The old way of traveling to a teaching studio for an in-person lesson every week is just not the most efficient choice for many students anymore. Luckily, easy-to-use technology allows you to learn to play piano without leaving home, whether you're new to the piano or you want to refresh past playing skills. Take live, online lessons weekly or bi-weekly.

Piano Marvel for Windows, Mac, iPad

I can teach with several methods but, I strongly advise using the Piano Marvel app. With this app, you can learn 4-8 times faster than with any other method I've used.

​Students are motivated to spend more time practicing through instant feedback and by implementing video game intensity when playing. ​For a small monthly subscription, you can take advantage of over 20,000 songs and exercises in 18 levels of difficulty. 

​It's one of the most engaging and successful programs I've used in my teaching career. You can even use it without a teacher.
"Piano Marvel is a powerful piano lesson tool for both students and educators. There are hundreds of lessons that break piano playing down into fun, learnable segments that don't overwhelm students."
​- TopTen Reviews
Explore an ever-expanding library from classics like Bach to pop icons like Taylor Swift to your favorite movie tunes with printable scores and videos.
Piano Marvel is your "at home" practice coach. Get instant feedback on your playing so you always know how you're doing. With Piano Marvel, you play accurately from the beginning, so you can learn the songs you love faster.
You can learn fast because Piano Marvel offers Prepare and Assess modes than allow you to go at your own pace. In Assess mode, Piano Marvel scores your playing on the note and rhythm accuracy of your entire performance. Practice a song or exercise multiple times to get a higher score.
Along with live lessons with me, take advantage of hundreds of high-quality video lessons to help guide you as you learn.
​Monitor the amount of time spent practicing through automated student practice reports.

Live Lesson Pricing

Lesson are usually conducted on a subscription basis. Tuition is the same each month with regular studio breaks throughout the year. You can cancel anytime.
  • Weekly students: $96 monthly (additional family members $87)
  • Bi-weekly students: $57 monthly
​For those who want to have a live session on an ad-hoc basis, individual lessons are $27 (30-minutes).

Piano Marvel Subscription

You can use Piano Marvel with or without live lessons. Start out with a 30-day trial to try out everything. Cancel at any time.

Monthly (after trial): $15.99 ($12.99 with my distributor code, 'applegate'). ​Check HERE for family discounts.

FREE Online Introductory Session

Schedule a FREE introductory session by completing the form on the right. There's no obligation. See how easy it is to learn the play the piano without leaving home. You just need a device (computer, tablet, etc.) and the Internet.
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"As a piano teacher myself, I was anxious to find a teacher that would make learning music an enjoyable experience for my children. I am totally and completely happy with my children's lessons with Terry. He is patient and encouraging. He draws from a variety of resources to provide music that teaches, challenges, and is pleasant to play (and listen to). I highly recommend him!"  - Anna H.
"Terry Smith is an excellent piano teacher. He is very knowledgeable in technique and the history of music. He was always on time and ended on time for his next student. He always made lessons enjoyable."