Piano lessons
Classical foundation with room for the music you actually want to play. Technique, sight-reading and independent practice habits from the first lesson forward.
Piano lessons in AustinPiano · Harp · Art — South Austin
Learn to practice, not just to play.
A private home studio in South Austin where students ages 8 and up learn piano, harp and drawing — and learn how to keep improving on the days the teacher isn't in the room.
Ages 8+Beginner to advancedEnglish · German · RussianHome studio
What we teach
Three disciplines, one method
Most students struggle with the same thing: knowing what to do at home. Where to start on a new piece, how to break down a hard passage, how to read a page of music without guessing. Every lesson here builds that skill alongside the repertoire.
Harp lessons
Lever and pedal harp instruction — one of very few studios teaching harp in the Austin area. Beginners welcome; no prior music background required.
Harp lessons in AustinArt classes
Drawing and painting fundamentals: observation, proportion, value and color. Students build a real portfolio rather than a folder of one-off projects.
Art classes in AustinThe studio
A creative studio where imagination, passion and talent come to life
Learning an instrument is a beautiful artistic experience and an investment in how the brain works. Music education strengthens memory, concentration, coordination and problem-solving. It stimulates several regions of the brain at once, which supports mental flexibility and emotional expression at every stage of life — from an eight-year-old's first scale to an adult returning to an instrument after thirty years away.
Lessons are one-on-one, in a warm and unhurried room, at a pace set by the student rather than a curriculum calendar.
Meet Alena
Rates
Simple, published pricing
No registration fee and no semester contract. Same rate for piano, harp and art.
$60
30-minute lesson
Best for younger beginners and students building a practice routine for the first time.
$100
60-minute lesson
Standard for intermediate and advanced students, adults, and anyone preparing for auditions or recitals.
Free
First consultation
A short conversation about goals, experience and scheduling before you commit to anything.
Questions
Before your first lesson
What age do you start students?
Students begin at age 8 and up. There is no upper limit — adult beginners are welcome and make up a meaningful share of the studio.
Do I need my own piano or harp to start?
You need something to practice on at home. For piano, a weighted 88-key digital keyboard is a perfectly good start. For harp, lever harps can be rented locally, and the studio will help you find one before your first lesson.
Where exactly is the studio?
It is a private home studio in South Austin, convenient to Westgate, Sunset Valley, Circle C and Buda. The exact address is shared when you book.
Can lessons be taught in German or Russian?
Yes. Alena is fluent in English, German and Russian and teaches complete lessons in any of the three — useful for bilingual households and for students who want language practice alongside music.
How often should a student have lessons?
Weekly is the standard and produces the most consistent progress. Every-other-week works for adults with heavy travel schedules, though the practice framework matters even more in that case.