The Summer Academy is an opportunity to cultivate creativity in students through piano solos and piano ensemble. All the week’s activities culminate in the action-packed Friday evening Show. This unique and intense musical experience is tailored to suit the needs and talents of each participant.
The Berkeley Academy of Music is a private music studio located near downtown Berkeley, and offers private piano lessons (Suzuki and Traditional) to students of all ages. Studying music sets the foundation for success in all facets of life. We are dedicated to jumpstarting important qualities that enhance creativity and encourage exploration of the arts.
Pia Siegwart, a native from Switzerland, holds an equivalent of a master's degree in piano and piano pedagogy from the conservatory in Luzern, Switzerland. For over 28 years, she has taught individual and group piano lessons to children and adults at several music schools in Switzerland. Since 2002 she maintains a private studio at her home in Berkeley and teaches at CCMC, Berkeley. She enjoys teaching students of all ages and backgrounds.
Little Musician is designed to prepare young children who are interested in playing the piano. This group class is a perfect beginning to prepare students for individual private lessons. Preparatory Piano Lessons are great fun because the child gets to not only master the basics but also have fun interacting with other children. The children in the group will be introduced to the piano, taught the keyboard, the musical alphabet (rhythm values, rests, grand staff, and notes) through fun and interesting games so they will not even realize that they are going through the learning process.
Group guitar classes are offered in two different age groups, 5-8 and 9-12, according to the physical size and development of the students. Purchase of a 1/2 size or 3/4 size guitar is required.