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Piano Lessons in Orange

It's great to start at a young age!  Have you ever wondered why it's so easy for young children to learn more than one language?  Yamaha introduces music fundamentals to children at the time when their hearing capabilities are developing rapidly.  

Music Maker is recommended by:

  • PYLUSD School District, see recommendation.
  • Anaheim City Recreation Department, see schedule (Click Special Interest, Click Location: Music Maker Academy)
  • iLEAD Home Study Program, see info

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Learning to play the piano can be fun and one of the most fundamentally rewarding ways to start the study of music. Our Music School has structured its lessons in a standardized way that makes music not only easier to learn, but more enjoyable as well. As a student in the Yamaha Piano Course, you will be learning from our exclusive Pianoforte curriculum developed by the  Yamaha Music Foundation.

Our proven syllabus goes beyond the traditional piano lesson to help students learn technique, repertiore, keyboard harmony, duets and improvisation. Lessons will also include other traditional methods carefully chosen by the teacher to meet individual goals and needs.

Lesson include:

  • Piano Forte Books
  • Repertoire
  • Scales & Arpeggios
  • Sight Reading
  • Aural Training
  • Theory of music
  • Solfege, Finger Exercises, & Etudes
  • Improvisation & Keyboard Harmony 

Our retail store also offer piano books, classical, jazz and others.

Our faculties

  • Ryan Baca

    Ryan Baca

    Teaches Piano, certified Yamaha instructor

    Bachelor of Arts in Ethnomusicology: UCLA
    Concentration in Performance and Composition
  • Jennifer Bao

    Jennifer Bao

    Teaches Piano, Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC)

    Graduate study in Music Education & Piano Performance: California State University, Los Angeles
    Bachelor of Arts degree in Piano Performance: Wuhan Music Conservatory
  • Brittany Buendia

    Brittany Buendia

    Teaches Piano

    Bachelor of Music degree: Chapman University
  • Mary Burroughs

    Mary Burroughs

    Teaches Piano & Voice

    Undergraduate studies in piano and voice: Point Park University PA, Cypress College, Santiago Canyon College
  • Steve Davis

    Steve Davis

    Teaches Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, & Improvisation

    Master of Arts degree: University of California, Santa Barbara
    Bachelor of Arts degree: University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Brent Dickason

    Brent Dickason

    Teaches Strings (Cello, Violin, Viola), Piano, & Guitar

    Bachelor of Music degree: Chapman University
    San Francisco Conservatory of Music,
    Emphasis in Cello Performance     Read More
  • Melody Sitt

    Melody Sitt

    Teaches Voice, Piano, Toddler Music classes

    Undergraduate study at California State University, Fullerton
  • Lynnda Snyder

    Lynnda Snyder

    Teaches Piano & Musical Theater

    Master of Fine Arts degree: Claremont Graduate University
    Bachelor of Arts degree: Chapman University
  • Teresa Vidergar

    Teresa Vidergar

    Teaches Piano, Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC)

    Master of Music degree, University of Rochester, Eastman School of Music
    Bachelor of Music degree, California State University, Fullerton     Read More
  • Teacher D

    Teacher D

    Teaches Piano, Toddler music class, Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC)

    Bachelor of Arts in Music: California State University, Chico
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The Instruments

Portable Keyboard, Digital Piano and Acoustic Piano.

Portable Keyboard:

  • Portable.
  • Usually weigh less than 20 lbs. and have a smaller range, with 49 and 61-key models.
  • Keyboard stands may be offered with the instrument at an additional cost, but they can be played table-top.
  • Are also easily storable.
  • Notoriously light and plasticy. Not too touch-sensitivity.

Digital Piano:

  • May only offer a few voices, and might not contain any songs or rhythms at all. These voices usually sound pretty genuine (depending on brand and quality) and tend to be the staples: grand piano, harpsichord, strings, and jazz or pipe organ. Abridged sample songs may be included to preview these sounds.
  • Are not unstorable. Weigh from 25-60 lbs., and usually come with 61, 76, or 88 keys.
  • Somewhat touch-sensitive.

Acoustic Piano:

  • One sound.
  • Very Touch-sensitive

For more information, Yamaha describe the products of keyboard and piano in http://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/keyboards/ .

How do you decide?

  • Budget.
  • Age.
  • Relocation factor.

For Portable Keyboard and Digital Piano, please contact Music Maker an authorized Yamaha Dealer.

For Piano, please choose the following Yamaha Authorized Dealers:

  • HANMI PIANO 7942 GARDEN GROVE BLVD GARDEN GROVE, CA 92841 Tel (714) 891-5551
  • DENNIS HAGERTY KEYBOARD CONCEPTS 18285 EUCLID AVE FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708 Tel (714) 544-0088
  • SOCAL PIANOS 740 SO ROCHESTER AVE SUITE B ONTARIO, CA 91761 Tel (909) 605-6457

TEACHING METHOD

 

The City Of Orange

The City of Orange, with a population of 138,640 is situated in Central Orange County, approximately 32 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The City's land area is 27 square miles. The City's planning area is 38 square miles, with a "Sphere of Influence" area of 55 square miles. Included in the City's Sphere of Influence is 18,500 acres of undeveloped land owned by The Irvine Company.

Some highlight in the city are:

  • Irvine Regional Park is nestled among a grove of heritage Oak and Sycamore trees. The rolling foothills surrounding the park are filled with a variety of wildlife. Trees and shaded turf areas provide a serene setting for leisure activities. Santiago Creek bisects the park and a pond with stone-work waterfall and foot bridge is located in the center of the park. The variety of landscape greatly enhances the park's beauty. Remember to visit the OC Zoo inside the park.1 Irvine Park Road Orange, CA 92869 
  • Orange Hill Restaurant, escape to our patio and relax with a glass of wine from our award-winning wine list or enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail from our vibrant O BAR lounge. Touting high-quality seasonal ingredients and local produce, Orange Hill serves USDA Prime Steaks aged perfectly up to 28 days, chateaubriand and a signature miso marinated Chilean seabass. Recently awarded Most Romantic Restaurant and Best Sunday Brunch by the Orange County Register, Orange Hill offers an experience that you will never forget. 6410 E Chapman Ave, 6410 East Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92869-4355 (Cliffway)
  • The Outlets at Orange, shop, shop, shop....20 City Blvd W. Orange, CA 92868-3100

Irvine Regional Park