Piano Lessons

Unleash the star performer
you were meant to be.


Studio Policy

Please note the following regarding attendance:

  • Always arrive on time to your weekly lesson and bring all relevant books and study materials.

  • To help avoid scheduling miscommunication, I always send a reminder text the morning of your lesson.

  • Parents are welcome to sit in during a piano lesson, as long as their presence supports the student’s learning or at the very least does not distract the student.

  • If you are feeling sick, please inform Lawrence ASAP your desire to cancel or consider switching to virtual lesson for the given week.

Pricing

  • Weekly tuition fee for all lessons is based on the length of each lesson.

  • Note: Payment is due within 24 hours of the lesson. If payment is not received within 7 days after the last lesson, a 50% penalty will be charged.

  • Payments accepted via cash, Venmo, or Zelle.

Cancellation Policy

  • If student cancels:

    • Please inform me up to 4 hours before the scheduled lesson in order to receive make up credit. Permitting Lawrence’s work schedule, a make-up lesson will ideally be held on a different day of the same week.

    • Note: No call no show cancellations will be charged full price.

  • If Lawrence cancels:

    • As part of the studio policy, I reserve the right to miss lessons due to personal commitments or illness. Still, I will do my best to inform you up to 4 hours before the scheduled lesson and will communicate about potentially scheduling a make-up lesson on a different day of the same week.

Contact me here for a free consultation and schedule your first piano lesson!

Lesson Lengths / Prices

30 minutes / $50

45 minutes / $65

60 minutes / $80

Gallery & Testimonials

Lesson w/ Estella (4 y/o)

House call lesson w/ Abby (9 y/o)

“I’m so happy to hear all the music in our house from MY SON! Rhys is so excited to have his piano lessons with you. No joke.”
- Rhys’s mother

“We will forever be indebted to Lawrence for a gentle and positive first music lesson experience. Thank you for your patience and care.”
- Zabel’s mother

Lesson w/ Vince (6 y/o)

Lesson w/ Jacqueline (5 y/o)

You are the best. My son and I are so grateful for you!!” - Hudson’s (4 y/o) mother

Halloween Recital Collaboration w/ Tustin Music Center (2021)

Serena (9 y/o online student)

“Thank you for being an awesome teacher helping motivate her these past years.”
- Serena’s mother

Lesson w/ Rhys (10 y/o)

“I enjoyed our lessons! Your advice with the piano fingerings and wrist helped a lot! I improved so much faster than self-taught. I want to continue taking lessons with you.”
- Mai (19 y/o UC Irvine student)

Lesson w/ Luka (8 y/o)

Christmas Recital Collaboration w/ Tustin Music Center (2021)

Piano Lesson FAQ’s

These are some of the most frequently asked questions by prospective piano students and their parents. If you have any other questions for me, please feel free to get in touch!

  • 30-minute lessons are a great start and suitable for 3-5 y/o beginner students. They can also be suitable for those who want to indulge in the joy of playing piano casually.

    45-minute lessons are recommended for students 10+ y/o (including adults) who have attentive focus. Commonly, the most effective balance to becoming a well-rounded musician.

    60-minute lessons are for those aiming to maximize their musical potential. Perhaps you’d like to transform your hobby into a serious passion. Are you ready for the next level?

  • Lessons are held at Lawrence’s home studio in Tustin, or your house if you opt for at-home lessons (+$10 fee to cover Lawrence’s gas and time).

  • Yes, having your own piano at home is vital to practicing. Acoustic pianos are always best, but an 88-key weighted keyboard or upright piano can suffice for the beginning stages. I typically recommend Yamaha, Roland, Casio, and Kawai as brands you can’t go wrong with.

  • This depends on the level and age of the student, and how fast they want to progress. The most ideal scenario is that practice happens every day and weekly assignments are completed. A sample week for various age ranges may look like the following:

    Young students and beginners: 10-20 minutes a day

    Elementary students: 20-30 minutes a day

    Intermediate students: 30-45 minutes a day

    Advanced students: 45-60 minutes a day

    Another good rule of thumb is that students should practice for 3x their age. e.g. a 5 y/o would practice for 15 minutes, while a 10 y/o would practice for 30 minutes a day.

  • I use different books and methods to suit learning styles, but some of my most commonly used series include Faber’s Piano Adventures and Alfred’s Basic Piano books. You can order these from a music store or on Amazon.

    In addition, I provide other music sheet scores and music theory materials (as part of your tuition).

  • Absolutely! Adults of any level are welcome. For reference, the oldest student I have taught was 41 y/o.

  • I normally don’t teach younger than 4 y/o. Infants from 0-3 y/o are still in the early stages of developing their cognitive attention and motor skills. Therefore, my stance is that learning to play piano at an age younger than 4 y/o may not be the best investment for your child.

  • Yes! Getting to share music with others is one of the best parts of learning to play an instrument!

    My goal is to hold the next piano recital for students by the end of 2025. All students are welcome to perform. Shy students are welcome to come and watch. I never push a student to perform if they don’t want to.

  • Students are welcome to take exams, but it’s not a requirement. If the student’s parents prefer, I normally suggest the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) exams.

  • I teach any and all genres of music that a student wants to learn.

    Although some classical music is generally necessary to developing strong technique, you are by no means limited to the genre. I sometimes suggest certain songs, but my priority is for the student to love the music he or she is playing (permitting it is within their skill level). Please let me know what songs you’d like to learn!