Discover the joy of piano playing right in the comfort of your own home!
Top-Notch Live Piano Lessons Over Zoom
Blossom Piano Studio provides goal-oriented students of all ages and abilities a clear path to bringing the lifelong joy of music into their hearts and homes through personalized high-quality remote piano instruction.
Why Remote Piano Lessons?
Effective Piano Lessons From Home
I get it! Life is busy. Geographic and scheduling limitations make it difficult to access high-quality piano instruction worthy of your time and money. You want a clear guided path curated for you with equal parts encouragement and accountability to help you reach your musical goals.
With remote piano lessons at Blossom Piano Studio, you can receive top-notch piano lessons on your schedule from the comfort of your home, saving you time and giving you access to personalized musical instruction!
Catherine Sipher
Your Virtual Piano Instructor
As a busy businesswoman and mother of six, I understand your time restraints. I believe everyone should be able to benefit from studying music. This is why I’ve brought my over 20 years of expertise and teaching experience to the online platform. Through my creative, effective, and individualized approach to piano instruction, students of all ages consistently reach their musical goals and beyond.
An Engaging Experience
Individualized, Personal Instruction
With an instrument, the internet, customized instruction, a guided at-home practice routine, and an open mind you can reach your musical goals!
Here's what to expect from Blossom Piano Studio lessons:
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Tailored for Your Goals
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Engaging and Immersive
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Casual and Productive
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Supportive and Encouraging
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Comprehensive Curriculum
Looking for more information? Check out our FAQs below.
How do virtual piano lessons work?
Over the Zoom platform, the teacher and student join a meeting room with two cameras each, one directed towards their hands and the other on their faces. In this way, the teacher and student build a personal rapport and can see each other play the piano.
Are they as effective as in-person lessons?
Yes! The lesson structure remains the same as traditional lessons. The teacher uses the same tools and techniques (and more) to convey musical concepts in an interactive fashion.
What equipment do I need for virtual piano lessons?
Two devices with access to a stable internet service (Can be a phone, tablet,or laptop). A piano or digital piano, a stool (or chair), a tripod (or another way to mount your devices, access to a metronome (or metronome app), access to the app Practice Space app, teacher-suggested music books, and a pencil.
How tech-savvy do I need to be?
Not very! I provide the student with instructions on best practices for setting up two devices over Zoom as well as audio hacks to improve the experience.
What kind of music do we play?
I teach piano through a well-rounded classical pedagogical approach. I include technique, music theory, ear training, and repertoire in all lessons. My students are playing everything from Bach to Chopin, and Lady Gaga to jazz lead sheets. If you have specific musical requests, just ask!
What type of instrument do you recommend?
Students can succeed with piano lessons with a consistently tuned and well-working acoustic piano or an 88-weighted key digital piano.
Is there a time commitment between lessons?
Yes. Consistent practice is crucial to the development of piano skills. The amount of time devoted to practicing each day will vary depending on the student’s level. A youth beginner can expect to spend 10-15 minutes a day, 5-6 days a week practicing. A youth advanced student can expect to practice between 45 min and 60 min, 5-6 days a week. Adult students typically practice between 15-30 minutes 3-4 days a week.
What age is the best age to begin piano lessons?
Right now! As long as the student knows how to read, they are ready for lessons! The younger students might need parental attendance during the lessons and a supportive presence during the home practice sessions.
Am I too old to begin or return to piano lessons?
No! No one is too old to enjoy bringing the joy of music into their heart and home by learning to play the piano.
Many of my adult students are choosing to study the piano as a form of self-care, to fulfill lifelong dreams, to return to the activity of their youth, for intellectual stimulation, and for so many other reasons!
Fun Fact: My oldest student was 76 years old having started piano lessons at the age of 65!
Are there performance opportunities?
Twice a year, I offer remote piano recital opportunities with Blossom Piano Studio Community watch parties.
Additional performance opportunities include: recordings of student performances shared (with permission) in monthly studio newsletters, optional preparations for Royal Conservatory Exams (or other judged events), and coaching for student-led performance community performances (talent shows, nursing homes, open-mic nights, etc.)
The Teacher
Catherine Sipher, Remote Piano Teacher
At the age of eight, a six-year-old playmate gave me my first piano lesson. While our families were visiting, she sat at the piano and played a song. Lacking belief in myself, I told her, "I could never do that." She invited me to sit with her at the piano and then began to teach me the song she had been playing, "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star."
A week later, her mother gave me my first official piano lesson. I quickly excelled as a musician finding joy, confidence, and a way to express myself in music. By high school, I knew I wanted a career as a piano teacher and began teaching piano to children from my local church.
In 2002, I received a Bachelor of Music from James Madison University, where a Piano Pedagogy class solidified my desire to teach private piano lessons.
After graduating from college, I began an in-home piano studio. Early on, I discovered my greatest joy as a piano teacher is supporting my students' inner growth. Through piano lessons, they gain skills and confidence extending beyond the art of playing the piano.
After a time raising and homeschooling my six children, in April 2020, I returned to teaching full-time. The pandemic forced me to rethink, reimagine, and bring creativity to my teaching methods as I began offering piano lessons over Zoom.
With some experimentation, I've discovered ways to tweak my teaching methods to bring high-quality piano lessons to the virtual platform.
When not teaching, I enjoy spending time in nature, writing, practicing yoga, and enjoying time with my six children.