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Piano lessons for kids • Louisville, KY
What if piano practice didn't become one more thing you have to nag about?
Our Piano Express program gives kids a full hour to learn, play, practice, get feedback and build confidence, while making piano feel more like a challenge they want to conquer than homework they want to avoid.
60-min weekly class
5 or less students per class
6 progressive levels
100 students attend weekly
Month-to-month
Age 5 and up
Already have piano experience? We’ll help place your child at the right level.
Kids progress 6x faster in Piano Express than traditional lessons!
The parent problem nobody talks about
You want your child to learn piano. You probably don’t want to become the Practice Police.
“Did you practice?”
“Are you sure that’s how the song goes?”
“Please play it more than once.”
Traditional lessons can leave a big gap between “the teacher showed me” and “I know how to do it.” Piano Express is designed to close that gap.
How Piano Express works
Why Families Love Piano Express
Gamified
Goal-Oriented Experience
Students earn scores, reach goals, and feel proud of their progress.
Positive Social Learning with Peers
Kids learn alongside friends and build confidence in a supportive group.
Independent Progress
Each student works on their own music at their own pace and can progress as fast or as slow as needed.
Better At-Home Practice Tools
Built-in practice plans, feedback, and songs keep practice focused and fun.
Join Anytime
New students can start anytime throughout the year! Classes are ongoing.
Flexible Scheduling & Makeups
Miss a class? Come to a different class time of the same level that week.
Move Up Immediately When Ready
As soon a student passes a level, they will move to a new class for the next level!
Instant Feedback
The web-app helps students spot mistakes, try again and build confidence while they practice.
Nationally-Recognized Piano Program for Kids and Teens
Inside a typical class
What actually happens during the 60 minutes?
This is one of the biggest things parents want to understand, so here’s the breakdown.
First 30 minutes:
Assessment
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Students work independently
With headphones and a laptop, students use their own Piano Express account to work on music out of their their Song Book.
Students are motivated to pass songs
Scores for pitch and rhythm help them aim for 80+ to pass songs and move forward.
Monitored by a teacher assistant
Helping students by answering questions and providing help.
Personalized progression
Students can be working on completely different material in the same room.
Teacher-led, not app-led
Technology handles the repetitive “was that note correct?” feedback. Teachers handle the parts that require a musician, educator and human being.
Students get instant feedback on their playing!
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Second 30 minutes:
Discovery
Learning Music Thoery
Students take off their headphones and learn musical concepts with their teacher using the Discovery Book.
Musicianship
The teacher focuses on music theory, sight reading, ear training, and improvisation.
Technique & hand position
Students are observed and coached on proper playing technique by their teacher.
Games & Group Play
Group playing and fun games keep kids engaged and build relationship with peers.
The technology doesn’t teach your child.
It gives the teacher more freedom to teach.
"My son loves being in class with other students. We love the instant feedback with when it is paired with the computer during practice. Each skill is taught simply and builds onto the next."
- Megan M.
"My daughter thought the challenges were fun and also learned a lot."
- Laura C.
How Piano Express works
Tuition & Class Schedule
Try Piano Express risk-free
Piano Express is priced at the same monthly tuition as our traditional 30-minute private lesson, with a full 60-minute class and at-home learning tools.
Piano Express Tuition
Weekly 60-minute classes
$140 / month
$35 one-time registration fee + $20 book fee for each level
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One 60-minute Piano Express class each week
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No more than 5 students per class
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App access for practice at home
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Flexible same-level makeup options when space is available
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Month-to-month enrollment
Try it. See how your child responds. Then decide.
Try it
risk-free.
First-Month Guarantee
Instead of a one-and-done trial lesson, we give families enough time to really see how their child responds.
If Piano Express ends up not being the right fit, you’re not stuck! We will place your child with a private teacher or refund the tuition for any unused lessons remaining in your child’s first month.*
*First-Month Guarantee applies to unused lesson tuition remaining in the student's first month (four lessons). Our standard withdrawal/refund policies apply after the first month.
what about practice?
Use Piano Express App to continue progress at home!
Students will make progress every week in their Piano Express class, and then continue making progress with the app at home!
Have an electric piano at home?
We can tell you everything you need to connect your computer so your student can continue getting scores in app!
Have an acoustic piano at home?
Songs have verbal cues, video instruction, and music to help students with their practice, even if it's not scoring them.
App works for IOS and Android!
A computer or tablet are not required for at-home practice, students can still work out of their books in between lessons.
Reviews for Our piano express
What parents are saying...
My daughter LOVES tracking her progress. It's very tangible for her. Similarly, it's easy for her to practice at home, and identify her mistakes without me trying to correct her. Flexibility to make up a class when we need to miss has been great, too. It's helpful to have clear goals and structured path to learn, and the small classes almost feel like a private lesson.
- Beth C.
My interactions with administration has been incredibly positive and helpful. My child has enjoyed working with the instructor and loved the challenge posed to her at each lesson. I appreciate day/time flexibility.
- Laura G.
Jackie has been great. My daughter really enjoys the lessons and although she practices the minimum amount possible, seems to be making good progress.
- Lisa T.
What the journey looks like
Piano Express is the beginning, not the ceiling.
A clear path from first notes to advanced piano.
Class Levels 1 through 6 establish a strong piano foundation and prepare students for advanced private lessons upon graduation.
SWITCHING FROM PRIVATE LESSONS?
New to Piano Express, but not new to piano?
Your child does not have to start at Level 1.
If your child already plays, tell us about their previous lessons, current method book or pieces they can play. We’ll help place them in the Piano Express level that makes sense.
You do not need to figure out their level before contacting us.
Piano Express might be the refresh they need.
For beginner and early-intermediate students, changing the learning environment can bring fresh energy to piano.
New motivation
Scores, songs to master, books to finish and levels to complete give students something concrete to chase.
More independence
They learn to troubleshoot and keep going instead of needing the teacher (or parent) to approve every step.
Peer Group & Community
Piano feels less isolated. Students learn around peers, play together and see that effort and frustration are normal.
Music was never meant to be learned alone. Playing together, listening to others and making music with other people are at the core of being a musician.
Common questions & misconceptions
“Okay… but what about ___?”
These are the questions smart parents ask before trying something different.
“We were looking for one-on-one lessons.”
That makes sense! Most of us grew up assuming one-on-one automatically means better. Piano Express is built around the result rather than the format; more time playing, individualized progress, teacher guidance and feedback while the child actually practices.
“We limit screen time.”
The screen is not the activity. Students read music and play a real piano. They use technology briefly as a feedback tool so they can see what needs another try, then their attention goes right back to the instrument.
“My child doesn’t focus well in groups.”
This isn’t a sit-and-listen class where everyone waits for the same instruction. Students are actively working at their own piano on their own music, which can feel very different for children who struggle with passive group settings.
“I don’t want an app teaching my child.”
Neither do we. Teachers teach. The technology simply helps with immediate practice feedback so the teacher can focus on technique, musicianship, interpretation and individualized instruction.
“How can a teacher catch technique in a group?”
The teacher is circulating, observing and working directly with students throughout the class. The program is not self-taught; it simply removes the need for a teacher to supervise every single repetition.
“What if my child is ahead or behind everyone else?”
That is one of the strengths of the format. Progress is self-paced. Students in the same room can be working at different levels and on different pieces.
“How long will my child be in Piano Express?”
Most students can expect to spend roughly 2–4 years progressing through the six levels, although every student moves at their own pace. Age, prior experience and practice habits all affect the timeline.
“What happens when they finish?”
Graduation from Piano Express is a milestone, not an endpoint. Students who are ready for more advanced work can transition into advanced private piano lessons right here at Highlands Music Academy with one of our advanced teachers.
The next step is simple
Your child can just take piano lessons or
learn how to become a pianist.
If Piano Express sounds like the kind of experience you hoped piano lessons would be, choose a class and get started. If you still have a question, tell us about your child and we’ll help.
Month-to-month enrollment • Join throughout the year • Prior experience welcome