Testimonials

LISTEN TO WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE PETERSON STUDIO!

"Maria has an amazing reputation and is highly skilled in instructional piano.  She is one in a million."...Alison G.

"I wasn't sure my children would be interested in lessons, however, it turns out that they love going!  I'm so happy we found The Peterson Studio!"...Assunta N.

"I wondered if my daughter would stick with piano lessons and like it or if she would be deterred from music, however, at The Peterson Studio, everyone is encouraging and loving.  My daughter has grown so much from her two years of lessons.".....Robin S.

"We chose The Peterson Studio first because of proximity to our home, but once we started talking to friends, it came highly recommended by everyone."....Danielle B.

"As a 6 year old , our son needs to work with a teacher who is interested in teaching young students.  The Peterson Studio welcomes students of all ages and has a robust youth program.  The trial lesson was a great, no-pressure way for me to get a feel for how he would do at the Studio.".....Jackie G.

"I wondered if my kids would have a hard time learning and give up, but they love working with Miss Maria and she makes it fun and easy yet pushes them to learn.".....Dan M.

WUNDERKEYS PRESCHOOL PIANO PROGRAM

The Peterson Studio proudly offers the WunderKeys Piano for Preschool program.  WunderKeys was developed to provide one-on-one piano lessons to children ages 3-4, and combines beginning piano skills with a foundation in math; creating connections that facilitate mathematical understanding in the future and a love of the arts! New preschool students will receive 2 free lessons!  Please call the studio to sign up!  
 

MUSIC STUDY AWARD PROGRAM

Now in it's 12th year, this program awards certificates in order to recognize completed years of study in two-year increments up to twelve years of study. These accomplishments are recognized by the Music Teachers National Association.

THE NATIONAL GUILD OF PIANO TEACHERS ANNUAL AUDITIONS

The Piano Guild is a division of the American College of Musicians, founded in 1929.  Their goal is to encourage and establish goals for students studying piano.  These goals give students direction and provide a measurement of progress.  Students prepare a pre-determined number of solo pieces with corresponding technical elements and perform them for a Guild-appointed judge who evaluates their performance.  Upon successful completion of the audition, a report card is provided for each student along with a pin designating their level and category.   The 2020 Piano Guild will be held at the Lutheran Redeemer Church in New Paltz on March 30- April 3, 2020.  For more information on the Guild please contact me, or visit their website at www.pianoguild.com. 

ANNUAL PIANO RECITAL

The Recital will take place at the Robert Casper Memorial Highland High School Auditorium on May 9, 2020.    Learning to perform is an integral part of learning an instrument.  All students are encouraged to participate, however, it is not mandatory.  

SUMMER MUSIC BLAST CAMP

The Peterson Studio offers several one week Music Blast Camp during the month of July.   The camp runs Monday -Friday 9:00am-12:00pm.  Although the camp is piano based, previous piano experience is not required.  Activities consist of Dalcroze, Orff ensembles, rhythm, theory, music games, composing and music history/appreciation.  Weather permitting, there are plenty of outside activities as well so sunscreen and sneakers are strongly suggested!  All classes are taught by Maria Peterson.  There will be guest teachers and assistants depending upon enrollment.   The cost of the camp and all materials is $165.00 for the week.  Snacks are provided.  Enrollment is limited so please contact the studio as soon as possible to enroll.