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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When I opened the doors to Folsom Piano Academy back in September of 1996, I had zero students. I was living in Galt at the time. Since there was still electrical work to finish in my suite at S. Lexington Dr., all I could do was hang up a banner on the outside that said Piano Lessons 916-985-9443. I began to receive enrollment forms and checks in the mail without first meeting me in person or seeing pianos inside the suite. That confirmed the need for piano lessons in Folsom!

Once the studio was ready, I hosted an Open House. The center photo in this collage is my little niece, who participated in my Kindermusik demonstration. She's now married with her own little toddler. The little girl in the bottom right became one of my first star students. I will share an update on her in our next newsletter. We had so much fun, and it was such a great event that by October 1st, I had 35 students enrolled in piano or Kindermusik lessons. By February, I had doubled the number to 72 students.

I remember staying very late at the studio, up until 11:00 pm most nights, working on lesson plans and getting things ready for the next day. I used to type out lesson assignments for each class. However, I quickly learned that that didn't work because not all students progressed at the same rate for a variety of reasons. So I quickly learned to be flexible and find a way that the lessons could be tailored to each student each week.

FPA occupied that first location on S. Lexington for its 1st full year. It was a great start and yes, only the beginning!



Happy Practicing!