Technique, Musicianship, and Expression
Piano lessons at Making Light are tailored to the individual student. Whether you’re just beginning, returning to piano, preparing for a performance, or simply wanting to become a stronger musician, lessons can focus on the areas that matter most to you.
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Build piano technique
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Read music more fluently
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Strengthen rhythm and timing
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Learn music theory
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Explore repertoire you enjoy
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Prepare for performances
Why Students Love Piano Lessons at Making Light
Personalized Instruction
Lessons are tailored to each student’s goals, experience, interests, and learning style.
Learn Music You Enjoy
Work on songs and repertoire that interest you while building strong technique and musicianship.
Build Strong Foundations
Develop music reading, rhythm, theory, ear training, and technique that support long-term growth.
Inclusive, Supportive Teaching
Neurodivergent, disabled, and neurotypical students are welcome, with instruction adapted to individual needs.
Meet Our Piano Instructors
Experienced teachers. Individualized instruction.
Our piano instructors bring backgrounds in music education, performance, musical theatre, and multi-instrument study. Each teacher has their own strengths and style, so students can find an instructor who fits their goals and personality.
Erica Dowling
Piano, musicianship & performance
Danelle Eckhart
Piano, musicianship & advanced music education
Rosemary Hoitt
Piano, music education & adaptive instruction
Cecilia Malley
Piano, musicianship & performance
Alex Zickafoose
Piano, music theory & multi-instrument study
Start with Your Goals
Your instructor will get to know what you want to work on, from learning your first songs to improving technique, theory, or performance skills.
Build Strong Foundations
Work on technique, music reading, rhythm, theory, ear training, and other core skills that support long-term growth.
Play Music You Enjoy
Explore songs and repertoire that fit your interests while developing new skills and confidence at the piano.
Keep Growing
Lessons evolve as your skills and goals change, with support for performances, auditions, composition, and whatever you want to work toward next.
We are happy to help!
Not sure where to start? Piano lessons are open to beginners through experienced players, with instruction tailored to each student’s goals, interests, and experience.
Students can work on technique, music reading, theory, ear training, repertoire, performance preparation, and more. No prior piano experience or music-reading experience is required.
Piano Lesson FAQs
Make More of the Music You Love
Piano lessons give students dedicated time to build skills, explore music they enjoy, and grow into stronger, more confident musicians.
Whether the goal is learning favorite songs, preparing for a performance, improving technique, or simply enjoying the piano more, one-on-one instruction gives each student room to keep progressing.