Piano Lab

We’re hiring at Piano Lab in Maple Grove, MN, and we’d love your help finding the right person.

This is a part-time coaching role (2–5 evenings/week) with room to grow into more.

We’re looking for someone who:
- Has 2+ years of experience working with kids in group settings
- Manages a fast-paced classroom with calm, confidence, and intention
- Communicates clearly and kindly with both kids and parents
- Sight-reads fluently and can confidently jump into teacher duets
- Welcomes feedback and loves improving systems
- Is inclusive, anti-racist, and values every human
- Stays solution-minded and speaks with care

If someone comes to mind, or if this sounds like you, please apply or share the link below.

Here’s the job post:
https://r.opus1.io/HAuBBr

Thank you so much for helping spread the word. It means a lot. ♥️

Our first Songwriting Camp was a hit! We are so proud of the hard work these students put into creating their own songs. For most of them, this was their first time writing and producing a song. It was so fun and inspiring to see and hear their music come to life. Thank you to everyone that participated! And thank you to the parents for continuing to support their child's creativity and imagination. Should we do another Songwriting Camp? 👀

Piano Lab is launching its very first Songwriting Camp! If your child loves to experiment with their own musical ideas, this is the perfect spot to nurture their creativity.

During this 4-day camp, students will learn about basic song structures, popular chord progressions, ear catching melody lines, and compelling lyrics. Plus, they’ll get hands-on experience learning how to record a 90-second song using GarageBand.

This camp is open to children aged 7 to 18 years old. No prior musical experience is required, but it’s a bonus if they have some background!

Copy the link below to get signed up today!
pianolabmn.opus1.io/w/songwriting-camp

Fun Piano Lessons for Kids in Maple Grove, Minnesota Discover Piano Lab, where expert instructors make learning piano fun and engaging for kids of all ages! Boost your child's creativity, confidence, and musical skills with our personalized lessons.

The year has just begun, and already we've seen so many students finish their books and move up to the next level! It's always so wonderful to watch their dedication to playing piano really pay off. Their excitement for what's next is truly inspiring, and it’s an honor to be part of their musical journey. Developing a skill like this is not only fun but incredibly rewarding too!

Congratulations to our student that participated in first round of MMTA Piano Contest!🎉 These are just a few of our amazing students who have received their certificates. We're so proud of all the hard work they've put into their pieces and hope they all feeling just as proud of their accomplishment!✨

Let's celebrate the incredible Art Tatum (1909-1956), one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time, as our final Black History Month highlight.

Art was a jazz pianist known for performing amazing solo club shows. He learned his songs by ear because he was nearly blind in his left eye and had limited vision in his right. With perfect pitch and an incredible memory, he truly had a gift. His musical inspiration came from stride jazz pioneers like Fat Waller and James P Johnson. Later in his career, he mentored and influenced other legendary jazz artists, including Hazel Scott, who was also the first pianist we highlighted this Black History Month.

Art was a powerhouse and a key figure in jazz history, shaping the music we love today.

The next pianist being highlighted for Black History Month is the American composer, singer-songwriter, and actor, Jon Batiste.

Jon has had the chance to work with incredible artists like Alicia Keys, Leon Bridges, Prince, and Lauryn Hill. His music blends jazz, pop, and classical sounds, all while sharing uplifting messages that celebrate human connection.

Early in his career, Jon performed at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, where he also hosted music clinics, classes, and workshops at schools in underprivileged neighborhoods. He was one of the composers for Pixar’s movie "Soul", which won an Oscar, Golden Globe, and BAFTA. In 2022, Jon premiered, American Symphony, at Carnegie Hall. That piece also inspired his 2023 documentary, which takes viewers behind the scenes of creating his first symphony.

Jon inspires everyone with his magnetic personality, activism, and one of a kind style.