Group Piano Classes
Ages 4.5-10
Group Piano Lessons in Richmond, Virginia
Beginning Piano Classes
Piano is an excellent instrument for children to learn. It not only introduces a whole range of music skills but also builds confidence and creativity, setting the stage for a lifetime love of music. And the best way to learn piano? Group piano lessons.
GROUP? Yes, group. Quite simply, children want to be with friends. They want to feel included! Our small-group setting encourages teamwork, creativity, and confidence as children learn piano skills. Students are motivated by their peers, learn and work as a team, and enjoy game-based learning together. Group piano classes develop a strong sense of rhythm and timing through ensemble play – something you just can’t get as a beginner in a private lesson. The balance between group activities and one-on-one attention from their teacher creates an atmosphere that feels more like “fun” than piano lessons. Kids are inspired by their peers, motivated to practice, and supported every step of the way.
INDIVIDUAL PROGRESS AND FLEXIBILITY At Melody Magic Music Studio, our group piano program is designed with flexibility in mind—because every child learns at their own pace. While students enjoy the fun and social benefits of learning in a group, their progress is always individualized. When a student is ready, they don’t have to wait—they can move up to the next level at any point during the year. This unique structure ensures that each child is both challenged and supported, building confidence, skill, and a lifelong love of music. And cyclical learning means that no learner is left behind nor held back. We cover every learning style through our delivery and ensure that every learner thrives.
Research indicates that group learning environments can accelerate progress, enhance critical thinking, and boost confidence. Collaborating with peers allows students to gain diverse perspectives, provide and receive constructive feedback, and develop essential performance skills—all while fostering new friendships in a positive, supportive atmosphere.
DISCOVER THE PERFECT CLASS FOR YOUR CHILD BELOW
Little Keynotes Piano: Ages 4.5-6 years
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Where Little Fingers Make Big Music Where the world of piano unfolds through creativity and joy, tailored specifically for 4.5-6 year-olds.
Get ready for giggles, games, and growing musical minds! Little Keynotes is the perfect first piano class for preschoolers and Kindergarteners. With singing, movement, finger plays, and playful piano songs, your child will build a strong musical foundation while having a blast with their new friends. Each child gets their own keyboard to explore, so no bumping elbows—just full-on fun! Our small class sizes mean lots of one-on-one attention, plus creative group activities that bring music concepts to life. With our unique approach to learning and differentiation, every child is supported and challenged at their own level. Students will be moved up to Storytellers when they are ready – no need to wait! No piano at home? No problem! While home practice is encouraged, it’s not required. Each student receives a piano book with at-home activities and access to videos for extra fun and learning between classes. Little Keynotes focuses on building a strong musical foundation and confidence, setting the stage for future musical endeavors. ———————————————————————— Fall 2025 Classes: $90/month, unlimited make-ups, join anytime!
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Keynotes Storytellers Piano: Ages 6-8 years
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From Keys to Tales: Inspiring Young Musicians Our Storytellers curriculum goes beyond traditional piano lessons, immersing students in a world where music becomes a language of character, mood, feelings, and storytelling. Our innovative strategies for differentiation and cyclical learning structures mean that while our learners learn and play together, they are able to further challenge themselves individually when needed. This means that no learner is left behind nor held back. We cover every learning style through our delivery and ensure that every learner thrives. And when a child is ready to move up to the next level? No need to wait. We transition them at their own pace, based on their individual skill set. Creative Learners Through improvisation and composition, our learners explore how different ways of playing the piano can portray moods, characters and storylines. Creative approaches are learner-centred and enable students to express themselves. Performers Our Storytellers learners perform every lesson! Structured performance time at the end sees all students performing both solo and as an ensemble. Musical Elements We discover what the elements are that make music and then match them to stories and characters. Would the Hare’s music be fast or slow? Would the Giant’s song be loud or soft? Storytellers learners develop the musical vocabulary to describe the impact of what they hear. Listening In our classes we listen to a variety of genres of music in order to develop appreciation for different styles, and the skills to describe how they are different. Interval Training To be able to master reading music, students need to understand intervals up and down, on the staff. We begin this important skill by using just one line, and building to all five. Games Games help to introduce and consolidate concepts and skills! Each game aims to embed learning, give collaborate, and are super fun! Technique Technique is addressed in a creative way where our Storytellers learners consider how their piano playing can sound like knocking on the door, or like a lullaby! Rhythm and Pulse Every lesson has activities that engage learners with rhythms: listening to them, tapping them, writing them, creating them, through which they develop an excellent sense of pulse! ———————————————– Fall 2025 Classes: $105/month, unlimited make-ups
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Keynotes Play: Ages 8-10 years
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Discover, Create, Excel: Connect Through the Keys Designed specifically for older learners, KeyNotes Play fosters a collaborative and engaging environment, allowing students to explore and master the piano together. Clear challenges and differentiated tasks lead to motivated and committed learners.
MUSICAL AUTONOMY KeyNotes Play emphasizes autonomy, empowering older beginners to take control of their musical journey. We believe that freedom to explore and express themselves enhances the joy of learning.
CHALLENGES Every piece has two different versions and four ways of playing them, in order to layer up and build difficulty. Students can work through the various challenges, mastering each one before up-levelling. This is not only a great tool for learning in groups, it is also truly motivating for students.
READING Reading music is always a challenge for learners and we address this by using a variety of approaches. We also give analyze pages so that students can find answers for themselves.
REPERTOIRE Older learners require a certain type of repertoire to engage them! Minor keys, fast tempos, drum kit backing tracks, all contribute to giving them songs that they love to play!
COLLABORATION The social setting of group piano is utilized to its full force in our KeyNotes Play classes! Students work together, help each other, encourage each other and develop their own piano squad!
AIMS & OBJECTIVES Learning objectives are super clear in our KeyNotes Play workbooks; students know whether they are on track and can take ownership of their progress, developing their independent thinking skills.
PERFORMING Our KeyNotes Play learners perform every lesson! Structured performance time at the end sees all students performing both solo and as an ensemble. Additionally, students are invited to participate in 2 formal recitals each year! ———————————————– Fall 2025 Classes: $110/month, unlimited make-ups
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