PLAY Piano Academy

"Our son attended here as he wanted to learn some piano. Even though he was older than the other kids at 13-14 he enjoyed it and loved his teachers. Should have started younger but clarinet was more than enough."

"We can’t say enough good things about Play Piano! My 3 boys have been taking music lessons from Valerie since they were little and I could not imagine having anyone else other than Valerie, her family, and the amazing staff at Play Piano continuing to help my boys continue their love for music. Don’t hesitate to get your kids playing! Fantastic company!! 5 stars all the way!"

"Both of my kids have taken music lessons from Valerie for over five years. The instructors are phenomenal - kind, patient, and talented. We love the group piano lesson model. And they make it fun and easy to learn. Both my kids have excelled at learning piano using the methods at Play. We look forward to continuing at their new studio. We are lucky to have such a novel piano program in Missoula."

"Both our children have been taking lessons with the Play Piano Academy in Missoula throughout the past year. The instructors with the academy are great with kids and truly care about their growth. Our kids both started with no prior experience and have learned the basics in a short time period. They really teach a foundation to give students solid skills and knowledge as they advance. Val, Dr. Chris and their crew are amazing teachers and have many age appropriate techniques to keep the students engaged. They also use the latest technology in lesson planning and practice. I have been very impressed with this program and highly recommend it if you are looking for piano lessons."

"My daughter (age 6) has been learning piano with Play Piano Academy for the past year. The instructors are wonderful! They are inspirational in their knowledge of how to teach piano and they have a deep understanding of child development. They are intentionally positive and make learning piano fun. The teachers are easily accessible outside of class when parents have questions about course material. We have enjoyed the informal recitals each quarter which give students an opportunity to showcase their work, and to feel a sense of pride in their accomplishment in a supportive setting. My daughter looks forward to going to her piano class each week and leaves each class feeling great about herself, and about her progress. I highly recommend Play Piano Academy for any family who is considering piano lessons for their child. I am grateful to have this academy in Missoula."