Welcome

Here at Folsom Piano Academy, we believe that music can have a positive impact on your life. 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 have been able to experience the joy of learning how to play the piano 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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Jeanette's Corner: Teacher Tips

My Story (Part 1)

My father was determined that his first born would be a pianist (due to his lack of opportunity in Argentina). When I was 5, my dad bought a little spinet upright piano. He liked to play by ear. At the age of 7, I started group music/piano lessons at a local music store with Mrs. Gordon. I remember my favorite activity was flashcard races! Then I continued with private lessons.

I had to practice 30 minutes everyday as soon as I came home from school. Back then, we didn't have as much homework. My friends were already outside playing, but I had to practice first before I could go outside to play. I began to feel resentful and lost interest. At about the age of 12, I complained about practice and wanted to quit. I wanted to take tap dance lessons. My parents held steadfast and wouldn't acknowledge my complaints or desires. In other words, I had no choice. And so I continued.

Perhaps my dad had a conversation with my teacher, I don't know. But one day, when I was 13, I came home from school. And there in our dining room area, was a beautiful Steinway Grand Piano! I was so overwhelmed by it's beauty and sound, I never complained again. Practice became a joy. Sure it was still work, but now I had an instrument that responded to me, a real relationship. That piano sits in my home to this day. And as they say, the rest is history!

-Ms. Jeanette

Director Jeanette Munroe

Director Jeanette Munroe holds a Bachelor Degree in Piano Performance from Santa Clara University and a Masters in Piano Pedagogy from CSU-Northridge.

Each of the private instructors at Folsom Piano Academy are members of the Music Teachers Association of California which maintains high membership standards and enables our teachers to offer the Certificate of Merit program. More information about MTAC can be found at their website www.mtac.org

Our group instructors have at either a Bachelor Degree in piano and/or many years of playing/teaching experience including extensive training with Jeanette.

750 Oak Ave Pkwy Suite 170, Folsom, CA 95630 FolsomPianoAcademy@gmail.com 916-985-9443