All Ages & Skill Levels

Piano Lessons

Private In-Studio Instruction – Jaffrey, New Hampshire
Serving the Monadnock Region
(and online anywhere)
NO-COST CONSULTATION

Overview

Karen Hall graduated from Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY in 1978 with a degree in Music Education and performance concentration in piano and French Horn. She went on to study piano with teachers from the Buffalo Conservatory of Music and then with Bruce Sutherland and Howard Richman in Los Angeles, CA. For over 40 years, she has maintained a very busy private piano studio in LA’s San Fernando Valley teaching performance, theory and composition. Until moving with her family to beautiful Jaffrey, NH in November, 2024, she was a very active member of The Music Teacher’s Association of CA (MTAC) serving on the local Board of Directors for many years as well as on countless committees and as Chairperson for countless MTAC programs.

Her students have excelled in annual evaluations through MTAC’s Certificate of Merit Program and the National Piano Guild Auditions. They have performed and competed regularly in local, regional, and state recitals and events, including Jr. Bach Festivals, Contemporary Music Festivals, Local Honors Recitals, MTAC Convention recitals, and the Composer’s Today State Evaluations.

In addition, Mrs. Hall has followed her passion for music education through directing and coordinating various local church and school instrumental and vocal groups. She has a passion for teaching people with special needs both in her own studio and as a volunteer for many years at a local Activity Center. Her specialty is in working with people of all ages and abilities, creating individualized learning programs for each, and giving them all a lasting love for music.

About the Studio

Students in Action

Testimonials

Cinthia and Andrew Flores-Osterhaus
Parents

Our sons truly love Ms. Karen. They attended weekly lessons from age 6-18 and Ms. Karen was always there for them. When they needed extra practice, she made the time. When they were having a bad day at school, she was there for them to talk to. Ms. Karen is an experienced piano teacher who taught our sons the skills they needed to be successful as they advanced through the Certificate of Merit curriculum. However, more importantly, Ms. Karen taught our sons how to be creative, write their own songs and how to love music.

Amber Nguyen
Mom

Ms. Karen is a wonderful and talented teacher. She is very supportive of her students and tailers lessons to fit them. She encourages them to explore their musical creativity and work on pieces they enjoy playing. She is amazing!

D’Anne Rygg
Piano Teacher & MTAC Adjudicator

Karen Hall is a fabulous teacher. She brings out the best in each student, treating them as individual people. Her students adore her and so do their parents…more so than any other teacher I’ve ever known. She is excellent with ADHD and Autistic kids and enjoys teaching them.

Andrew Fann
Piano Student

Karen was not only my music teacher of 13 years, but also like a family member. When I was a child, my parents put me through multiple teachers, but Karen was the only one who could break through. She approaches each student uniquely in a way that grows his or her talent, and most importantly, imprints a lasting appreciation of music.

Eileen Kang
Teacher of Piano & Flute

I have known Karen Hall for 40 years, as a co-teacher, collaborator and friend. We have been on several MTAC committees together, have jointly given many student recitals and Master Classes and have even cooked for 60+ people (at musical events). I have learned much from Karen. She has a way of interacting with her students, in both classes and private lessons, that few teachers have, showing respect, enthusiasm and high-quality musicianship. Her students have won many awards over the years. Her knowledge of music repertoire is exceptional, and many teachers seek her advice regarding literature for their own students. She leads with an atmosphere of welcome and calm, all the while reaching her students to encourage and build their musical artistry.