A holistic approach to piano learning with elements of Music Reading and Sight Reading, Ear Training, Music Theory, Composition, and Improvisation.
Continuing students may choose to focus on "special projects" (Bollywood, Pop, Christian music, etc.)
Current Students
Current students are automatically enrolled in summer private lessons. Email admin@NewTampaPPA.com otherwise.
Summer session: 5 lessons. July 8th - Aug. 10th (June 23rd-July 7th: no lessons-summer break)
July monthly payment remains the same as every other month. Lesson pricing prorated, upon advance notice, if student is not taking all 5 lessons.
Monday. July 8th - Saturday. Aug. 10th (5 lessons)
Prep Class-Once a Week Group Class
Mondays, Wednesdays, OR Thursdays 5:05-5:50pm
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Entering Kindergarten & 1st grade in Fall 2024 |
$105 |
Core Program |
2nd-12th Grade |
30min-$174
45min-$245
60min-$319
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Adult Program |
18 and older |
30min-$129
45min-$183
60min-$245
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*Current students are automatically enrolled in summer private lessons
For new students Summer lesson enrollment may start as early as the beginning of June. (June 23rd-July 7th: no lessons-summer break).
Learn to Play your Favorite Songs
Disney + Pop Songs July 15-19, 1-2:30pm $129
Learn to play Disney and Pop music at the piano!
*Open to Students in the Green Book, Blue Book & RCM 1-10
Compose your own Music! July 22-26 1-2:30pm $129
Reading music is great fun. How about creating your own? This week we’ll work on creating your own music
at the piano. *Open to students at the end of the Red Book, and students in Green Book, Blue Book & RCM 1-10
Jazz it up! July 29- Aug 2, 1-2:30pm $129
Take a regular tune (piece you know) and learn how to jazz it up. Learn comping rhythms, choosing between tones/passing etc…shifting style, creating a solo over a chord progression… and more!
*Open to students in the Green Book , Blue Book & RCM Levels 1-4
Kpop & Anime July 29 - Aug 2, 7:30-8:30pm $109
Are you a K Pop and Anime fan? This week, you’ll learn to play world renowned contemporary Korean pop music as well as songs from your favorite anime! *Open to students in the Blue Book & RCM Levels 1-4
Taylor Swift Songbook Aug 5-9, 1:00-2:30pm $129
Are you a #Swiftie? This week you’ll learn how to play a few of her more popular tunes and dive into her musical world. *Open to students at the end of the Red Book, and students in Green Book, Blue Book & RCM 1-4
Grow your Skills as a Pianist
Beginner Piano Camp July 8-12, 6:15-8:15pm $139
A playful introduction to piano playing with fun activities at the Piano Lab and games. *Open to Beginners, Time to Begin and Red Book students.
Learn to Play by Ear! July 8-12, 1-2:30pm $129
You already know how to read music and have practiced Ear Training exercises in your lessons. Let’s use and develop your Ear Training skills so that you can listen to tunes and play them at the piano. *Open to Students in RCM Level 1-10
Piano Technique Intensive July 8-12 6:15-7:15pm $109
Wished your fingers moved faster and more accurately when you played the piano? Wished to have a bigger and louder sound when you played the piano? It’s all about learning how to use your arms and fingers more effectively. This week we’ll focus on exercises and techniques to help you play the piano more freely and powerfully. *Open to Students in RCM Level 1-10
Music & Entrepreneurship July 15-19, 7:30-8:30pm $109
-Hands-on opportunity to plan a short recital (select music, talk with venue coordinator, and advertise for the event) -Create a piano resume and personal biography for applications -Learn music for special events (weddings, graduations, & more) *Open to High School and RCM 5-10 Students
Piano Accompaniment July 22-26 6:15-7:15pm $109
This workshop will give you the opportunity to practice playing alongside vocalists and other instrumentalists. *Open to students in RCM Level 5-10
Piano Duets & Ensembles Aug 5-9, 7:30-8:30pm $109
Playing piano along with other pianists is always a joy. It could be duets, trios, quartets or large ensemble. Let’s play piano in groups this week! *Open to late Red book students & students in Green Book, Blue Book & RCM 1-10
Music Appreciation For Adult Students *Online Course Meets Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm July 10 - Aug. 7 $109
Explores various stand-out pieces of music and composers from the middle ages to 20th century. *Open to Adult students of all levels.
RCM BOOT CAMPS
RCM Music Theory
Learning Music Theory facilitates your learning of piano and all other musical instruments. Once you understand musical logic, your music learning soars. Please, note that RCM does not issue a certificate for levels 5-8 unless the Music Theory exam is passed.
Your instructor will place you in the correct Theory Level
MUSIC THEORY PREP LEVEL: Monday-Friday 6:30-8:30pm July 15th – 19th $139
MUSIC THEORY PREP LEVEL 1: Monday-Friday 6:30-8:30pm July 22nd – 26th $139
MUSIC THEORY PREP LEVEL 2: Monday-Friday 6:30-8:30pm July 29th – August 2nd $139
MUSIC THEORY PREP LEVEL 3: Monday-Friday 6:30-8:30pm August 5th – 9th $139
MUSIC THEORY PREP LEVEL 4: 10 hours in small groups, Schedule: TBD $139
MUSIC THEORY PREP LEVEL 5-8: 15 hours in small groups, Schedule: TBD $169
Ear Training for RCM Level 1-8
It is highly unlikely a student will score in the 90’s in their RCM exam without acing the Ear Training portion of the exam. This summer, polish your listening skills. In addition to preparing you for the exam, it will help you learn tunes by ear and catch the mistakes you make while playing a musical instrument faster.
RCM LEVEL 1-8: 5 hours in small groups, Schedule: TBD $109