offered within the local area. Availability and scheduling will be discussed during inquiry.

    • Each lesson is designed to support both musical progress and a positive, sustainable relationship with learning.

    • 30-minute consultation: $88

    • 60-minute consultation: $175

    • Collaborative, case-based consultation to support teaching approach, student engagement, and developmental understanding.

    • Grounded in music & brain research
      Music engages multiple areas of the brain—including attention, memory, coordination, and emotional regulation—making it a powerful medium for learning and development in childhood.

    • Supports how children learn—not just what they learn
      Lessons are designed to strengthen focus, confidence, and the way children process and engage with new information, beyond technical skill alone.

    • Developmentally and cognitively informed
      Teaching takes into account how children think, feel, and learn, including the emotional and cognitive factors that influence motivation, persistence, and growth.

    • Moves beyond performance-based teaching
      Emphasis is placed on attention, expression, and active engagement, rather than solely on correctness or performance outcomes.

    • Integrates learning, development, and musical skill
      By aligning musical instruction with principles of brain development, lessons support both skill-building and long-term confidence in a sustainable way.

    • I often return to perspectives like this: How music develops our brains at every age | Dr. Assal Habibi | TEDxManhattanBeach