Piano
Piano Lessons At The Conservatory
Wisconsin’s Top Piano Program
The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music offers comprehensive piano lessons in Milwaukee to players of all skill levels. From K4 to adult classes, our supportive and relaxed classroom encourages a lifelong love of piano playing by learning note reading, rhythm, and improvisation, all within the setting you prefer; private or group.
Ages: Grades K4 – Adult
Locations: Bayside/Fox Point, Downtown Milwaukee, Brookfield, Online
New Student Lesson Discount
$220 for six 30-minute lessons
In-person and online Zoom lessons give you access to more than 90 skilled faculty members for any instrument and genre. Join a community of more than 10,000 students and schedule your first lessons today!
Piano Lessons At The Conservatory
What You Can Expect
Whether you are looking to accompany your church choir or perform in competitions or recitals, the piano program at the Conservatory is the place for you. Students who enroll into the Piano Discoveries program at the Wisconsin Conservatory are required to:
- Professional faculty with high levels of training on their particular instrument and style.
- A welcoming and inclusive learning environment.
- Lessons are universally taught on grand pianos of the highest quality (Steinway, Yamaha, Bösendorfer).
- Solo and group performance opportunities at the Helen Bader Recital Hall and in the community.
PIANO SCHOLARSHIP FOR MPS STUDENTS GRADES 6 – 11
Mary Horwitt Piano Scholarship
The Mary Horwitt Piano Scholarship is available for Milwaukee Public School students at any skill level, from beginner to advanced, in 6th – 11th grade. MPS students who receive the scholarship will be awarded a portion of the funding for a year of 34 weekly, 30-minute individual lessons at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. Additional funding may be requested by applying through the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. The lessons will begin in the Fall of 2025. There is an option for virtual or in-person lessons.
Application Deadline: March 15
Included with your Piano Discoveries registration
NEW – Piano Safari Books
Piano Safari is a piano method that incorporates the best elements of a range of techniques for teaching children and older students.
Compared to other methods, Piano Safari progresses deliberately in terms of reading yet quickly in terms of playing. This builds foundational skills while developing a strong ear and technique in the student.
“Piano Safari is a refreshing, well conceived, and pedagogically sound endeavor.”
– Piano Journal, European Piano Teachers Association
Jazz & Contemporary Music
The Conservatory’s new Jazz & Contemporary Music offerings will continue to preserve and share the unique heritage of American Jazz — a longstanding WCM tradition — while celebrating its proud heritage that is ever present in the music of today.
For Students with 2+ Years of Experience & Beyond
Intermediate & Advanced Programs
Students with at least two or more years on their instrument can enroll in an ensemble or audition for the Advanced Chamber Music Institute and the Honors Jazz Institute.
Open to Piano Students
Music Theory Classes
Create compositions, learn basic piano skills, and better understand the music that you create with our new Music Theory classes – now available for all ages.
Music Theory Classes can be taken individually or bundled with a private lesson and group class (Conservatory Prep package), for a comprehensive musical experience.
Community Partnerships
Music Education For The Community
Does your school, church, early childhood center, public library, senior center, or community organization have a need for quality music education programs in the Milwaukee area? The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music offers community programs to match your need!