For children ages 4 and older
Partner Piano is an inviting, holistic approach to piano instruction. Students receive a combination of private and group piano instruction. Fundamentals of technique and individual work take place in a weekly private lesson. In the group lesson, two to four students work together to learn rhythm, pitch, musical terms and notation, using a variety of activities. Each student has a private lesson and a group lesson weekly. The program has four tiered levels of instruction, allowing students to progress at their own pace. Partner Piano I is limited to 4-year-olds with a parent or caregiver, so the adult can learn how to help the child with practice at home.
If Partner Piano is not available or is not the right program for a particular child, the instructor will help arrange the best private teacher for your family.
Please email Derek Hartman to schedule an interview.
Spring 2025 Courses
If you have questions about registration, here is a helpful video detailing the registration process. Still need help? Contact the Blair Academy registrar, Elm Stephenson, or call him at 615-322-7655 for assistance.
Partner Piano I
One 30-minute private lesson and 30-minute weekly group class. (Children ages 4)
Partner Piano II
One 30-minute private lesson and 30-minute weekly group class. (Children ages 4 and up)
Programs and Classes
- Blair Academy Student Handbook
- Register for Academy Classes
- Scholarships & Financial Aid
- Vanderbilt Youth Orchestras
- Vanderbilt Youth Choirs
- Vanderbilt Suzuki Program
- Private Lessons
- Fiddle
- Chamber Music and Collaborative Piano
- Beginning and Partner Piano
- Music Theory and Aural Skills
- Musicology and Ethnomusicology
- Blair Hit Songwriter Series
- Parking