Building a solid foundation through play, rhythm, and discovery.
Middle Schoolers
Fostering discipline and creative expression as they fund their musical voice.
Teens & Adults
Mastery-level technique and repertoire for exams, competitions, or personal joy.
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Teaching Philosophy For Success
Learning piano is about more than just hitting the right notes. It’s about building focus, confidence, and a lifelong love for beauty of music.
In our studio, we provide a welcoming and encouraging environment where every student is seen, heard, and encouraged at their own pace.
PhD-Level Instruction, Child-Centered Care
With a PhD in music theory/ Piano pedagogy and years of faculty experience at UNT and DBU, Dr. Yiyi Gao brings world-class expertise to your child’s weekly lesson. No matter what age or level you are, and what styles of music you like to play — pop, jazz, classical, or other contemporary music. We have many adults and kids starting from zero, and reading music notes during the first and second lesson, and playing pop music at the 3-4 lessons already. We move beyond ‘cookie-cutter’ methods to ensure a classically grounded, yet modernly relevant education.