How To Get Started
Self-Paced Piano Membership
A flexible beginner piano program designed to help students learn from home, move at their own pace, and build confidence through the Piano Express® curriculum with support along the way.
Tuition:
$29/month Founding Member price. (Will increase after the founding member period).
Includes:
🎵 Step-by-step video lessons
🎵 Piano Express® practice app access
🎵 Instant feedback while students practice
🎵 Monthly Online Piano Parties
🎵 Challenges, certificates, and awards
🎵 Real teacher support when you need help
🎵 Learn from home on your own schedule
Best for:
Students who prefer to learn at their own pace, and want a structured piano program without committing to a weekly class.
Weekly Group Piano Classes
For students who are ready for steady weekly piano lessons and continued progress through the Piano Express® levels.
(Piano Express® is a 6-level method designed to give students a clear step-by-step path from beginner basics to confident playing).
Annual Materials & App Access Fee:
$75
Includes Piano Express® app access and current level method books.
Tuition:
$160/month
Includes:
🎵 Weekly 60-minute live online classes
🎵 Small group instruction
🎵 Structured step-by-step curriculum
🎵 Piano Express® practice app access
🎵 Level certificates
🎵 Taught by a classically trained piano teacher
Happy Hands Piano Academy uses the Piano Express® interactive online practice app as part of our Group and Self-Paced programs. Students may begin with their current instrument for our group lessons, but a MIDI-compatible keyboard connection is required within the first month of enrolment.
No keyboard yet? Don't worry! Visit our Equipment page for affordable keyboard recommendations, required cables, and everything you need to get started.
Private Lessons
Individualized one-on-one lessons designed for students who thrive with personalized instruction or are working toward specific musical goals.
Annual Registration Fee:
$75 (includes access to the Carol Matz online student portal and all digital lesson books and materials.)
Tuition:
$225/month
Includes:
🎵 Weekly 30-minute private lesson
🎵 Carol Matz online piano curriculum
🎵 Access to the online student portal
🎵 Digital lesson books and downloadable materials
🎵 Music theory
🎵 Sight-reading
🎵 Ear training
🎵 Rhythm exercises, games and activities
🎵 Personalized feedback and support