Learn. Teach. Engage.
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½°²×¿Æƽâ°æ Lafayette Piano Institute (ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½°²×¿Æƽâ°æPI) offers high‑quality piano instruction to the broader community while serving as a hands-on training ground for our Piano Pedagogy majors. Through private and group lessons, studio teaching, and public recitals, students refine their technique while practicing real-world pedagogy under expert faculty supervision.
Our Mission
We believe music strengthens the mind, nurtures creativity, and builds confidence. At ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½°²×¿Æƽâ°æPI, we support these values by providing lessons that foster discipline, artistic growth, and a lifelong love for piano.
Benefits of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½°²×¿Æƽâ°æ Lafayette Piano Institute
- ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½°²×¿Æƽâ°æ rigorous instruction from Piano Pedagogy majors and faculty, ensuring consistency in teaching quality
- Access to private and group lessons, plus solo and ensemble performance opportunities
- Learn on well-maintained university pianos—with recitals held each semester in Angelle Hall
- Engage in masterclasses, workshops, competitions, and proficiency exams as your musicianship evolves
Lesson Details
- Formats: 30-minute or 45-minute individual lessons, and group instruction available
- Rates (2025–26):
- Instructors: $30 (30 min) / $45 (45 min) per semester
- Faculty: $40 (30 min) / $65 (45 min) per semester
- Rates (2025–26):
- Materials: Not included; a digital keyboard with 88 weighted keys and a damper pedal is acceptable
- Scheduling: Students complete a brief intake interview to set lesson times
- Absences: One make-up lesson per semester allowed with 24-hour notice
We will arrange a brief interview with you to discuss the materials and weekly lesson schedule. For more information, please .
Community Opportunities
All community members—from K–12 students to adults—are welcome to enroll in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½°²×¿Æƽâ°æPI. While private lessons are offered at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½°²×¿Æƽâ°æ Lafayette, practice rooms are reserved for enrolled music students; ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½°²×¿Æƽâ°æPI students should plan for adequate at-home practice arrangements.
- Annual workshop and recital events held each spring in Angelle Hall
- Public observation opportunities create connection between ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½°²×¿Æƽâ°æ students and the local music community
Get Started
Interested in lessons or have questions? Contact Dr. Chee Hyeon Choi, Director of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½°²×¿Æƽâ°æPI at ulpi@louisiana.edu.
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Whether you're building teaching experience or sharing music with your community, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½°²×¿Æƽâ°æPI is where pedagogy and performance meet purpose, right here in Lafayette.