• In Loving Memory of Pam Worth

    Much more than her business success, we who loved Pam were there to remember her positivity and can-do spirit, her strong moral center leavened with self-effacing humor, and her gift for engaging in others’ challenges as if they were her own.

  • Still Playing: Ella Brown

    My favorite part of voice lessons with my teacher was the bond we built over nine years. We shared new music and albums with each other, which really broadened my musical taste. It was such a calming and fun part of my Thursday nights.

  • Still Playing: Jude Weinstein

    After playing a recent sold-out show with Cooper Moore at the Color Club in Chicago, Jude reflects on his time as a Piano Power student, and the role music plays in his life. Hint: it’s big!

  • Adult Student Profile: Ben Kohl

    “Piano was always my favorite form of meditation.” Self-proclaimed “music junkie” Ben Kohl has been taking lessons since age six. Though he’s been playing for most of his life, he’s still surprised by what regular piano lessons allow him to…

  • How to Create the Space for Amazing Music Practice

    Whether you’re new to lessons or a veteran, the quality of your music practice space matters. Even if your options are limited—the piano is in the cold, dark basement and that’s that!—these suggestions will help you create a productive environment….

  • Worried About In-Home Music Lessons?

    Sometimes, clients are a little “iffy” about home lessons. For many, the convenience of in-home lessons is a huge selling point. But others need a little well-deserved convincing. Are you worried your home is too chaotic, noisy, or somehow less…

  • Our Quick N’ Dirty Guide to Buying an Instrument

    The instrument plays a tremendous role in setting the tone for lessons. A freshly tuned piano or the right-sized guitar can work wonders on your students’ enthusiasm and motivation. Whether you’re preparing for piano, guitar, drums, or voice lessons, here’s…

  • How Teens Can Use Music Lessons to Navigate Stress

    This is a story about our former student Carlo, an ambitious kid who loved piano. Even when he was a tot, Carlo loved experimenting on the keys. He felt free to play around and improvise, unlocking a creative world he…

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