Piano

Discover your piano potential at Nelson Studio 88 with personalized lessons for all levels, from beginners to advanced players.

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Private Piano Lessons — All Ages

From your first notes to whatever you’re aiming at next.

In a private lesson you set the direction. Learning the songs you actually want to play, working through Conservatory repertoire, building technique properly, or figuring out how to improvise and write your own — it’s all on the table, and it changes as you do.

Ellie Hedges has taught for over twenty years and holds an A.R.C.T. from the Toronto Royal Conservatory. She works across Conservatory Canada, Royal Conservatory, and Music for Young Children, teaching contemporary and jazz piano, composition, improvisation, and theory.

Zohana Wren has a Bachelor of Music from McGill and jazz studies from Vancouver Community College, with over fifteen years teaching piano and voice. She’s trained in Music Together for the youngest students and Music Moves for Piano.

Maelynn Ball is a graduate of the Centre for Arts and Technology, with a classical foundation and training in musical theatre and electronic music. She teaches piano alongside voice and music production, building solid technique and theory while helping each student find their own creative voice.

Ryan Korbutt holds a Bachelor of Music in Composition from MacEwan University and teaches piano alongside composition and songwriting, with a playful approach that keeps lessons fun.

Half-hour lessons, weekly. Prefer 45 minutes? Just ask.

All ages and all levels. Absolute beginners welcome.

Not sure yet? Try a 4-Pack — four lessons for $180. We’ll hold your time slot, so if you decide to keep going you can move into the full term at the discounted term rate.

Winter term runs January 4 to March 12: 10 weekly lessons on the day you choose. 30 minutes $400, 45 minutes $600, 60 minutes $750.

Taking private lessons this winter? Get $50 off a band or composition class.

For times not listed below, email info@nelsonstudio88.com.

Lessons with Alex

Lessons with Ellie

Lessons with Maelynn

Lessons with Ryan: Piano, Guitar, Drums or Composition

Lessons with Zohana

Frequently Asked Questions

Meet Your Teachers

Ellie Hedges

Piano & Music for Young Children

Ellie believes that music education is an enriching experience and an integral piece to a child's well-rounded education.

Maelynn Ball

Voice, Piano & Music Production

Maelynn brings classical training and diverse artistic expertise to Nelson Studio88 as a voice, piano and music production instructor.

Ryan Korbutt

Piano, Guitar, Drums, Composition & Songwriting

Ryan is a composer and multi-instrumentalist who helps students master their instrument and write their own music, with a playful, curious approach.

Zohana Wren

Piano

Whether you're looking to play your first notes or take your music to the next level, Zohana is all about making music a fun and inspiring adventure.