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.
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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.
Concerts are highlights for our music school. They allow our students to play in front of an audience and above all to show what they have learned during the year !
The school thus prepares its students throughout the year by organizing the following concerts:
The confinement of spring 2020 has put the organization of this type of event on stand-by. They will resume as soon as conditions allow.
For the past 6 years, Piano Académie has been offering 2-year introductory music courses. Since January 2022, we have set up a piano initiation course for children over 4 years old. After several months of operation, we note that the course likes the children and gives very encouraging results.
We propose for this year 2022 – 2023 to open an introductory piano course for children who will be 4 years old on October 1st 2022.
The course lasts 1 hour with 30mn of musical awakening and 30mn of initiation to the piano in group.
Open since 2016, our school’s musical awakening classes introduce children to the world of classical music at an early age.
Children quickly discover musical instruments, the great classical composers and the different styles (ballet, opera, orchestral music, …).
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The classes are composed of 3 and 4 year olds. We want to give them a taste for my music, to help them develop their imagination and their listening skills. All instruments are given pride of place so that later on they can choose their favorite instrument by themselves.
Here you can register online directly. You will indicate your preferred niche and the selected course package. A quotation will then be sent to you on the basis of the information provided.
It is possible to do a trial lesson before committing to a school year. This trial class is charged at €30. Registration for this trial class is done directly online.
Adults, just like children, need to see immediate results. There’s no question of waiting 5 years to be able to play a waltz by Chopin!
Mi-Young LEE has thus perfected her learning method to enable anyone to play a major work from the classical repertoire very quickly.
How many times has she heard, “I’m too old to start,” “I don’t have time to spend two hours a day,” etc.?
The first step is to choose with the student the first piece he wants to learn to play. Here, there is no pink method or other simplified pieces.
Some also prefer to focus on a particular sport. Again, no problem. You are here to have fun. That is the main thing. Our job and our expertise are then to help you progress quickly.
Still not convinced? Take a class with one of our students at the Academy. Discuss, exchange ideas. Nothing can replace the experience of those who have gone before you!
Students are invited to give their first concert after one year! It is not compulsory, but it is highly recommended!
When our studios are not occupied by our teachers, we offer the possibility of renting our spaces equipped with pianos to those who wish to do so on an hourly basis. This opportunity is currently only available at our facilities located at 2bis rue Scheffer and Rue Richelieu.
Booking times: Our studios are available for booking from Monday to Friday, between 12.00 and 13.00 and 17.00 and 20.00. Please note that on Wednesdays, bookings are possible from 11.00 to 20.00.
It is important that each reservation begins on a full hour (for example, 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., etc.). The studio closes its doors every evening at 8:00 p.m.
Reservation Procedure: After registering, you will have access to our online reservation portal, allowing you to schedule your sessions up to two weeks in advance.
Reservation cancellations are accepted without penalty up to 4 hours before the reserved time slot. Please note that reservations are limited to one or two participants per studio.
We hope that this flexibility will encourage you to take full advantage of our facilities for your musical practice. If you have any questions or need assistance with your reservation, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Rue Scheffer: our 3 rooms:
Rue Richelieu: 5 rooms:
At PIANO ACADEMIE, we celebrate not just learning, but excellence. Since 2018, we’ve been offering our young pianists the chance to take part in international competitions, enabling them to amplify their talents on a global stage.
This initiative is not intended to turn our students into competition machines, but rather to give them the opportunity to progress faster and work more intensively, if they are willing and able.
In 2018, we trained our first group of six children aged between 6 and 8, and their progress over a year of preparation has been astounding. While winning awards is not our primary goal, we are extremely proud of our students’ achievements.
Take Gabrielle, for example, who won first prize at the prestigious London International Competition. Or our three young prodigies who took part in the Milan International Competition.
Despite the cancellation of competitions during the Covid crisis, our students have continued to progress and excel. In 2020-2021, PIANO ACADEMIE is the only French school to feature in the list of winners of the competitions presented, attesting to the high level of competence of our students.
Take a look at the videos we’ve posted of our students and marvel at their talent. And take a look at the videos of the competition winners, which illustrate the seriousness of the competitions and the path to excellence.
And 2023 is already promising: we’ve won prizes in Munich, New York and Italy, and over 40 students joined our intensive class this year.
Train with us at PIANO ACADEMIE and open up the world of music to your children. Who knows, they could be the next to shine on the international scene!
Jade – 1st prize – age 8
As a winner, Jade is performing at the Petit Palau at Palau de la Musica Catalana of Barcelona on Saturday, July 27, 2024
Andrea – 1st prize – 10 years
Victorine – 3rd prize – age 10
Zoé – 1st prize – age 7
Albane Jourdan – 1st prize – age 7
Gabriel Fortunato- 3rd prize – age 11
Rostami Dadayan Vahan – 2nd prize
Victorine Sevin – 2nd prize
Vaissaire Mathis – 3rd prize
Catégorie A : Joséphine Germain (France, 8 y/o) – 2e Prize
Arianna Brambila – Massa – 1st prize
Zoe Najjar – 2nd prize
Jade Zahar – 3rd prize
Young musicians category, 9 – 10 years old
2nd prize – Sacha Worms (Friedrich Burgmuller, La chevaleresque Op. 100 No. 25.)
Young Musicians category, 7 – 8 years old,
2nd prize – Eden Seban
Young Musicians category, 5 – 6 years old
1st prize – Noah Levy,
1st prize – Simeon Michel Salagnac
2nd prize – Deva Seban,
2nd prize – Jade Zahar
The curriculum we offer is aimed at children aged 5 to 13 who are already at level 2 or “Intermediate” in our school. Our teachers, who have already taken part in international competitions, will “coach” them throughout the year.
To be in a position to present themselves honorably at these international competitions, we will ask the children who wish to enroll to make a continuous and sustained effort. This effort will take the form of their participation in :
A pre-selection is organized at the school at the beginning of the school year. Registrations are made directly by clicking on the pre-registration request button.
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Courses and formulas adapted to suit everyone. From ages 3 to 85 (our oldest student!), courses have been developed and adapted to meet your needs.
Getting results and having fun are two fundamental pillars of the school.
For the youngest, it’s vital to develop the desire to learn. How many people retain painful memories of their time at the conservatory forever!
For all, a personalized program, varied classes, to maintain pleasure over time.
Discover Mi-Young LEE’s exclusive method, an innovative and effective piano learning program for all ages, based on five key principles:
Placing fun at the heart of learning : We firmly believe that learning the piano should be a joyful and rewarding experience. That’s why we make sure every lesson is entertaining and rewarding.
Foster rapid progress to maintain enthusiasm: Nothing inspires more than visible progress. We’re committed to helping you progress quickly, so you can always feel the joy of playing.
Encouraging students’ imaginations to cultivate musicality from the start:We use innovative techniques to develop creativity and musical expression from the very first lessons.
Offering opportunities to play in public from the very first months of learning: Whether at auditions, hospitals, retirement homes or train stations, we offer you the chance to share your talent with the world.
Integrating technology at the service of music and students: Our learning program uses modern technology to enhance your learning experience.
Our courses are designed to accommodate all ages and skill levels. For the youngest (aged 3 to 5), we offer a playful musical awakening where they discover the great composers, the different musical instruments and the first notions of music theory.
Children aged 4 can be introduced to the piano thanks to a 30-minute introductory program, followed by 30 minutes of musical awakening. From the age of 5, we offer piano lessons in three formats: small group lessons for 5- and 6-year-olds, group lessons for groups of 3 to 5 students, and private lessons for those who prefer personalized learning.
For adults, we offer group lessons in groups of 3 to 10 students, as well as private lessons for those who prefer a more intimate learning environment.
Join us and experience the unique Mi-Young LEE method. Start your musical journey today!
At what age can one learn to play the piano? This is a question we are often asked. Mi-Young LEE started at the age of 4 and other great pianists started later. It is important for the child to be able to concentrate enough to enjoy the class. So 5 years old seems to be the most suitable age.
We then form homogenous groups so that each child feels comfortable during the lesson.
We often think that a private lesson is more effective than a group lesson, and that 20 minutes of one-to-one tuition is better than an hour with other students.
What’s true for older students doesn’t apply to children under 10. Our experience shows us that a certain emulation enables children to concentrate better, to find extra motivation to play the piano and to persevere to overcome the difficulties they will inevitably encounter throughout their learning.
Children are usually taught to play on the central part of the keyboard.The Mi-Young LEE method invites each child to play on different parts of the keyboard.
Piano Académie produces its own scores. The pieces are specifically chosen and adapted to facilitate children’s learning.
For each semester a volume is offered.
Playful, progressive exercises will enable children to quickly become independent in reading the two keys essential to learning the piano. The school has adapted the TAKADEMI method and now uses it as the basis for learning.
In addition, PIANO ACADEMIE has developed game cards that allow you to learn music theory while having fun!
We want that from the earliest age children learn to love not only classical music but also to be able to associate works with composers.
We therefore think it is important that children know the lives of great composers, and may want to deepen their curiosity together with their parents.
Videos are available on our website, so that children can repeat what they’ve learned with their teacher.
All they have to do is put the tablet on the piano and follow the teacher’s instructions!
Parents can also get involved and help their children to make the work fun.
