ALL ABOUT LESSONS

All About Lessons

Welcome to the Piano Studio of Katie O’Rourke! Keep reading to learn more about lessons, movement coaching, classes, and enrollment options. If you have any questions please contact me or book a free twenty minute info session.

Lesson Curriculum

I believe personal development is as important as musical development. Lessons are student-centered, which guarantees that musical success will emerge in a natural and truly authentic way.

Highly flexible lesson curriculum includes:

learn piano online or in-person

Hybrid lessons offer the convenience of studying from home as well as the many benefits of being together in-person. Choose how you would like to meet!

SEATTLE: Lessons are offered one day a week in Seattle on Capitol Hill.

ONLINE: Zoom lessons are available Tuesday-Friday.

MUKILTEO: Lessons are offered three days a week in Mukilteo. Learn on a Steinway M in the library studio.

Enrollment options that fit your schedule

Enrollment options are intended to accommodate a variety of scheduling needs. Full-time enrollment includes weekly or bi-weekly lessons as well as recitals, movement classes, and access to the digital library. For full-time enrollment, quarterly tuition is paid by check or Zelle as there no auto pay option. Please contact me contact me if you are interested in becoming a full-time student.

The Movement and Flex enrollment options operate as monthly subscriptions and include a limited number of lessons, movement classes, and access to the digital library. You may sign-up for these below!

* Request a reduced rate for movement classes using this form.

Study Piano Online

Online lessons offer a special blend of convenience, comfort, and independence. There are many benefits to online lessons, including the easy sharing of scores, links, videos, educational games, and assignment. Remote learning requires the student to be more responsible and musically knowledgeable. Click below to learn more!

lessons for Adult Students

Adult learners will find themselves in good company, as they comprise over half of my current group of students. I have a lot of experience working the distinct challenges of learning piano as an adult, and after all, I’m an adult learning piano too. From the challenge of squeezing practice into a busy schedule to shifting lifelong movement habits, you’ll find yourself in good hands. Lesson pacing, curriculum, and goals are tailored to each learner, ensuring a fulfilling piano journey for all, whether you’re sixty or six.

Feldenkrais® Movement Classes for Musicians

Group Awareness Through Movement® classes are built upon the notion that body awareness is an essential part of musicianship. In a class, we explore gentle, novel movements within the context of musicianship, so questions surrounding technique, practice strategy, and performance are a part of each session. The process is extremely restful, which creates the optimal circumstances for discovering new ways to move.

One-on-one movement coaching is also available to all current students as part of private lessons or as a special session for professional musicians looking to improve posture and technique.

Join the mailing list to receive news and updates! If you want to start right away, check out recordings in the digital library or this list of free resources.

Digital Library

Members of my studio enjoy exclusive access to a digital library filled with resources for improving musicianship. The library is constantly growing, and includes practice strategy guides as well as over twenty movement lessons centered upon posture, breath, and general body awareness.

Kind Words

Hi, I’m Katie!

I love to help people make music in a way that feels amazingly good and stress free. This goal brought me to the Feldenkrais Method of Movement Education®. This training program helped me develop a special set of tools for tackling concerns like “How do I play with both hands at the same time?” and “How do I prevent my tennis elbow from flaring up while I play?”

I frequently present to local musicians groups on wellness related topics such as breathing, posture, and stress reduction. I also offer special classes for universities, music schools, and private studios.

My musical journey began at the age of six when I started taking lessons with a family friend. In 2009 I graduated from Western Washington University with a degree in Piano Performance. I have a background in collaborative piano and am a performing member of the Ladies Musical Club of Seattle. I’m also a National Certified Teacher of Music and a Certified Oxygen Advantage Breathing Instructor.

When not making music, I love being outdoors and cooking for my family!