Piano Lessons with Karen 🎶
919-986-0588
Welcome to An Octave Above the Rest Piano Studio
Making Every Lesson Count
All About Me
Piano Lessons with Karen
Music is a passion for me, and it brings me joy to be able to teach and share this passion with my students. From day one, they learn important foundational techniques to help them boost their skills and self-esteem. Each one has a unique learning style, and it’s my duty to find out what that is and adapt my lessons accordingly.
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There’s no time like the present moment. I will guide you every step of the way. ​I have played the piano for over 40 years and taught piano lessons for over 10 years. I graduated from the North Carolina School of the Arts.
Seeing students unlock their musical potential and the joy it brings them is very rewarding for me.
About Piano Lessons
Weekly 30 minute lessons in home studio
$30/per lesson due at time of lesson
(Cash App, Apple Pay, Venmo, Cash)
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Includes music instruction and books​
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Lesson and songs coordinated to introduce new concepts
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Performance songs
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Music Theory
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Scales & Chords
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Technique
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Ear Training
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Sight-reading
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A wide selection of music to play
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Classical, Pop, Today’s hits, Disney, Jazz/Blues/Boogies, seasonal songs for holidays, and more! 🎶
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Written assignments for clear instructions
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Recitals & Performance Opportunities
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Lots of praise and encouragement!
No contract or sign up fees. Pay as you go, $30 per lesson. Free introductory meet and greet . 🎶
Reviews
"Excellent and Inspiring Teacher"
-Ann
"Very patient, kind and encouraging with her students"
-Sophia
“Music is the universal language. It heals and uplifts, giving our hearts wings to soar above the mundane into the heights of pure bliss, beauty, joy, and peace.”
Karen Shankle
Karen's Piano Recordings
Click link below to hear more by Karen on SoundCloud:
https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/cJqmb3rKgPiqD56s8
Contact Me
I’m here to make the learning process easier and more enjoyable for you. A journey of a 1,000 miles begins with a single step forward and I’ll guide each student step by step along the way.
Let’s get started!
Karen.shankle@gmail.com
919-986-0588
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Located in the Forestville Farms Subdivision across from Harris Creek Elementary School
@3901 Cashew Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616
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