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Our gift cards offer a true immersion in the world of piano: discovering the instrument and learning to play a first piece, either in person or online.
Two options for beginner or returning adult learners: an immersive in-school experience or a fully online pathway.
• 6 in-person group lessons (1 hour each).
• 6 hours of access to the rehearsal studios.
• Goal: learn a first piano piece in 6 weeks.
• 6 online group lessons (1 hour each).
• Interactive videoconference classes designed for adult beginners.
• Adapted to busy schedules.
A format for children and teenagers aged 5 to 16, allowing them to join real online group piano classes.
• 6 online group lessons (1 hour each).
• Interactive video classes with a progressive method adapted to children and teenagers.
• Time slots available every day of the week.
Each card offers a true immersion in piano practice, whether for an adult or a child.
A few answers to help you choose the most suitable card.
Yes, they are valid for 3 months from the purchase date. This leaves enough time to plan the lessons according to the schedule.
No. The courses are designed for beginners, children and adults alike, with a progressive and accessible approach.
A computer or tablet with a stable internet connection, and a keyboard or digital piano to practise during and between lessons.
No. Each card only covers the duration of the chosen offer. At the end, the recipient is free to continue or stop.
Choose the option that best suits the person you have in mind, then receive a gift card ready to offer. You can print it, slip it into an envelope, or send it by email with a personalised message.
The solfège is often today a source of anguish for the children and … for the parents.
Bad memory, repetition, scale, … many have stopped practicing an instrument because they couldn’t fit in the mould of the conservatories!
A necessary tool to understand musical language and read a score, solfège allows musicians from all over the world to share the same language. Of course you can play the piano without knowing music theory. However, without all the knowledge that the solfeggio gathers, it is impossible to decipher a score. It is the essential tool that will allow you to read music and understand any score. The study of music theory should not be a constraint but on the contrary should be a freedom that will make the future musicians autonomous and independent to allow them to play all the pieces they want.
Thus our school has set up a pedagogy that will allow children to acquire the fundamentals without suffering the known traumas.
We are proud to introduce the TAKADIMI method!
TAKADIMI is an ancient Indian method that was reintroduced in American universities in the mid-90s. It is based on the use of specific syllables placed at certain points in a rhythmic figure. It facilitates the recognition and identification of rhythmic patterns. It is an easy tool to apply, making music theory a game.
We tested this method on a few students for 6 months and we were completely won over!
Not only is the progress remarkable, but the students also have a lot of fun and learn while having fun.
Discover the world of music theory at Piano Académie
At Piano Académie, we integrate the essence of music theory directly into our music lessons, making learning fluid and natural. Our students explore the fundamentals such as reading the treble and bass clefs, as well as the basics of rhythm, while making the most of their hour of music.
Educational Innovation: Online Music Theory Lessons
In September 2020, we expanded our offering with the launch of online music theory courses. Designed to captivate and entertain, these courses last from 30 minutes to 1 hour, offering children the opportunity to perfect their music theory in a fun and cheerful way.
The Music Theory Program: A Progressive Musical Journey
Live the Piano Academy Experience
Immerse yourself in the adventure of music theory with Piano Academy. Our courses, designed to awaken and develop musical talents at every stage, promise an enriching and captivating experience. Join us and let your passion for music flourish in a stimulating and creative environment.
Our Music Theory Lessons: Interactive, Inclusive and Accessible Online
At Piano Académie, we offer a collective and dynamic learning experience with our music theory lessons, all of which are provided online. Included in the packages for students enrolled in instrument lessons, these music theory sessions are designed to harmoniously complement their musical journey.
Flexible Lesson Schedule
Level 1: For Young Musicians
Level 2: Deepening Knowledge
Level 3: Advanced Exploration
Level 4: Mastery and Development
Level 5: Development
Each level is meticulously designed to ensure coherent and stimulating progress, adapted to the age and abilities of each student. Join us for an enriching musical journey, where conviviality and learning meet in every note.
All lessons and exercises are available online. Students can redo the exercises from their personal space.
Enrollment at our school requires a trial lesson.
This lesson allows you to discover Mi-Young LEE’s teaching method and helps us guide you toward the program best suited to your profile.
Children: 1-hour group lesson.
Teens or adults: 1-hour group lesson.
In both cases, an explanation of the teaching method is provided at the end of the lesson.
The process is the same:
Children: 20-minute individual lesson, with a parent’s presence allowed.
Adults: 30-minute group lesson, held via video conference.
Trial lessons are paid, and booking is done directly online.
Important: one time slot = one student. If you wish to register two children, please book two separate time slots.
Please also make sure to select the correct category when booking (child or adult, online or in person).
It is often said that Asian pianists are too technical. I think it’s sometimes true, but not only Asian pianists! For me, the essential question is above all to know why we make music. And my answer can be summed up in one word: purity. To achieve this purity of music, I chose to work with Theodor Breu, an exceptional pianist capable of producing such moments of emotion. The work on sound is, in my opinion, the key to this purity… I am convinced that a beautiful forest is built of healthy trees. If the pianist manages to master the sound of his interpretation, his musical colouring, then we can do anything! For me, it is the pianist who has to build the sound and not the other way around.
PIANO ACADEMIE began teaching online in 2018. The first courses were given to students of the school who had left to live in the provinces or abroad. The learning method proposed by Mi-Young LEE, a progressive and structured method lending itself very well to this type of teaching, the transition from the school course to the online course proved effective. The confinement of Spring 2020 was both a gas pedal and a laboratory for PIANO ACADEMIE.
The school has thus been able to develop online courses, not only on private lessons but also for group music courses and also on musical awakening courses, musical comedy courses, dialogue of the arts…
Bolstered by this experience, the school is thus extending its online course offering from the start of the 2020 school year. For each of the courses, the principles adopted are as follows:
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The principle remains the same as that of our group lessons organized at school. The teacher passes from student to student. The student calls his teacher when the given exercise is completed.
Mi-Young LEE wanted to offer children effective scores that they would enjoy taking out and handling.
For young children, she thus wanted to make visually distinct manuals for young female and male pianists.
The pieces that will be taught throughout the year are all tunes known to the greatest number. This is because it is important for young children to enjoy repeating their lessons on a daily basis.
Finally, these manuals ensure that each teacher teaches according to the method devised by Mi-Young LEE.
Piano Académie adapts pieces from all styles of music to enable all its students to play their favorite tunes, whatever their level.
So the school has a list of over 100 pieces broken down into 4 levels of difficulty.
The list of all available pieces is accessible here. We’ve produced a video for each score to enable you to appreciate the rendering before you buy.
Each score can be purchased on our site, by going to our e-boutique.
Opt for Personalised Learning with our Private Piano Lessons
At PIANO ACADEMIE, we understand that each student has unique needs and aspirations. That’s why we offer private piano lessons, tailored to those who are looking for a more personalised approach. Whether your child has already been practising for several years or needs the individual attention that group lessons cannot offer, our private lessons are the ideal solution. They are also ideal if you prefer the convenience of home tuition, with the added advantage of tax benefits.
Our commitments :
Courses :
Our private lessons can take place in our friendly premises or at your home, at your convenience, with sessions lasting a minimum of one hour. For families with several children enrolled, we offer the possibility of 45-minute home sessions. However, please note that as of January 2024, we no longer offer home lessons for children under the age of 8. This decision, based on eight years’ experience, reflects our commitment to educational excellence, which we believe is more difficult to achieve at home for very young children. Our group classes have proven their effectiveness and remain our recommendation for this age group.
Our philosophy :
While we value the energy and motivation that comes from learning in a group, our dedication to high-quality teaching remains constant, even in private lessons. Whether you opt for individual or group lessons, you will benefit from PIANO ACADEMIE’s unique and proven approach.
Choose the excellence of personalised learning with our private piano lessons and discover the PIANO ACADEMIE difference, which goes far beyond simple matchmaking platforms. Join us for an exceptional educational experience.
The school offers 1-hour group and online music theory lessons at various times throughout the week.
This allows the children to devote their lesson time to learning their instrument. Music theory is then studied in a dedicated course.
These music theory lessons are included in the price of the lessons.
Two auditions are organised during the school year. The purpose of these hearings is to :
The Enrolment Kit includes what each student needs to attend the school. It includes the following items:
This course is compulsory, but will give you a better understanding of our method before you commit to the school year. We recommend the course to all parents who are new to the school or who are unsure whether to take a private or group lesson.
