Welcome to Parrish Piano Studio!

I offer private piano lessons to students ages 15 and older, with a particular focus on the adult learner. I teach students at the Santa Cruz Music Academy in Santa Cruz, located at 860 17th Ave.

I started teaching piano more than forty-five years ago, first in Minnesota, then in New York City and Connecticut before moving to the Santa Cruz area in 1994. My students have ranged in age from 5 to 70 years old, from beginners through advanced levels of study. Using a variety of different methods, I integrate music theory, classical repertoire and technic, popular music, jazz and improvisation to create an individualized lesson plan for each student.

About Practicing

Students are required to practice on a regular basis - that means at least 5 days a week for a minimum of 20 minutes, and up to an hour for older and more advanced students. You can click this link to read an article about musical instrument practice.

Scheduling

I schedule 45 and 60 minute lessons on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All of my students have weekly lessons.

Here is more information about scheduling, fees, and important policies.

Let's Meet!

It's always a good idea for a prospective teacher and student to meet and get an idea of whether they're a good match, so if you're interested in lessons for yourself please contact me and we'll arrange to meet.

You can contact me by phone: 831-345-0907 or via email: parrishpianostudio@gmail.com.