About Highmark Music Studio
Highmark Music Studio is now accepting new enrollments under the direction of Nicole Highmark for private piano lessons. Nicole is an experienced professional who takes her work seriously. Highmark Music Studio was founded on the core values of giving students a well-rounded music education. Students learn many styles from traditional to composition to popular music and much more. Highmark Music Studio uses various methods to ensure students will learn in a way best suited to their needs. Students will learn how to read music, play by ear, compose, sight read, and learn music theory. Students will also have access to music games to help them learn at a more rapid pace. At Highmark Music Studio we will do our best to provide a wonderful experience for students and their families. Highmark Music Studio is conveniently located at 16059 Excel Way off of 160th Street and Pilot Knob Road (by the Lakeville Hy-Vee) in the Lakeville/Apple Valley/Rosemount area. Call, text, or email us today for a free introductory lesson at (952) 463-6857 or highmarkmusicstudio@gmail.com to find out more!
Piano Lessons for All Ages
Piano Lessons
At Highmark Music Studio we offer a free trial lesson. This will ensure that the teacher, the student, and the parent are a good fit for each other.
The goal of Highmark Music Studio is to make you feel comfortable with playing the piano. Highmark Music Studio wants to be a positive influence in your life and to help you achieve your musical dreams.
Highmark Music Studio offers 30 minute or 45 minute lessons. We also offer 20 minute lessons for 3 – 4 year old children. After your free trial lesson, we will determine what length lessons are needed. Some of the things students will learn at Highmark Music Studio:
- How to read music
- Proper technique
- Music theory
- Composition
- Music manuscript writing
- How to use music notation programs
- History about different music styles
- Music ranging from the baroque era to the present era
- Performance techniques
Highmark Music Studio accepts students ages 3 – 99. Depending on the age of the child, the parent will receive additional information on how to best help the student to practice.
Highmark Music Studio is conveniently located at 16059 Excel Way off of 160th Street and Pilot Knob Road (by the Lakeville Hy-Vee) in the Lakeville/Apple Valley/Rosemount area. Call, text, or email us today for a free introductory lesson at (952) 463-6857 or highmarkmusicstudio@gmail.com to find out more!
Music Studio
Piano instruction is provided by Nicole Highmark of Highmark Music Studio. Nicole is an experienced educator who takes teaching her students seriously. Highmark Music Studio was founded on the core value of giving students a well-founded music education. Nicole uses various methods and techniques so that students will learn in a way best suited to their needs. Some of the things students will learn at Highmark Music Studio:
- How to read music
- Proper technique
- Music theory
- Composition
- Music manuscript writing
- How to use music notation programs
- History about different music styles
- Music ranging from the baroque era to the present era
- Performance techniques
Highmark Music Studio is conveniently located at 16059 Excel Way off of 160th Street and Pilot Knob Road (by the Lakeville Hy-Vee) in the Lakeville/Apple Valley/Rosemount area. Call, text, or email us today for a free introductory lesson at (952) 463-6857 or highmarkmusicstudio@gmail.comto find out more!
One on One Piano Intructions
Music Appreciation
During piano lessons with Nicole, students will learn about composers, various music stylings, and the form of their pieces.
Music Theory
Music theory is important in order to understand music. A solid understanding in music theory allows you to focus on learning note reading, rhythm, topography, staves, time signatures, and much more.
Technic and Pain Free Practicing
Techniques the student will be learning about include: staccato, legato, fingering technics, dynamics, hand positions and more. Pain free practicing will also be focused on throughout lessons. It is important to make sure students are using good posture to avoid injuries.
One on One Lessons
Students learn more effectively with one on one instruction. Lessons are 30 or 45 minutes in length.
About the Piano Teacher
Nicole Highmark
Nicole Highmark grew up hearing her dad playing the piano everyday. He would often sit down with her and show her simple melodies. Nicole was always curious to learn about the piano.
At 8 years of age, she began formal piano lessons. This continued for many years. She received awards for her performances.
After several years of playing, Nicole got interested in teaching others to play piano. She began studying pedagogy (the art of teaching piano) at Reisinger Conservatory of Music.
Nicole enjoys composing piano music and has written several pieces. She finds that it is a good way to express yourself. It also gives a feeling of accomplishment to write music. Students who are interested in composing will learn about the process in their lessons.