Piano for Children

The University of South Carolina’s Center for Piano Studies offers private and group piano lessons for children of all ages and levels. Our experienced instructors help young musicians build strong musical foundations while encouraging a love of learning, artistic expression and personal achievement.

The Center for Piano Studies’ Young Artist Comprehensive Piano Program all-inclusive program includes weekly private lessions paired with musicianship and keyboard skills group classes in our state-of-the-art keyboard lab, as well as supplemental practice supports, and multiple performance opportunities for students.

Little Keys Piano Study (Years 1-2)

Little Keys is our most comprehensive and popular program for beginning pianists, ages 5 to 7. Designed to inspire and educate, it provides a fun and engaging introduction to music and piano study.

Little Keys

Developing Artist Piano Study (Years 3-6)

Developing Artist Piano Study is designed for students in grades 1–4 who have completed their first year of piano study. Lessons help students strengthen their technique, performance, theory, listening, and creative skills.

Developing Artist

Junior Artist (Years 7+)

The Junior Artist Program is designed for pianists in late middle school through high school who have completed our Young Artist Program.

Junior Artist

Piano Institute student performs in June 2026.

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Young Musician Private Study

The Young Musician Private Piano Study program is designed for K5 students and older seeking a flexible, individualized approach to piano instruction.

Young Musician

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Learn more about tuition, payment information, attendance expectations, and program policies, as well as current summer program offerings at the Center for Piano Studies.

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