The Art of Piano Offers
A Variety of Customizable Programs
Whether you would like to play piano in competitions or only for fun, The Art of Piano has a program for you. Every TAoP student is taught to play the piano BEAUTIFULLY and COMFORTABLY. By selecting one of the programs below, students help Dr. Horváth create a personalized curriculum for them to meet their individual goals and needs.
For highly motivated children and youth who may or may not be interested in studying music in college. Students participate in competitions, examinations, and a great variety of performances. One-hour, weekly lessons.
For children and youth wishing to learn to play beautifully and achieve a high level of musicianship and proficiency in piano. Students follow a well-rounded and motivating curriculum and are offered the opportunity to participate in regular performances, examinations, and competitions. 45- or 60-minute weekly lessons.
For children between the ages of 4 and 7. Students are taught beautiful tone production and efficient piano technique right from the start in a playful, age-appropriate way. 30- or 45-minute weekly lessons.
For children and youth wanting to try piano lessons or continue piano studies in a low-pressure environment. Students are encouraged to participate in three performances a year sponsored by the studio but do not take exams or enter competitions. 30-or 45-minute weekly lessons.
For adults of any age desiring to improve their piano skills, be it for professional development or pleasure. One-hour lessons, weekly or less frequently.
The Curriculum Includes
- Strive to create moving performances
- Promote a comfortable, injury-preventive piano technique from the start
- Include a broad range of piano repertoire*
- Employ a combination of the best American and European teaching methods
- Provide experience in ensemble performance
- Incorporate historically informed performance (HIP) practices
* The core repertoire consists of the various styles periods of classical music, as well as jazzy and traditional music. Other North- and South-American music styles are also introduced. Sacred music and additional musical styles may also be included.
- Semi-annual Recitals to share music, inspire, and bolster self-confidence
- Semi-annual Performance Parties/Classes to practice performing, engage in fun, educational group activities, and build camaraderie among students
- Group lessons to foster comprehensive musicianship
- Yearly evaluation by highly qualified university faculty (Studio Festival)
- Optional participation in
- competitions and scholarship auditions
- AIM (Achievement in Music) comprehensive, nationally recognized performance and musicianship examinations by ISMTA, the state chapter of MTNA (Music Teachers National Association)
- Federation Festival by SFMC, the local chapter of NFMC (National Federation of Music Clubs)
- ABRSM (The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) exams
- Additional performance opportunities
- Award and incentive programs for additional motivation
- Rhythm
- Music theory
- Ear training
- Harmonization
- Transposition
- Memorization
- Sight-reading
- Music history
- Composition
- Additional Computer Time (before or after each private lesson) to expedite the advancement of musicianship skills
- iPad apps made available for lessons and home practice
- Full-size electronic piano interfaced with computer for music notation and recording
- Video and audio equipment for accompanying, listening, recording and critiquing
- Exceptional setup for remote instruction
- Modern grand piano
- Five-octave fortepiano (replica of a Viennese piano form Mozart’s and Washington’s time)
- Professional digital harpsichord/organ/celesta
- Digital Piano