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At the heart of piano study is the relationship between musical imagination and coordinated movement—allowing pianists to play with beauty of tone, physical ease, and artistic freedom.
Instruction is offered for pianists seeking greater coordination, expressive control, and reliability at the keyboard. The studio offers 8-week seasonal sessions (Fall, Winter, and Spring) designed to provide focused periods of study. Consultation lessons may also be scheduled on an ad-hoc basis depending on the student’s needs.
McLelland is also available to present workshops and masterclasses for schools, universities, and music teacher organizations. 
At The Piano Arts Studio, students are guided to grow into confident, expressive, and technically secure musicians. Through thoughtful, structured study in performance, composition, and collaborative piano, they develop both artistry and ease at the instrument.
Instruction is grounded in principles of healthy, coordinated movement at the piano, enabling students to play with freedom, efficiency, and lasting comfort. When technique works naturally, musical expression can flourish without strain or limitation. Students of all ages build strong technical foundations, beautiful tone, creative imagination, and confident performance skills. Whether just beginning or advancing into more demanding repertoire, each student is encouraged to play with clarity, control, and joy. Discipline and delight belong together. In a calm and focused environment, serious study unfolds alongside the deep satisfaction that comes from meaningful musical growth. 
🎹 Instruction: Piano, Theory, Technic, Musicianship Enrollment occurs in 8-Week Seasonal Sessions - Fall, Winter, Spring. Each session combines weekly in-person private study with structured virtual follow-up, along with group masterclass participation, performance opportunities, and all music and materials. Instruction unfolds across the academic calendar to allow for thoughtful pacing and seasonal breaks. At Piano Arts Studio, we believe musical growth happens best within focused periods of studio. Our 8-week sessions provide purposeful training blocks where technique, musicianship, and repertoire develop together. Rather than drifting through lessons week after week, students work within a clear arc of study -- building confidence, skill, and artistic awareness with each session. Families appreciate the clarity of a defined commitment, and students thrive when working toward meaningful short-term achievements within a thoughtfully designed plan, with clear goals, measurable progress, and natural checkpoints for growth. Adults and Pre-College Students Piano Arts Session Each Piano Arts Session - $1,250 - includes twice-weekly private instruction (in-person lessons are one hour in length), masterclass participation, performance opportunities, and music/materials (up to $100). Ages 4–6 Piano Arts Session — $1,150 Each session includes twice-weekly private instruction — one 45-minute in-person lesson and one structured virtual follow-up — along with participation in the Early Musicianship Lab and Young Artists Sharing Hour. A curated selection of music and materials is included in tuition. Students provide a home keyboard or piano for practice. Tuition may be paid in full or in three scheduled installments. Fall Session: September-November Winter Session: December-February Spring Session: March- May Summer: • By-application only private study • Rehabilitation work • Audition preparation (if desired) • No open enrollment 
Fall Session Tuition: $1,250
Payment Options: • $1,250 due before first lesson OR • Three installments of $425 (due September 1, October 1, November 1) Ages 4–6 Piano Arts Session: $1,150 due before first lesson OR Three installments of $400 (due September 1, October 1, November 1) Winter Session Tuition: $1,250
Payment Options: • $1,250 due before first lesson OR • Three installments of $425 (due December 1, January 1, February 1) Ages 4–6 Piano Arts Session: $1,150 due before first lesson OR Three installments of $400 (due December 1, January 1, February 1) Spring Session Tuition: $1,250
Payment Options: • $1,250 due before first lesson OR • Three installments of $425 (due March 1, April 1, May 1) Ages 4–6 Piano Arts Session: $1,150 due before first lesson OR Three installments of $400 (due March 1, April 1, May 1) 
Calendar:
Fall Session: Week 1: September 15-20, 2025 (2 private lessons: 1 in-person, 1 private) Week 2: September 20-27, 2025 (2 private lessons: 1 in-person, 1 private) Week 3: October 6-11, 2025 (2 private lessons - 1 in-person, 1 private) Week 4: October 13-18, 2025 (2 private lessons: 1 in-person, 1 private) Week 5: October 20-25, 2025(2 private lessons - 1 in-person, 1 private) (Studio Closed October 27-November 2, 2025) Week 6: November 3-8, 2025 (2 private lessons - 1 in-person, 1 private) Week 7: November 10-15, 2025 (Group events replace private lessons for this week: Group Masterclasses. and Piano Festival Week) Week 8: November 17-22 2025 (2 private lessons: 1 in-person, 1 private) (Studio Closed November 23- - (Teacher presenting workshop and performing out of town) Winter Session: Week 1: December 8-13, 2025 (2 private lessons: 1 in-person, 1 private) Week 2: December 15-20, 2025 (2 private lessons: 1 in-person, 1 private) (Studio Closed December 21-January 4) Week 3: January 5-10, 2026 (2 private lessons - 1 in-person, 1 private) Week 4: January 12-17, 2026 (2 private lessons: 1 in-person, 1 private) Week 5: January 19-24, 2026 (2 private lessons - 1 in-person, 1 private) Week 6: January 26-31, 2026 (2 private lessons - 1 in-person, 1 private) Week 7: February 2-7, 2026 (Group events replace private lessons for this week: Group Masterclasses. and Piano Festival Week) Week 8: February 16-21, 2026 (2 private lessons: 1 in-person, 1 private) (Studio Closed February 22-March 1- Italy Masterclasses/Clinics) Spring Session: Week 1: March 2-7, 2026 (2 private lessons: 1 in-person, 1 private) Week 2: (2 private lessons: 1 in-person, 1 private) (Studio Closed March 16-21, 2026 - Spring Break) Week 3: March 23-28, 2026 (2 private lessons - 1 in-person, 1 private) Week 4: March 30-April 4, 2026: (2 private lessons: 1 in-person, 1 private) (Studio Closed April 6-12, 2026) Week 5: April 13-18, 2026 (2 private lessons - 1 in-person, 1 private) Week 6: April 20-25, 2026 (2 private lessons - 1 in-person, 1 private) Week 7: April 27-May 3, 2026 ((Group events replace private lessons for this week: Group Masterclasses. and Piano Festival Week) Week 8: May 4-9, 2026 (2 private lessons: 1 in-person, 1 private) Make-Up Date (if Spring Break was a different date for school system): May 12, 2026 (Studio Closed May 13-June 6 - Performances and Presentations in Switzerland) Summer: • By-application only private study • Rehabilitation work • Audition preparation (if desired) • No open enrollment 
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