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Piano Lessons by Ian Shanks

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Conveniently located in Central Oahu...

Ian’s Music Studio offers private piano lessons for children 6 years and older, as well as adult piano lessons! Taking piano lessons here will quickly grow your knowledge of music and give you more joy and expertise with the piano.

What Students Will Learn:

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Piano Fundamentals
Learn the fundamentals of piano, like reading sheet music, proper technique, practicing methods, and more.

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Music Theory
Students will learn how scales and chords work together to form the music they love. We teach music theory in a practical way that has inspired some students to even create their own tunes and arrangements.

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Annual Recital
Our annual recital creates a wonderful experience and memory for families, and gives students a big goal to work toward.

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Individualized Instruction
Our lessons are always 1-on-1 and tailored to the student. Once they've learned the basics, students are able to select the music that interests them the most. Personalized assignments allow the student to learn at their own pace.

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Music History
Students receive a selected recording of famous piano music every week, with background information written by the teacher. This lets students learn more about the history of piano music, and listening to the best performers in the world can inspire and imbue them with a sense of musicality.

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Classical, Jazz, Pop.
Students will be able to learn a variety of music styles. They'll learn classical music notation, but also get exposure to chord charts, improvisation, and learning by ear.