McAllister Music Studio | Music Lessons for Children & Adults

I started taking piano lessons at McAllister Music Studio for the first time during the pandemic and didn't know what to expect. I mean, would much learning really be possible over Zoom?! Yes. Yes it is. I am constantly amazed and delighted by how much I am learning, how incredibly talented my teacher is (Kate rocks!), and how much the lessons are tailored uniquely for my needs. My teacher is able to correct my form and technique even through the computer and is always adjusting what songs and exercises I work on to keep the learning challenging, fun, and rewarding. The school also offers casual and friendly open mic nights (over Zoom right now) for students. It's so cool to meet other students and experience the wide range of music people are working on and learning. While I'm a new student and still getting to know the community, it is obvious that it is an incredibly welcoming and supportive place. The teachers are all top-notch musicians and have very impressive resumes. I highly recommend this music school!
Apr 30th, 2021

I'm 28 and I've been working with Patrick Hagen through MMS for over a year. I began with a little singing experience and essentially zero piano. Working with Patrick has been nothing short of incredible. He is patient, thoughtful, and creative with his teaching strategies. He pulls from a deep well of knowledge to communicate through auditory, visual, mental, and emotional queues. His sincerity and thorough understanding of the voice and piano have taught me technical skills and helped build my confidence to a place it's never been. A year ago I didn't know which keys were which, couldn't read music, and had zero musical theory. I now have a few pieces of actual music under my belt and have the skills to learn more in between the songs we work on together. I can't recommend MMS and Patrick enough, I look forward to working with him every week.
Apr 29th, 2021

I've been taking adult piano lessons at MMS since mid-2019 and absolutely love it. I've loved having a creative outlet and learning a new skill. The teachers are professional and friendly and do a great job of helping you grow while also taking your musical interests into account. The sense of community and group open mic/performance nights were a huge draw for me as well, and I was so glad that they found a way to move lessons and music nights online during quarantine so we could all continue to learn and stay connected. I'd highly recommend MMS!
Apr 22nd, 2021

McAllister goes beyond music lessons. The community and virtual music nights have really kept me going. They're like armor against pandemic and isolation. I started taking singing lessons (without prior experience) as an adult because I wanted to be able to sing with people but felt embarrassed. Lizzie helped me build the technical and emotional skills to reach my goals.
Apr 21st, 2021

We started lessons mid-pandemic while looking for a way to keep our daughter more engaged in an activity throughout the day. She's only 5, but already I can see her confidence growing and she's having a blast learning all her new skills and playing for friends and family! I love the balance her teacher, Natalie, has when it comes to discipline of practice and learning the actual needed skills to play while also incorporating the fun and creative side of exploring music. I can see us sticking around for some time!
Jan 30th, 2021