In-home piano lessons for the curious learner.

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS / DUMBO / COBBLE HILL / DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN / BOERUM HILL / FORT GREENE

Meet your teacher

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I’m Sarah, an artist at heart with a love for adventure and beauty in every area of her life.

Classical piano became a serious area of interest for me in middle school, and after beginning lessons it quickly became my favorite way to spend time at home. I started a teaching practice in my hometown of Dayton, Ohio, graduated with my B.A. in Music, and moved to NYC in 2021. I now have 18 years of teaching experience across hundreds of students, and reside here in Brooklyn Heights. I truly love what I do, and I’m glad that you’re here!

SARAH ROSE

ETHOS

I BELIEVE IN…

Building strong foundations.

Music exists because emotion exists. The greatest of musicians are known by their ability to connect to, refine, and uniquely express the music that they play.

In order to fully understand these intricacies and create soulful music, we must explore the structure and heart behind it all. Foundational musical concepts such as rhythm, music theory, technique, improvisation, and note reading are taught at every one of my lessons. These elements become the foundation on which each student’s distinctive expression is built, no matter how long they have been studying for.

Creating safe spaces.

Every student deserves to learn in a space that is safe for them. In a space where they can be themselves and feel empowered. Shame and pressure have no place in my teaching practice.

I believe in empowering each student to be responsible for their own musical progress by providing all of the skills, knowledge, guidance, and support they need to become the best pianists they can be. Every student has a different reason for wanting to take lessons, which means that no two students will ever have the exact same needs. Students will always be empowered to make their own choices and set their own goals. I’m a big supporter of sustainable practice habits that accommodate the natural fluctuations 

I don’t believe that shame or pressure need to be present in order for a student to do their best. I believe in letting each student determine their own journey and relationship to music, and it is an honor to be their guide. 

Gone are the days of feeling pressure and disappointment from your piano teacher for not practicing or struggling to play the music. It is my promise to every student that I will embrace them for who they are and guide them through each concept with patience and understanding, encouraging them to be their best but never making them feel like they’ve fallen short. 

Embracing individuality.

Methodology

After 18 years of teaching and hundreds of students passing through my doors, I’ve experienced firsthand how every person learns in their own way.

Every student deserves to leave their lesson fully understanding the music in front of them, and as their teacher, I believe it is my responsibility to take the necessary time to get to know them in order to make this possible. If a student doesn’t immediately click with a new piece of information, it’s an opportunity for me to reconstruct the idea in a different way. One that empowers them to grow into the musician that they have the ability to be. Every lesson is unique to the student in front of me.

PIANO LESSON

Offerings

  • If you or a child are interested in beginning to learn how to play the piano for the very first time, this is the perfect place to start! Most of the students that enroll with me are first time students, regardless of their age. We’ll focus on cultivating musical awareness, building a strong foundation, and growing all of the skills needed to become a confident and expressive pianist. 

  • If you or a child are interested in coming back to the piano after months or years (or decades!) away, I can’t wait to help reignite the musical spark! I love that life has a way of bringing us back to the things we love. We’ll establish a starting point, fill in any missing gaps and then work to build new skills and knowledge from there. 

  • If you or a child are interested in growing an existing set of musical skills, switching to a new teacher, or honing in on a particular area of study, I’d love to work with you! We’ll first take some time to talk about any desired goals and play through current material before creating a plan that allows for new growth. 

  • Sarah teaches my 4 children and is wonderful! She works well with all different ages and personalities. Sarah has a lot of patience and does a fantastic job encouraging her students to excel and enjoy the piano. Her enthusiasm for music and people shine brightly. I highly recommend her to everyone!!

    Cyndy C.

  • My daughter has been taking lessons with Ms. Sarah for about 2 years now. The overall experience has been amazing! One notable moment in our time with Ms. Sarah was her response to Covid-19. She made the lessons virtual which my daughter still enjoys. She also organized a virtual recital by having students record their recital pieces and compiling a virtual recital. I was able to share this with family and friends and it was quite refreshing especially with all the challenges associated with Covid-19. I highly recommend piano lessons with Ms. Sarah because she has age and skill appropriate lessons, she is professional and communicates information very well, and overall she is a key component in my daughter’s newfound love of playing piano.

    Nia P.

  • Sarah is very knowledgeable and also extremely patient with my daughters during their lessons. She is very professional and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend!

    Laura G.

  • Sarah has done a wonderful job teaching our daughter! I am continually impressed with her patience and dedication to her students. I would definitely refer her to anyone looking for a piano teach who really cares about their students.

    John G.

  • Sarah is an amazing piano teacher! My children have been taking lessons for a year now and have learned so much. She is so patient and kind. She makes sure the students understand what they are learning and if they are having any trouble she is always looking at different ways to explain it so that they understand better. Even as she had to switch to virtual lessons due to what is going on in our world, I feel the level of the lessons are on par with her in person lessons. She is affordable and always professional. If you are looking for a piano teacher, Sarah is the teacher you want to have!

    Shannon D.

  • Sarah is an awesome piano teacher. I have a 6 and 3 yr old that attend lessons weekly with her. They are both reading and playing music and it's been only 10 months. My oldest had previous lessons for 2 years, but had not played actual music. My kids really enjoy Miss Sarah and her teaching.

    Yvonne S.

  • Sarah is an incredible teacher! I have been working with her virtually for the past ten months and have seen significant improvement in my ability and confidence with playing the piano. As an adult student who has not played in several years, Sarah is patient and has made me feel comfortable throughout the learning process. She is very knowledgeable and breaks down concepts so that they are easier to comprehend. I highly recommend her services to anyone looking to learn how to play the piano.

    Chelsea M.

  • Sarah is great. She helped my son (4) go from knowing nothing about piano to being confident at a recital in just 5 short months. She is patient & has a true love for her students!

    Claire J.

  • Sarah is an excellent musician who has high expectations for her students. She helps them reaches these goals through creative instruction and consistent encouragement. With a strong emphasis on theory, proper timing and posture, Sarah lays a wonderful foundation for young pianists. We love her.

    Elizabeth S.

  • Sarah is extremely patient with my fidgety 6 year old son. She has taught him so much in the few weeks he's been taking lessons. I am very pleased with the progress he's made. Sarah definitely has a passion for playing and teaching and it shows! Highly recommend!

    Claudia E.

  • Sarah teaches my 2 kids and they love her!!! She is very professional and has an amazing approach to children.

    Orit B.