Halvorson Music Studio Student of the Month for May 2024

Congratulations, Max! You are Student of the Month for May 2024. You received a perfect score of 100 on your level 3 Achievement in Music Performance Exam in late April of 2024. The AIM exams are held through the Illinois Music Teachers Association. Students learn a lot when working on the requirements for their exam.
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Halvorson Music Studio Student of the Month for May 2024

Congratulations, Mason! You are Student of the Month for May 2024. You received a perfect score of 100 on your level 3 Achievement in Music Performance Exam in late April of 2024. The AIM exams are held through the Illinois Music Teachers Association. Students learn a lot when working on the requirements for their exam. Learn more...

Halvorson Music Studio Student of the Month for February 2024

Congratulations, Grace! You are Student of the Month for February 2024. You received a perfect score of 101 on the Achievement in Music Theory Exam held in February 2024. Very Cool! 12 students from Halvorson Music Studio are taking this exam in February. I'm very proud of them. Learn more...

Learn piano with our fun and flexible lessons!

Our piano lessons are perfect for students ages 5 through adults and all abilities. We offer weekly personalized instruction for in-person and online lessons. Lessons are tailored to each student's individual needs and interests. Daily regular piano practice of lesson assignments helps students learn fast. You use the online calendar to schedule the lessons when it works for your schedule. First Lesson is Free.

In addition to learning how to play the piano, you'll learn music theory, sight reading, transposition, harmonization, ear training and composition. All of these skills along with daily regular piano practice of lesson assignments helps students easily see their progress while having fun playing the piano.

We use a variety of methods to track your progress, so you can see how you're doing and stay motivated. We provide students opportunities to share their music with others in up to 4 studio recitals each year. Students can also participate in judged piano events. Playing music for others motivates students. Lesson assignments are emailed at the end of each lesson. It helps students to see the lesson assignment before practicing each day. Learning center activities track your progress too. When you set up a daily practicing schedule you will easily learn a lot. 

How do I . . . . .

Check out more information on this page and the FAQ's page.
New Lesson Inquiries:
1. Fill in the Contact Us form on the Home page. Use the Calendar found on left side of the My Music Staff app screen to schedule a free trial in-person lesson in an open lesson spot (ex. 0/3, 1/3 or 2/3) or a free online lesson in an open spot, (ex. 0/1).
2. You will be given access to the Parent/Student Portal where parents and adult students use the online calendar on My Music Staff to schedule lessons (at least 3 hours prior lead time required).

Using the Parent/Student Portal and online calendar of My Music Staff to reschedule occasional lesson conflicts is easy. It is your responsibility as it saves you time. My Music Staff notifies us. Using only the online calendar allows us to always see the current lesson schedule to be prepared for your lesson. It is your responsibility to schedule or cancel your lessons on the My Music Staff calendar online. You will pay for any lessons you forget to cancel.  You know your schedule better than your teacher. Halvorson Music Studio needs to know where all open lesson spots are for others.   
1. Cancel your currently scheduled lesson (at least 3 hours prior lead time required).
2. Reschedule to an open lesson spot (at least 3 hours prior lead time required). (60 minute in-person lessons for multiple members: ex. 0/3, 1/3, or 2/3). (30 minute online lessons: ex. 0/1. Also a 60 minute in person open lesson spot with 0/3 or 1/3 can work for an online lesson reschedule).
3. Regular lesson attendance and Summer lessons are required. It provides students forward progress. We work around your Summer scheduling needs.
4. National Holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Eve, are days that Halvorson Music Studio will be closed. There are many months that have 5 teaching days and you are only charged for 4 teaching days. These months with 5 lesson days cover for missing lessons on a National Holiday. No rescheduling is necessary. Enjoy your family. If there are 2 consecutive months in which you receive fewer than 4 teaching days, you will receive 1 teaching day of credit. 

Illness and Bad Weather: Stay home. Ask for an online lesson, if you are able, and continue learning. We need to know if you need an online lesson and which platform you will be using so it can set it up for your lesson, please call. Using the Parent/Student Portal you can also cancel your lesson and reschedule on the My Music Staff Calendar (at least 3 hours prior lead time required). (60 minute in-person lessons for multiple members: ex. 0/3, 1/3, or 2/3). (30 minute online lessons: ex. 0/1. Also a 60 minute in person open lesson spot with 0/3 or 1/3 can work for an online lesson reschedule). If a student becomes ill in less than 3 hours before a lesson or a bad storm pops up with less than 3 hours notice, email or call, we will work out a rescheduled lesson for you.

Lesson Tuition

Each student pays a flat lesson tuition fee per month. Materials and contest fees for students are extra. Same price for either lesson type.
Two lesson types: 60 minute lessons in person and 30 minute lessons online. Tuition covers time spent with the teacher at lessons; time that the teacher spends preparing for each student; time that the teacher spends answering questions outside of lessons; furthering education expenses; plus cost of equipment, cost of equipment repair and business expenses.

1. 60 minute partner lesson - up to 3 students. Multi-level learning center activities for each student provide necessary, tailored learning opportunities for each student. Students learning music together, inspire one another. Use less gas, drop students off and pick them up in an hour. Get more done.
2. 30 minute online lesson - 1 student. Traditional lesson in the convenience of your home, online. We need to know which online platform you are using so we can connect for lessons. An online lesson can also be scheduled 10 minutes before a 60 minute partner lesson (with 2 or fewer students scheduled). It can also be scheduled to start 40 minutes into a 60 minute partner lesson and go 10 minutes past the end of that lesson to fulfill the 30 minute lesson. There are some designated 30 minute online lesson spots too. We are convinced you will love learning piano. Try it now!

All lessons are charged at a flat monthly fee of $96.75 per month. Students attend either a 60 minute in person lesson (up to 3 students working in learning centers) or 30 minute online lesson each week. All materials required for lessons are extra. All fees for contests are extra. In September, there will be a cost of living increase to $99.75.  Invoices are emailed from My Music Staff on the first of each month and payment is due on the 15th of the month. You can have up to 4 vacation lessons in a year (let us know when you are using them). A credit for a vacation lesson used will be put on your next invoice. Any other missed lessons can be rescheduled as long as we are notified (3 hours in advance by canceling your scheduled lesson and rescheduling on the My Music Staff Calendar).  First Lesson is Free. 

Current Parent/Student Portal


"Thanks for this note. We are so happy with her progress with you. Night and day difference from what she experienced with her last teacher. Thank you for all you do! " Nicole

"Merry Christmas, Mrs. LeAnn, Thank you for teaching me!" Nolan

"Dear Mrs. Halvorson, thank you so much, for teaching me piano. I like it very much. Love, Hektor."

Elsie is Student of the Month for August 2020

Elsie has been in piano since last November. She works really hard to learn her pieces and piano assignments. She likes to play her pieces while her Dad accompanies her on the drums. Very fun!

Student of the month for July

Jackson has been in piano lessons just a little over a year. He listens carefully to his sound and works hard to quickly pass his pieces. This is a duet from the July online piano recital for Halvorson Music Studio. Congratulations!

"Loose in the Laboratory," by Maddux

Congratulations, Maddux! You created a great composition for the Halloween Recital 2019. It has a lot of changes in mood and you played it with expression. Fantastic work and playing!

Clavinova Festival, December 2018 - Elliott, you worked hard to have a great command over your performance.

Elliott is in the 2-6 year stage of piano lessons. He is improving a lot and it is so fun to hear his progress. 

The Basement by Lily

This composition by Lily both surprised and impressed me. I didn't know she was working on it. She played it at lessons, it is great!