Lessons for Lifelong Learners

Welcome to the
teaching studio of Dr. Ruby Chou!

I am a lifelong learner and my goal as a pianist, educator, and music advocate is to cultivate an excitement for music learning and enjoyment with all who I cross paths with. My dedication to music was cultivated by my parents starting at age 6 when they had a friend who played the piano over for dinner. The story is that while he was playing for the guests, I burst into tears while asking, “Why can’t I play like that??”

My goal is to teach learners of all ages how to self-evaluate and self-direct their learning process that will enable them to practice and make music on their own. The most influential teachers of my music studies helped me gain the confidence to be an individual through music. I strive to do that for my students! I have been developing my teaching style in one-on-one and group learning environments since 2005. My teaching studio incorporates group classes, ensemble music, studio recitals, evaluation programs, competitions, and community outreach performances to provide various music making experiences for learners.

Thank you for letting me be part of your learning journey– let’s learn together!

THE STUDIO

Lessons are in-person or via Zoom.

The studio is located in Millcreek, Utah where students play on a Yamaha C3 grand piano and I teach/demonstrate from either the grand piano or the Yamaha NU-1 hybrid upright. Lessons are 1 hour in length in order to have sufficient time to work on musicianship, technique, and theory. For beginners, 45-minute lessons are an option.

TUITION

Learners may opt for ongoing weekly lessons or short-term lessons. Short-term lessons are ideal for the adult learner and can be scheduled for whenever the learner feels ready for a lesson!

Ongoing lesson tuition is on a semester payment plan. Short term lessons involves purchasing a “Lesson Pass” to use in the span of six months. Minimum of 8 lessons is recommended per pass.