Vahl Piano Studio

The Studio

Mission

*      To nurture the artistic spirit in every student

*      To encourage musical playing at every level

*      To build a lifelong love of music and learning

*      To help each student achieve their highest musical potential

*      The teacher creatively engages the student and helps shape a lifelong enjoyment of music-making through a wide variety of types of repertoire, including classical piano music, pop, jazz, sacred music, and ensembles. Well rounded instruction will include repertoire, theory, musicianship, ear training, technique, sight reading, composition, and ensemble playing. Mrs. Vahl's philosophy of teaching is to motivate, nurture, educate, and encourage each student to reach their fullest potential

*      The studio's strength: a well-organized studio that is friendly and flexible to the needs and learning style of each student.  Personalized lesson plans help each student learn at his or her own pace.  The studio centers around a Yamaha C1 grand piano. Students are guided in every lesson to combine the two essential elements of pianism: technical skill and artistic performance.   

Distinctives of the Studio

*      CD and video recording of polished pieces

*      Group Lessons/Performance Classes twice a year

*      Masterclasses once a year

*      Incentive programs based on earning composer bucks

*      Use of the studio computer lab for MusicLearningCommunity.com and other Music Theory software

*      Piano Performance Trophy can be earned by accomplishing goals during the studio year