The Growing Musician all began at the piano. This is where the magic of music was first experienced by our founder Katie Jillson at the age of 5.
The piano studio at The Growing Musician is now enrolling for Fall 2025!
At the Growing Musician, we offer piano lessons to students of all ages near West Roxbury, MA.
Got questions about piano lessons?
Here are answers to the most-often asked questions about piano lessons at The Growing Musician.
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Piano lessons are for students of all ages — children, teens, and adults. Whether you’re brand new or returning to piano after time away, you’re welcome here.
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No. You can begin piano lessons at any age. A willingness to explore, learn, and enjoy music is all that’s required.
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Yes. Beginners are absolutely welcome, and lessons are tailored to each student’s experience level and goals.
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Lessons are either 45 or 60 minutes long. Even the youngest beginners start with 45-minute lessons so there’s enough time to build skills, focus, and a positive relationship with the learning process.
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Lessons for younger students include time both at the piano and off the bench. Off-the-bench learning may include piano games, music theory activities, and listening or music history exploration to keep lessons engaging and age-appropriate.
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Yes. Students need a piano or keyboard for home practice. Beginners using a keyboard should have at least 57 keys, though 88 keys (full-length) is recommended.
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Yes. Lessons are available both in-person near Boston, MA and online for students anywhere.
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Start with a free Piano Discovery Call on Zoom. After that, an Initial Fit Lesson is available so we can make sure lessons feel like the right match before committing.
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Students can choose from 10- or 12-month tuition (weekly lessons) or shorter lesson packages and drop-in options. Longer commitments provide consistent weekly support, while packages offer flexibility for specific goals.
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The studio serves the Boston, MA area (including West Roxbury, Dedham, Needham, Roslindale, Jamaica Plain, Westwood, Brookline, Newton, and Milton) and online students worldwide.
Tuition students receive priority scheduling, while package students book from available openings. Pricing is shared during the Discovery Call so the best option can be chosen together.
Get all your questions answered and grow with the piano studio!
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"Charlotte has grown to LOVE playing the piano under Katie's teaching over the last 2 years. She always looks forward to her lessons and their time together. Charlotte practices daily (without any prompting from her parents) often before school and after dinner and is always proud to show off her skills to guests. During family vacations, she seeks out pianos and can't wait to start playing. It brings us all joy and pride to see her love of music blossoming."
- Debbie Tyson, West Roxbury, MA
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"As an adult, I was brand new to playing the piano and Katie helped build so many foundational skills. She was very patient and supportive. Katie engaged my curious nature about creativity around music. She also taught me to think about the many healing qualities music has to offer humans.”
- Karen O’ Leary, Needham, MA
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"My daughter started taking piano lessons with Katie when she was 5, and our experience has been incredible! The lessons are always fun and engaging, and I especially appreciate how encouraging and positive Katie is. She is kind, patient, and super fun and we are lucky to have her as my daughter's teacher.”
- Siba Alkhouri, Westwood, MA
