My mission: to create a school that gives my students the kind of music education I wish I had received when I was their age! I specialize in beginners!

Theory and composition are a basic part of each lesson from the first lesson on!  Lessons are given in my studio on my Grotrian-Steinweg piano.  Students receive a thorough grounding in basic piano technique, taught with an ergonomic approach which respects the integrity of the body.  I look forward to being your teacher!

John has studied piano with Martha Mihich (a student of Moritz Rosenthal), Walter Ginter, Dorothy Weed, and Vera Wills.  He studied organ with Sue Seid-Martin, David Mulberry, Ernest Hoffman, and Walter Hilse.  A published composer, he has many works to his credit which have been performed in New York City and elsewhere.

Rates and Procedures
2007-8 School Year

One half-hour lesson $55.00
One four-week month of half hour lessons  $222.00
One forty-five minute lesson  $82.50
One four-week month of 45 minute lessons  $330.00  

Payment for a month’s lessons is due on the first lesson of each month.
A $30.00 surcharge per lesson is applied to all lessons given in the student’s home.

A 10% surcharge will be added to the cost of all music purchased for the student by the teacher. If you wish to purchase music yourself, most items can me ordered by calling J.W. Pepper at (800) 345-6296.

Cancellation Policy

Lessons begin and end on time.

24 hour notice must be given for a cancelled or rescheduled lesson.

Lessons cancelled with adequate notice will be rescheduled, or their cost will be deducted from the following month’s bill.

You can download my price list here.