Lessons are either taught in your home (in Issaquah, Sammamish, Bellevue or Redmond) or in my studio in Renton.

Why choose Stephen Olsen as your teacher:

• Exceptional Education background, including MA and DMA (doctor of musical arts degree) from top music schools

• Great with kids of all ages and all levels. 

• Lessons are creative and fun, including incorporating improvisation and composition along with traditional piano methods. 

• Competitive and reasonable prices

• 15 years of teaching experience, including 5 years as faculty at the historic Greenwich House Music School in NYC

• International reputation - Masterclasses in China, Malaysia, and all over the United States

• I provide a safe, positive, and creative learning environment

The benefits of taking piano lessons have been widely studied and documented. For children they have been shown to improve reading, math, and language skills in addition to facilitating increased creativity, concentration and discipline. For adults, piano lessons are a great way to reduce stress, re-awaken natural body coordination, and re-invigorate the mind. In my 15 years of experience teaching both children and adults I have seen amazing results: Shy personalities developing an increases self-confidence; stressed and overworked adults finding a new outlet to express themselves. Developing a connection with music can be a transformative experience with the right teacher. 

Piano lessons are available for children ages 5 and up and adults of any age. All levels are welcome. I have extensive experience teaching both beginners and at the college/conservatory level.