Program and Tuition

Private Piano Lessons

Private lessons are for ages 5 to 95! Adults are very welcome. The musical education we provide in our lessons is a joy for any age or level and imparts the fundamentals for those who would choose music as their career.

Private Piano Lessons for Ages 5 to 95!

In Person

Lessons are once a week. Duration of class is 60 minutes. Tuition is:

$420 per month.
$520 per month. (with Katrin Arefy – Head teacher)

We offer 45 minute private lessons for young beginners only and for maximum 6 month depending on student’s age. The tuition is:

$360 per month
$460 per month (with Katrin Arefy – Head teacher)

Online

Lessons are once a week. Duration of class is 60 minutes. Tuition is:

$370 per month.
$470 per month. (with Katrin Arefy – Head teacher)

We offer 45 minute private lessons for young beginners only and for maximum 6 month depending on student’s age. The tuition is:

$340 per month
$440 per month (with Katrin Arefy – Head teacher)

Additional Programs

Performance Day
We encourage students to participate in our informal performance day. Performance days are every first Wednesday of the month in person and every first Sunday of the month on Zoom.

Formal Recitals
We have three formal recitals every year. Please see our calendar at www.goldenkeypianoschool.com for dates. Fees TBA

Teaching Hours

Monday-Friday 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Fall enrollment now open. Only a few spaces available.

“I wanted to just let you know that Erika had an amazing time at school today. She loves her teacher very much. I am very pleased with how she is able to motivate Erika to play and want to learn. What an amazing experience. Erika always wanted to write her own music and play really well. I believe with Ketevan she will get to that place.

She spent 2. 5 hours today practicing so she is ready next Saturday. Ketevan is very good, motivating and knowledgable teacher.”

Thank you,

Sylvia

“My daughter has been with Golden Key Piano School since she was 3.5 years old. She started out in their group class then has continued with the weekly private lessons. It is hard to imagine children engaged with something as difficult as learning piano and remaining focused for an hour-long lesson. And yet, not only do the teachers at Golden Key manage to do that, they also make it fun and easy for children to learn music…”

Tram

“I’m so proud of my little guy and so grateful to Katrin for getting him started on a musical journey!!”

Jenn

“We would like to express our appreciation to Mr. Arefi!
He is such a kind gentleman and always very friendly and very helpful!”

Jennifer

Solfeggio Class

Teacher Cooper is returning to Golden Key Piano School with his favorite subject to teach. This 30 min online class is specially good for those students who need more help with their theory and scale playing. Students will also get a lot of ear training in class.

We had quite a few requests to change the class time after we announced it in the previous newsletter. Teacher Cooper generously offered his Monday afternoon.

So, the new class time is:

Mondays 4:00 for age 5-9

Mondays 4:30 for ages 9 and up.

Tuition

$80 per month

Duration of class

On going

This class was designed for the students to be able to join at any month on the first week of the month. Each month one subject will be introduced and practiced.

Start Date

First week of September 2021.

This is an Online Class

Solfeggio Class

We had quite a few requests to change the class time after we announced it in the previous newsletter. Teacher Cooper generously offered his Monday afternoon.

So, the new class time is:

Mondays 4:00 for age 5-9

Mondays 4:30 for ages 9 and up.

Tuition

$80 per month

Duration of class

On going

This class was designed for the students to be able to join at any month on the first week of the month. Each month one subject will be introduced and practiced.

Start Date

First week of September 2021.

This is an Online Class

FOR CHILDREN 3 TO 5 YEARS OLD

Group Preparatory Piano Lessons

These innovative group lessons are specially designed for younger students to prepare them for further private piano lessons. Children will be introduced to the piano, taught the keyboard and musical alphabet through imagery and fun games which capture their attention and foster their imagination. They will develop the essential understanding of the piano literature appropriate for early ages.

To sign up for the next class please call 510. 665.5466.

Class size limited to a maximum of 5 students.
Check out the Frequently Asked Questions for more info.

$890 for the 9 months

Upcoming Class

Wednesday September 22nd 2021 at 5:30pm
Maximum 6 students in class

Customize Group Class Times with Your Child & 2 Friends

Start your own customized prep-group class!
If none of the above is a good time for you, find another two friends and you can schedule the classes around your own time. To arrange the class, talk to Katrin at (510) 710-0995.

Transitional Class

Transitional classes are semi-private lessons for those students who graduate from the 9 month prep-piano class but are still too young to start one-hour private lessons.

Each class is 45 minutes long and includes a 15 minute private lesson for each student at the piano, and a 30 minute class with another fellow classmate of the same age. In the 15 minute individual lesson the student gets personal attention and works on beginning piano skills, and in the 30 minute shared lesson the student will learn the new musical alphabet and note reading, as well as work on listening skills with a classmate in a more fun and engaging way.

Transition classes last until the student is 5 years old and can start private lessons.

Tuition: $150 per month.

Performance Day

In order to have the feeling of working toward a goal, and also to practice performing, students have an opportunity to perform their pieces in a friendly atmosphere of a small group of students on the first Wednesday of each month. To let the students enjoy the experience of an informal performance we ask parents not to sit in the audience for these monthly performances.

*free for our students

Recital

We give all students an opportunity to perform their prepared pieces three times a year in a formal recital.

To see video’s and pictures of our previous Recitals, please click here.

Our Duet Recital, Annual Recital and Top Ten Students Recital will take place in the gorgeous hall of the Hillside Club with a beautiful Steinway piano.

Fee: TBA.

Exams and Certificates

Our school provides three different test and certification options for the students.

1. Our School’s Annual Test (Lesson)

This test is required for all students at Golden Key and is optional for adult students. Only students who are doing the Royal Academy Exam or Certificate of Merit are exempt from our annual test.

To make it less stressful for younger students we call it a short lesson, and that is exactly what the test will feel like.

The test is based on our school’s curriculum and will take place during the month of May by appointment.

The fee is $25 and it is approximately 15 minutes long.

2. Royal Academy Test

We recommend this exam to students age 8+.

Parents are responsible to register their student online. The test needs at least 7 or 8 months of preparation, so parents should check with the teacher to know what level and date to apply for.

Information about the exam can be found here.