Piano Lessons in Beaverton & Portland — Book a Free Trial
Suzuki method piano instruction for kids and adults. Certified through all 7 levels. In-studio, at your home, or online.
Why Suzuki Piano Lessons?
The Suzuki method teaches piano the way children learn language: through listening, imitation, and encouragement. Your child develops a deep connection to music before ever reading a note, building ear training, technique, and confidence from the very first lesson.
At Beaverton Piano & Strings, lessons are taught by Alishan Merjanian, one of the few piano teachers in the Portland area certified through all 7 levels of Suzuki piano instruction by the Suzuki Association of the Americas. This means your child can progress from their very first lesson through advanced repertoire with the same trusted teacher.
What Piano Students Learn
Beginners (Books 1-2)
- Proper hand position and posture
- Beautiful tone production from day one
- Twinkle variations and early Suzuki repertoire
- Ear training through daily listening
- Basic rhythm and musical expression
Developing (Books 3-4)
- Scales and technical exercises
- Introduction to music reading
- More complex rhythms and dynamics
- Classical repertoire (Bach, Beethoven, Schumann)
- Performance preparation
Intermediate (Books 5-6)
- Advanced technique and velocity
- Interpretation and artistic expression
- Sight-reading fluency
- Sonatinas and sonata movements
- Independent musicianship
Advanced (Book 7+)
- Full-length sonatas and concert pieces
- Refined pedaling and voicing
- Music theory and analysis
- Recital and audition preparation
- Developing a personal musical voice
Piano Lesson Rates
30 Minutes
$55
per lesson
Best for beginners ages 3-6
45 Minutes
$75
per lesson
Ideal for developing students
60 Minutes
$95
per lesson
For intermediate & advanced
Home visits include a $10 travel fee. First trial lesson is always free.
Try a Piano Lesson for Free
Book a free 30-minute trial and see the Suzuki difference for yourself.
Book Your Free TrialLesson Formats
In-Studio (Cedar Mill)
Lessons at our home studio in the Lost Park neighborhood. A quiet, focused environment with a quality acoustic piano. 1931 NW 113th Ave, Portland, OR 97229.
Home Visits
We come to you. Available in Cedar Mill, Beaverton, Bethany, Rock Creek, and surrounding Portland neighborhoods within a 10-minute drive. A $10 travel fee applies.
Online via Zoom
Live one-on-one lessons from anywhere. All you need is a piano, a device with a camera, and a stable internet connection.
"Alishan is an excellent piano teacher! He is patient, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about music education. Highly recommend!"
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Piano lessons available in Beaverton, Cedar Mill, Portland, Bethany, Rock Creek, and surrounding areas.