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Piano Lessons

Piano Lessons

The piano is one of the most popular instruments at Guitar Shed. Our lessons put you in a room with the most talented piano teachers in Atlanta. Like the guitar, it can be part of almost any genre, played as a soloistic endeavor, or accompaniment to songs. It is ideal for the younger beginner because of its very accessible and visible key structure and gives students a sense of accomplishment early in the lessons. Whether you want to learn the building blocks of music, rock out standing up like Elton John, or advance to more sophisticated jazz or classical styles, our teachers can help you get there!

Our Teachers

Browse teachers below and then book a lesson when you're ready! You'll be able to see specific teacher availability in our Oups scheduling portal!

NICHELLE YOUNG

NICHELLE YOUNG

Community Director / Teacher

INSTRUMENTS

piano, voice, administration

ANDREW VENET

ANDREW VENET

Teacher

INSTRUMENTS

guitar, piano, bass

CHRIS CASE

CHRIS CASE

Teacher

INSTRUMENTS

piano

GORDON WERY

GORDON WERY

Teacher

INSTRUMENTS

piano

IGOR RENATO

IGOR RENATO

Teacher

INSTRUMENTS

piano

KEIFER JOHNSON

KEIFER JOHNSON

Teacher

INSTRUMENTS

voice, piano, guitar

MARIA MARGIOLAKOU

MARIA MARGIOLAKOU

Teacher

INSTRUMENTS

piano, voice

MATEO McCONNELL

MATEO McCONNELL

Teacher

INSTRUMENTS

piano

VIVIAN SLADE

VIVIAN SLADE

Teacher

INSTRUMENTS

piano, voice

CRAIG CUNNINGHAM

CRAIG CUNNINGHAM

Virtual Only Teacher

INSTRUMENTS

guitar, piano, ukulele, bass, virtual

SOUNDCHECK

Check out what students and parents are saying about Guitar Shed!

"My son has been taking piano and guitar lessons at Guitar Shed for 4 years now and he will soon be leaving for college. His teachers, Chris and Sean, have been instrumental in the artist he has become by teaching and encouraging him beyond what he knew his skills were. He is going on to study Audio Engineering and I have no doubts that his relationship with the Shed and his teachers have helped him to find a path that is truly his. Forever grateful to Parker and the Team. I need to get another child plugged in there soon!"

- Donyal

"We love Guitar Shed! My almost 10 year old has been taking piano lessons with Chris for about 4.5 years and cello lessons with Gail for about 9 months. My 7 year old has been taking piano lessons with Drew for about a year and a half. We cannot say enough good things about Guitar Shed and the wonderful, patient teachers who have connected in meaningful ways with my kids. We also love the many opportunities for performing in a non-competitive environment (in person, and now virtually through regular livestream recitals). I can see how these opportunities have built confidence in my kids. Although we can’t wait to be back in the studio once it’s safe, virtual lessons during Covid times are also going great. We are so glad we found Guitar Shed!"

- Jen

"I started taking guitar lessons with Guitar Shed a few weeks ago and have had a great experience. From ease of registering to regular, clear communications about upcoming lessons and other information, it’s been very professional. My teacher, Sean McMorris, has been great to work with, and I’m seeing improvement each week. My daughter started piano lessons with Guitar Shed too and has been enjoying it."

- Matt

"We have been at Guitar Shed for 2 years now. My son started piano at 5 and is still loving it! The front office staff is delightful, and he and his piano instructor (Mr. Chris) have really clicked. We loved in person lessons and were a bit hesitant to transition to virtual – but Guitar Shed has really knocked it out of the park! My son still looks forward to his virtual lesson. Guitar Shed has had numerous virtual recitals – and it has been so great to be able to include family and friends near and far in his recitals. My son has let me know that after mastering piano, he intends to learn to play 'every instrument I can take lessons for at Guitar Shed.'"

- Naomi

"My daughter initially started with ukulele lessons but soon realized that wasn’t the best fit for her. The Guitar Shed staff was incredibly accommodating in helping to identify the right teacher and instrument for her. She is now taking piano lessons with Gail and loves them. She looks forward to seeing her teacher and has learned so much in such a short period of time. We absolutely love this community gem."

- Amy

"We’ve had a fantastic experience at Guitar Shed for piano lessons for our son. Chris is an amazing musician and patient teacher who has helped him progress steadily. They have made the best of the COVID situation and the virtual lessons are almost as good as meeting in person, and our son’s piano skills have continued to improve. Highly recommended for music lessons."

- Tommy

"I highly recommend Guitar Shed, mainly because of my granddaughter’s teacher, Chris. There aren’t many adults who “connect” with my granddaughter, but Chris did from the first lesson. Because of this, her weekly (now twice weekly) piano lessons became one of the best parts of her week. And, she has not only stuck with piano for 4 years, but her improvement (as seen in her performances at recitals) has been phenomenal. Finally, the overall professionalism of this school in billing, keeping parents & others informed, and providing a variety of opportunities for students is great."

- Patricia

"My daughter initially started with ukulele lessons but soon realized that wasn’t the best fit for her. The Guitar Shed staff was incredibly accommodating in helping to identify the right teacher and instrument for her. She is now taking piano lessons with Gail and loves them. She looks forward to seeing her teacher and has learned so much in such a short period of time. We absolutely love this community gem."

- Amy

"My daughter has been taking piano lessons with Chris for over four years. I cannot say enough good things about this business or about Chris himself. My kiddo usually takes a long time to trust someone, but she trusted Chris from the start and has thrived under his instruction. The non competitive environment has meant my daughter gets to explore the piano without the stress, which has made her fall in love with her craft. Even through our the pandemic they have amazed me with how well they’ve handled things. It takes a truly amazing instructor to be able to teach well virtually, and we certainly have that in Chris!"

- Jessica

"We are so fortunate to have this wonderful resource in our neighborhood. Everyone at Guitar Shed cares about the students and their growth as musicians. My daughter started on ukulele with Max, who was so patient, then transitioned to piano, where she is growing every week with help from her marvelous teacher Gail Burnett. During COVID, Guitar Shed has done an amazing job with virtual lessons, ensuring students remain engaged."

- Amy

"Vivian is our daughter’s piano teacher. She has great energy and she is really a good fit for our daughter. We switched to Guitar Shed during the pandemic, so all the lessons have been virtual. This speaks volumes about Vivian that she has made such a connection without ever being face-to-face! Yesterday after her lesson, my daughter said, 'that’s one of the best lessons i’ve ever had!'"

- Jennifer

We are so fortunate to have this wonderful resource in our neighborhood. Everyone at Guitar Shed cares about the students and their growth as musicians. My daughter started on ukulele with Max, who was so patient, then transitioned to piano, where she is growing every week with help from her marvelous teacher Gail Burnett. During COVID, Guitar Shed has done an amazing job with virtual lessons, ensuring students remain engaged.

- Amy

Vivian is our daughter’s piano teacher. She has great energy and she is really a good fit for our daughter. We switched to Guitar Shed during the pandemic, so all the lessons have been virtual. This speaks volumes about Vivian that she has made such a connection without ever being face-to-face! Yesterday after her lesson, my daughter said, “that’s one of the best lessons I’ve ever had!”

- Jennifer

Vivian is our daughter’s piano teacher. She has great energy and she is really a good fit for our daughter. We switched to Guitar Shed during the pandemic, so all the lessons have been virtual. This speaks volumes about Vivian that she has made such a connection without ever being face-to-face! Yesterday after her lesson, my daughter said, “that’s one of the best lessons i’ve ever had!”

- Jennifer

"I started taking piano lessons here in August, first with Parker, then with Chris, and never could’ve imagined how much ground could be covered in 4 months. The place is laid back and open, with lots of great books around and records on the walls, and stuff for younger kids to doodle on and play with. The instructors are great at helping to figure out what it is you’re after (if you’re not sure), and are all extremely thorough and patient. If you’re even remotely interested in getting started with music (at any age), or looking for a place to up your music game, look no further."

- Witt

Ready to get started on your musical journey?

You can browse available instructors, times, instruments, classes and more on our Opus scheduling app. Not ready to book multiple lessons? Sign up for a trial lesson!

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