We believe that learning the piano can be a fun and enjoyable experience. Our students learn valuable life skills like perseverance, patience, attention to detail, confidence and a greater ability to communicate.

We have served the greater Folsom area since 1996. We take pride in teaching students how to read music and become proficient piano players. Our staff consists of dedicated teachers with advanced degrees in piano performance and pedagogy. Each teacher is encouraged to collaborate with their co-teachers to provide students with the best experience possible.  We tailor our methods so that each student can enjoy a lifetime of music and reach their full potential.

With the advent of group lessons, hundreds of students, including adults, have been able to experience the joy of learning how to play the piano at Folsom Piano Academy. By using a digital piano lab with headphones, students receive individualized instruction in a group setting and develop confidence in playing for others.

Whether the lessons are for an adult or a child, you have the choice between several different options for piano lessons. We invite you to tour our studio and come experience the excitement of music!

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SOME OF FPA'S STORY (HOW IT CAME TO BE)

Jeanette's Corner

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From the beginning, adult students have always been an integral part of FPA. While it was only a handful of students at any one time, I always found great pleasure in working with adults.

In this particular picture from over 25 years ago, 2 of the adult students were parents of children taking lessons. A few were students who studied when they were kids and had always wanted to get back to lessons, and others were complete beginners. Since then, we've had many adults come through FPA who just wanted to fulfill a dream.

I remember one adult student who contacted me when she retired. She said she needed to find something to do in retirement, and she had always wanted to play the piano. She insisted on paying for 3 months of lessons upfront because she wanted to make the commitment and see if it was something she wanted to pursue.

Well, after the 3 months, she returned her rental piano, purchased a beautiful acousitc upright piano and took lessons for over a dozen years! Actually, one of my current adult students was one of my first adult students 30 years ago! She had to stop due to a career change and has recently returned to lessons now accompanied by her husband!

In fact, we currently have 3 husband and wife teams! Who would have thought piano lessons could become a "date night?"

The older I get, I realize even more the cognitive benefits of piano lessons for adults. Not only can it increase the brain's neuroplasticity and improve the brain's executive function and multisensory processing, but it can also help to reduce stress and anxiety! As they say, the second-best time to start anything new is now. Come join us!

Happy Practicing!