Welcome to the Nashville branch of the Philadelphia Piano Institute.
Directed by pianist and teacher Erika Gingery, the Institute works with pianists of all ages and skill levels. We tailor each lesson to your goals and needs; our teachers (each of whom has a master’s degree and considerable teaching experience) will blend technique, ear training, music theory, repertoire and method material together into each lesson.
If you’d like to learn more about piano lessons in the Nashville area or online via live video chat, please get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.
Erika Gingery, co-founder of the Institute, playing our favorite studio piano.
About Our Piano Lessons In Nashville
Piano Teaching Style
The Philadelphia Piano Institute helps you become an independent musician with instruction tailored specifically to your goals and needs - we don’t simply teach you songs by rote or follow a strict curriculum. We will teach you how to read music fluently, how to play by ear, how to use proper technique at the keyboard, and how to understand the music theory behind the music you are learning.
Firstly, we’ll talk with you to understand your goals. Do you want to focus on your practical playing (sight reading, ear playing, a particular genre, etc), get serious about your classical repertoire, or start completely from scratch? Next, we’ll rely on our deep knowledge of piano literature and methods to assemble the right material for your lessons. We don’t rely on methods (like Faber), but we do incorporate them into lessons when appropriate.
Then, we teach you how to practice - efficient daily practice is the most important element of learning the piano. Lastly, we will adjust our learning plan and materials as you improve; it’s an ongoing process, and we take a dynamic approach to teaching the piano.
Genres We Work With
While we focus on the classical style in our lessons (it provides the most comprehensive and fundamentally sound approach to learning), we would love to help you improve your jazz, rock, pop, Broadway, and other playing. Everything we work on in lessons is applicable to multiple genres, and if there is a genre you’d like to pursue, please just let us know.
About Our Experienced Piano Teachers in Nashville
Our piano instructors have advanced degrees, supervised teaching experience, professional teaching experience, and have demonstrated a professional level of piano playing. Furthermore, we’ve successfully worked with students of every age and skill level.
We prioritize continuing education and constantly try to improve our own playing and musical knowledge - we would love to share our experience with you.
Cost & Billing Information
We follow a monthly tuition model, so we technically don’t bill on a per-lesson basis. However, if you were to break the cost down by lesson, it would come to:
40.00 for 30 minutes
59.00 for 45 minutes
78.00 for 60 minutes
Payment information is covered in detail in our studio policy, which you’ll receive prior to joining the studio.
Piano Lessons in Greater Nashville in Our Studio, Your Home, or Online
Our Nashville Studio Location
The Institute’s Nashville location is situated between Rose Park Middle School and MicKissack Middle School, and you can easily reach us via Highway 40, 440, or 70s. Head to Three Brothers Coffee while your child is taking a lesson, or schedule a lesson for yourself as you head home from working downtown.
Our studio is easily accessible from Downtown Nashville, Brentwood, Bellevue, the Harpeth Valley Park area, and more.
In-Home Piano Lessons in Nashville
We are happy to travel to student homes in the Greater Nashville area. Regular lesson fees apply, and we will assess an appropriate travel fee when we have your location. Our teachers all pass background checks prior to working with students in our studio or in your home. Whether you live in downtown Nashville or in Franklin, we are happy to see if there is availability in our schedule.
Live Online Piano Lessons Available
We do offer live online instruction for individuals who can’t take lessons in person, and currently, all of our lessons are being taught online due to the global health crisis. If you’d like to learn more about how to take lessons on Skype or FaceTime, please get in touch.
Ages and Skill Levels We Accept
We serve adults and children in Brentwood, Belle Meade, and the surrounding areas, and we enjoy working with beginners and advanced pianists alike. For students under the age of five, we do require an interview lesson - we work with parents to determine readiness on a case-by-case basis.
We understand that each age level has a unique set of needs, and whether you are a retired individual starting with piano, a high schooler preparing for auditions, or have a child who is ready to begin with lessons, get in touch!
Let’s Get Started
We can’t wait to help you reach your goals on the piano. Fill out our form at your earliest convenience to find a lesson time that works for your schedule.