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Piano Lessons Kelowna

Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna

455 Glen Pine Ct., Kelowna, BC, V1V 1R3
250-317-3685

Piano student taking a Piano Lesson with Lora Wentworth

Your Musical journey begins here!

Unleash Your Musical Potential with our Piano Lessons in Kelowna! At Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna, we offer both in-person and online piano lessons, providing options that fit your schedule and preferences.

Here’s why our piano lessons stand out:

  • In-person and online lesson options
  • Personalized lessons for quick progress.
  • Super affordable rates, starting at just $31 for a half-hour private session.
  • Spacious and welcoming studios, with a chill waiting area.
  • Parents are welcome to hang out and listen, and there’s free Wi-Fi for you!
  • Two chances every year to strut your stuff at our musical showcases!
  • Age 4 and up

Hours of Operation:

  • Monday: 10 AM – 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM – 9 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM – 9 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM – 5:30 PM
Young boy taking a Piano lesson with Lora Wentworth

Level up your love for Music with us!

🌅 Morning Piano Lessons (9am-12:30pm Tuesdays)

  • Adult, college student, or homeschooled child? We’ve got you covered!
  • Friendly, inclusive setting using various methods including books, online resources, and popular music.

🏫 After School Piano Lessons (Mon-Thurs, 3-6:30pm)

  • Popular time slots!
  • Safe, fun environment near Watson Rd. Elementary and Dr. Knox Middle School.
  • Act fast, spots fill up quickly!

🌙 Evening Piano Lessons (Mon-Thurs, 6:30-9pm)

  • For adults, high school, college students, and night owls!
  • Engaging, supportive sessions tailored to your preferences.
Piano student performing with Lora Wentworth at a Piano recital

🎶 Quite possibly the best piano lessons in Kelowna!

  • Learn piano fundamentals, popular tunes, and classical pieces, and prepare for Rockschool and Royal Conservatory exams and performances.
  • Policies? Check them out here!

At Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna, we offer:

  • Piano Lessons for Kids & Adults
  • Classical, Jazz, and Popular Music
  • Scales, Chording, Improvisation, and more!
  • Over 25 years of teaching excellence with Lora Wentworth.

Join us and let’s make music magic together! 🎵

Start Today!

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    How old is/are the student(s)(required)

    What days are available to take lessons?

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    What time of day is the student available?

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    Piano Lessons Kelowna

    Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna

    455 Glen Pine Ct., Kelowna, BC, V1V 1R3
    250-317-3685

    Your musical journey begins here! 

    Unleash Your Musical Potential with our Piano Lessons in Kelowna! At Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna, we offer both in-person and online piano lessons, providing options that fit your schedule and preferences.

    Here’s why our piano lessons stand out:

    • In-person and online lesson options
    • Personalized lessons for quick progress.
    • Super affordable rates, starting at just $31 for a half-hour private session.
    • Spacious and welcoming studios, with a chill waiting area.
    • Parents are welcome to hang out and listen, and there’s free Wi-Fi for you!
    • Two chances every year to strut your stuff at our musical showcases!
    • Age 4 and up

    Your musical journey begins here at the Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna!

    Hours of Operation:

    • Monday: 10 AM – 9 PM
    • Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 9 PM
    • Wednesday: 10 AM – 9 PM
    • Thursday: 10 AM – 9 PM
    • Friday: 9 AM – 5:30 PM
    Young boy taking a Piano lesson with Lora Wentworth

    Level up your love for Music with us!

    🌅 Morning Piano Lessons (9am-12:30pm Tuesdays)

    • Adult, college student, or homeschooled child? We’ve got you covered!
    • Friendly, inclusive setting using various methods including books, online resources, and popular music.

    🏫 After School Piano Lessons (Mon-Thurs, 3-6:30pm)

    • Popular time slots!
    • Safe, fun environment near Watson Rd. Elementary and Dr. Knox Middle School.
    • Act fast, spots fill up quickly!

    🌙 Evening Piano Lessons (Mon-Thurs, 6:30-9pm)

    • For adults, high school, college students, and night owls!
    • Engaging, supportive sessions tailored to your preferences.
    Piano student performing with Lora Wentworth at a Piano recital

    🎶 Quite possibly the best piano lessons in Kelowna!

    • Learn piano fundamentals, popular tunes, and classical pieces, and prepare for Rockschool and Royal Conservatory exams and performances.
    • Policies? Check them out here!

    At Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna, we offer:

    • Piano Lessons for Kids & Adults
    • Classical, Jazz, and Popular Music
    • Scales, Chording, Improvisation, and more!
    • Over 25 years of teaching excellence with Lora Wentworth.

    Join us and let’s make music magic together! 🎵

    Start Today!

      Your Name (required)

      Your Email (required)

      Your Phone Number (required)

      What instrument(s) are you interested in?

      How old is/are the student(s)(required)

      What days are available to take lessons?

      MonTuesWedThursFri

      What time of day is the student available?

      9am-12pm12-3pm3-7pm7-9pm

      How did you hear about us?

      Your Message

      Reviews

      Lora Wentworth teaching Piano Lessons

      “We love Lora’s enthusiasm and down to earth teaching style. She is a great piano teacher. She has a large range of musical knowledge and is very supportive. Definitely recommend.”

      – Jen Howard (Parent)

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      Piano teacher teaching Piano

      “My girls love going to their piano lessons! Lora is a fantastic teacher and very lovely person.”

      – Miranda O’Donnell (Parent)

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      Piano teacher practicing Piano

      “Our daughter has been taking piano and sax lessons with Lora for over 7 years.
      Lora is a fabulously fun and knowledgeable teacher.
      We can’t recommend her enough.”

      – Lori McClenaghan (Parent)

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      The Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna serves Kelowna, Rutland, Wilden, Lake Country, Kettle Valley and West Kelowna

      FAQ

      Lora Wentworth charges $31/half-hour private Piano or Saxophone lesson.

      In our experience, children can start learning the Piano successfully age 4 and up.

      Piano students should have a keyboard with a minimum of 5 Octaves or 60 full sized keys that are touch sensitive.

      When you’re first starting out, an acoustic or digital piano is nice, but it’s not essential to have “weighted keys”.

      Weighted keys are what an acoustic Piano has. The Keys are responsive. That means, the harder you press or hit the keys, the louder the sound will be. This will be used to give the music you play dynamics and expression.

      Weighted keys are similar to touch sensitive keys but are mildly heavier to press down.

      If the student is excelling in their Piano lessons, the next step would be to get into a digital or Acoustic piano with 88 Weighted keys.

      When you sign up for lessons, you book in for a specific weekly time slot. Most commonly, September through June, as the Upbeat Music Academy follows the “school calendar”.

      Lesson fees are either payable IN FULL for the entire year in advance of starting your lessons, or you have the option of choosing an averaged monthly pre-authorized payment either through your credit card, eTransfer or cash. Please note: casual cash payments are not available.

      • Method book(s), sheet music, worksheets, lesson binder/notebook for lessons and assignments
      • Even though our Piano teachers are equipped with their own Computer, Tablet or Mobile phone which have access to Youtube, if the student is wanting to learn or need help with a particular song by ear, please bring your device the song is on (Ipad, Cel Phone, Etc.).
      • If it’s your first Piano lesson with us and you have taken lessons before, please bring any previous learning material to your lesson.

      Yes! If the student is willing, twice a year we arrange a teacher supported, student showcase for our students to perform at outside our studios.

      Having anxiety before a performance is completely normal but small performances like this are an important life skill to develop.

      If the student understands they are supported and shown appreciation for the hard work they have put in, the more confident they will be with other areas in their lives.

      Comfort with public speaking,  interacting with others and feeling safe for going outside your comfort zone all starts with goals like this.

      This is highly encouraged as a life lesson.

      First off, we’ll miss you!

      Two lessons notice must be provided for withdrawal. Immediate withdrawal is subject to a two lesson cancellation fee. The Upbeat Music Academy reserves the right to terminate lesson contracts on unpaid accounts.

      If you want to get good, you need to put in the time.

      Many of us are used to instant gratification now a days. Please understand you will get out of the Piano what you put into it time wise.  The more consistently you practice, the better you’ll get.

      On average, 30 minutes of practice or more a day depending on the level the student is what is needed.

      That said most younger students will need to ease into it.

      With younger students, start with 15 minutes 4-5 days a week and then increase the practice time slowly till you can get to 20 or 30 minutes a day.

      Set a daily time to get in the habit of practicing. For example: After dinner, as soon as you get home from school or a set time 4-4:30pm.

      If you do this 5 days a week, take the weekend off.

      • Missed lessons happen from time to time. We do have options like:
        • Online lesson (ZOOM)
        • Extending a lesson (schedule permitting)
        • Rescheduling the lessons for another day (schedule permitting)Keep in mind there are no paid lessons over Christmas holidays or Spring break so make up lessons can be arranged at those times as well. See Lora’s  lesson policies for more information.
      • Hours of operation:Monday: 3-9pm
        Tuesday: 9:30am-9pm
        Wednesday: 3-9pm
        Thursday: 3-9pm

      Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna
      455 Glen Pine Crt.
      Kelowna, BC
      V1V 1R3
      P: 250-317-3685

      (We’re very close to Watson Rd. Elementary School)

      See our map here

      The Upbeat Music Academy follows the School District 23 Calendar

      Please note:
      – There are still lessons on Pro D days (they are not considered a holiday)
      – Clients are not charged for lessons that land on Holidays so there are no make up lessons or refund owed.

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      “Lora finds ways to reach and teach each individual student as though they were the only student she teaches.”

      Sam Holderness
      Parent

      Hundreds Of Happy Customers

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      Rated 5/5, year after year!

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