What's Included
Private Lessons
- learn piano 1-on-1 with Jeremy
- message with Jeremy anytime
- flexible scheduling
- personalized learning plan
Group Classes
- live monthly piano workshops
- feedback from Jeremy & peers
- interactive, skill-building, and fun!
- connect with fellow learners
Video Courses
- 7000+ video lessons
- 1000+ pages of sheet music
- detailed practice strategies
- exercises, tutorials, & play-alongs
Private Lessons
The core of the ArtPlay Academy program is 1-on-1 piano lessons with Jeremy!
Lessons are fully personalized to your interests & goals. Together we develop a customized learning plan that includes 3 primary elements: building technique through practical exercises, learning & understanding your favorite songs, & developing creative skills for improvisation & composition.
Our program is designed for working adults with busy schedules, with 1 monthly 60min lesson that can be flexibly scheduled whenever is convenient for you.
Between lessons, message Jeremy anytime to get feedback on your playing, ask questions, & share your progress.
Connect & learn with the ArtPlay Academy community in interactive group piano classes!
We develop skills to improvise with freedom, create original music, arrange songs, understand music theory, & play by ear.
Class is on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 12:00-1:00pm EST, and is open to the public for drop-in.
During classes you'll be at the piano applying what we are learning in real-time, asking questions, connecting with fellow learners, and developing skills through creative exercises that are simple, accessible, and fun!
ArtPlay Academy members have access to all 8 video courses, including 7000+ video lessons, 1000+ pages of sheet music, step-by-step curricula, technique exercises, song tutorials, play-alongs, & music theory lessons...
Click these links to explore each course...
Hi, I'm Jeremy, founder of We ArtPlay.
My teaching philosophy is simple: learn how to improvise & make your own music by developing a deep understanding of how music works.
Harnessing my conservatory education in jazz piano, I've created fun & practical methods that give you the tools to improvise, compose, and learn your favorite songs starting from our first lesson! We develop your creative voice so that you can sit at the piano with confidence and play your music without reading a note.
I am a full-time music teacher, and a professional musician. I've performed with dozens of bands spanning a wide variety of genres including jazz, classical, rock, musicals, pop, hip-hop, folk, blues, salsa, reggae, Balkan, electronic, R&B, Indonesian gamelan, West African, and Afro-Cuban.
I look forward to making music with you soon!
"Now I only need to see a piano and I can play beautiful music."
"Jeremy has incredible gifts as a teacher to inspire others to find their musical voice."
"I never imagined being able to play without reading music!"
"Jeremy showed me that I, too, can write beautiful music."
Join ArtPlay Academy!
Our program includes...
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monthly private lesson with Jeremy
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monthly live group class
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access to all video courses
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message Jeremy anytime
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personalized learning plan
$99 monthly
Frequently Asked Questions
What will we learn?
We develop skills to improvise with freedom, create original music, arrange songs, understand music theory, and play by ear. Rather than memorizing repertoire, we focus on mastering music’s essential elements through practical techniques and exercises that make creating music simple, accessible, and enjoyable.
What are private lessons like?
As a member of the Academy, you will schedule a 60min private lesson with Jeremy every month. The content of the lessons is customized to your level of experience, interests, and goals. There is no standard curriculum. Rather, you will work directly with Jeremy to develop a personalized learning plan that includes technical exercises, learning your favorite songs, and improvising/composing.
When can I join the Academy?
You can join ArtPlay Academy anytime! You do not need to wait for the beginning of the month to join.
As soon as you enroll, you will have access to all of the video courses, and can sign up for your first private lesson with Jeremy.
If you decide to join after the 3rd Thursday of the month, then you will begin group classes the following month.
Your monthly subscription will renew each month on the same day that you enrolled. For example, if you enroll on January 15th, you will be charged on the 15th of each month. You can cancel your subscription at any time.
Are the classes recorded?
All group and private classes are recorded, so as a member of the Academy you can review past classes as well as watch group classes that you are unable to attend live.
Can I join if I am a beginner?
Yes, no prior experience is needed to join ArtPlay Academy! Private lessons are fully customized to your level of prior experience, there are video courses for beginners. This is a good fit for you if...
- you are new to playing piano
- this is your first time learning to improvise or create original music
- you want to strengthen your foundation in music theory
Can I join if I am an intermediate or advanced pianist?
Yes, pianists with intermediate and advanced levels of training and experience are welcome to join ArtPlay Academy! Private lesson are fully customized to your level of prior experience, and there are video courses covering advanced exercises and concepts. This is a good fit for you if you have...
- been playing piano for at least 1 year
- experience improvising & creating original music
- a solid understanding of music theory
- experience with another instrument and want to improve your piano skills
What are the live group classes like?
On the 3rd Thursday of each month, Jeremy hosts a live group class from 12:00-1:00pm EST.
All live group classes are recorded, so you can watch classes that you are unable to attend live, as well as rewatch past classes.
Group classes are 60 minutes in duration, and are structured as follows:
- Short warm-up to introduce the topic of the class
- Demonstration of a practical technique or exercise
- Step-by-step exercises, challenges, and creative prompts
- Share your progress & get feedback
- Practice strategies/materials to continue learning on your own
Classes are highly interactive, so you will be at the piano applying what we are learning in real-time. We learn by doing! During classes you'll be actively playing, asking questions, and connecting with fellow learners.
Do I need a full-size keyboard?
You do not need a full-size (88 keys) keyboard to join classes. I recommend that you have a keyboard with at least 37 keys (3 octaves).
Where are live classes hosted?
Classes are hosted through Zoom video meetings to ensure accessibility for learners around the world.
What equipment do I need?
You will need a keyboard or piano to participate in ArtPlay Academy. You do not need a full-size (88 keys) keyboard, though I recommend that you have a keyboard with at least 37 keys (3 octaves).
Besides a keyboard, the only equipment needed is a smartphone, tablet, or laptop with a camera and an internet connection.
Classes are hosted through Zoom, and it is highly recommended that you download the free Zoom app in order to vastly improve your sound quality.
Do missed lessons rollover to the next month?
If you do not schedule a lesson during a month, it does not rollover to the next month. For example, if you do not schedule a private lesson during the month of January, this does not mean that you can schedule 2 private lessons in February. Exceptions to this rule will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Questions?
Send a message to Jeremy.
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