One of the things I appreciate most about Shad is how he personalizes each lesson to meet my goals, interest, and learning style. He is an exceptional teacher who draws from multiple teaching approaches. He has been especially helpful whenever I get stuck on a concept or technique. Shad is knowledgable, patient, and professional - it’s clear that he’s deeply committed to helping students of all ages not just learn piano but to be musical. - Marie H.
Piano for Adults
Piano for Transformation
Adults who learn piano require unique instruction. Shad has created a unique environment for adult learners to learn to play piano.
It takes some grit
It takes some patience
It takes the ability to listen
It takes a teacher who will let you be heard
It takes expert guidance
It takes some accountability mixed with some social interaction
It takes a proven method - one that is uniquely tailored for you personally
It requires a mix of repertoire, theory, technique, and developing aural skills
It takes some flexibility
It takes a belief in yourself, and an investment of your time and attention
The result is a transformation of the mind and growth of the self. Achieve the confidence to enjoy playing piano as both an art and a skill.
Using traditional method books exclusively is not going to cut it. You need a teacher who can personalize the lesson and tailor it to your unique needs. Every adult learner comes to lesson with unique skills - it takes an adept teacher who listens and hears the student for who they are in order for an adult learner to thrive and stay motivated.
My method uses some elements of the traditional approach and a classically-oriented approach. But we learn so much more! Not all learning is linear, so students are encouraged to ask questions and explore - experiment and discover as you go! The more you engage with the process, the more you will truly learn.
Piano for Adults
Piano for Transformation
This 5-month program gets adult learners started with piano in a flexible, professional environment.
Shad Wenzlaff is one of Dane County’s most experience piano teachers or adult learners.
I offer in-studio lessons in a flexible “lesson share” format. Weekly online check-ins are set up as group classes.
Two in-person group classes allow an opportunity to meet like-minded adult students.
Email me to set up a meet and greet to learn more about the Piano for Adults - Piano for Transformation experience.
Taking piano lesson with Shad is a journey of growth, challenges, and above all joy. He helped me to improve my skills and made me feel confident.
Ann T.
Piano for Adults
Piano for Transformation
With your 5-month program fee of $945 you get:
10 in-person private one-to-one lessons
20 weekly online group check in chats
2 sixty-minute in person group classes
Books and materials (developmentally appropriate based upon assessment/meet & greet lesson)
1 field trip to attend a piano-performance to enjoy & socialize with like minded adult piano students
To get started - email Shad: thestudio615@gmail.com to schedule an in-person meet & greet at one of my studios.
Meet & Greet availability:
Wednesday August 26, Friday August 28 (either location: 5003 W University Ave or 615 N Sherman Ave)
Tuesday September 1 (615 N Sherman Ave),
Wednesday September 2 (615 N Sherman Ave),
Thursday September 3 (5003 W University Ave),
Friday September 4 (615 N Sherman Ave)
Tuesday September 8 (615 N Sherman Ave),
Wednesday September 9, Thursday September 10, Friday September 11 / locations to be determined.