Fall in love with piano
Now enrolling students in private 1:1 lessons at in-person schools or online.












Excel with exceptional teachers
Piano lessons get a bad rap for good reason. Limited song choices, intimidating sheet music, and slow progress lead students to quit. We’re on a mission to change that.

Endorsed
by composer
Hans Zimmer
60 Minutes featured our revolutionary piano school and
partnership with Hans Zimmer’s multiple Oscar Award-winning
composer collective, Bleeding Fingers. Our schools are also
backed by education and business leaders who believe a high-
quality musical education will help students thrive in an AI-driven world.
Speed our
students learn
vs. traditional lessons
Avg. student reaches diploma,
AKA the black belt of piano,
in 4 years vs. 12 years nationally
Nationally ranked
piano school
in the US
Based on PTA Reflections
winners and speed to diploma
Percentage of students who continue beyond their first year of lessons
Versus 15-20%
in traditional lessons
A joyful environment where students thrive

Play songs you love
Every student’s experience is personalized to get them hooked from day one.

Make progress quickly
Our curriculum emphasizes mastery of patterns and techniques instead of boring repetition.

Build confidence
Students learn from inspirational teachers in a positive environment to achieve their potential at their own pace.

Learn to compose
In addition to learning how to play, learn how to write music. Top students can even receive mentorship from composer Hans Zimmer’s studio.

A new method that’s as simple
as ABC and 123
We’ve designed a new approach to piano that sticks: the Payam Method. Just as a child learns to speak before reading or writing, our method introduces piano in a natural, intuitive way through an easy-to-understand notation that lets students learn techniques through songs they love.
160+ 5-star reviews
Music to our ears
Hear from our students










