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Callahan's School of Music

Callahan's School of Music

2900 Vassar St suite b, Reno, NV 89502 +17752506689 Visit Website

Opening Hours

Monday: 11:00-21:00
Tuesday: 11:00-21:00
Wednesday: 11:00-21:00
Thursday: 11:00-21:00
Friday: 11:00-18:00
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Callahan’s School of Music is a piano instruction business founded in 1994 by Brian Callahan. It provides personalized piano lessons to students of all ages and skill levels, from young children to adult beginners. The school emphasizes a supportive and engaging learning environment, fostering a love of music in its students. It caters to a wide range of learners, including beginners, children, older students, and adults, offering group classes, smaller private lessons, and tailored instruction for those who may be hesitant learners. The school utilizes a variety of resources, including grand staff on a whiteboard, computer-based activities, Yamaha Clavinova electric pianos, and private lesson components to create a dynamic and effective learning experience.
What piano styles are taught here?
Classical, Contemporary, Improvisation, Music Theory
Which age groups are catered to?
Young Children (Ages Vary): Weekly one-hour group classes with a maximum of ten students, initial instruction utilizes a grand staff on a whiteboard, focusing on foundational music concepts. Older and Advanced Students (Ages Vary): Smaller groups of no more than four students, meeting weekly for one hour, instruction includes private lessons covering scales, music theory, and advanced techniques. Adults: Strictly Private Lessons tailored for adults, particularly those who may be hesitant learners, and also suitable for advanced or special students.
What's the pedagogical approach to teaching piano?
Callahan’s School of Music employs a tiered pedagogical approach, combining group instruction for foundational concepts with individualized private lessons for more advanced skills. The school utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including whiteboard instruction, computer-based activities, and hands-on practice with Yamaha Clavinova electric pianos. Brian Callahan focuses on creating a supportive and engaging environment, particularly for adult beginners, and emphasizes fostering a love of music in all students.