Composing your experience…
Thoughtful, one-to-one piano Aberdeen instruction that builds musicianship, confidence, and a joyful appreciation of music—for children, teens, college students, and adults.
With a B.A. in Piano Performance and more than 45 years of teaching experience, Irene K. Yeakel offers a patient, individual pathway from first notes to advanced preparation.
Lessons are tailored to the whole musician: technique, theory, listening, music history, performance, and the freedom to find your own musical voice.
Irene enjoys meeting prospective students and their families. E-mail to schedule a visit to her studio for a relaxed introduction to curriculum possibilities.
“The aim is not simply to play the notes, but to understand the music—and discover the pleasure of making it your own.”Aberdeen Piano
The piano awaits you … begin your journey!
Each student’s study is personal, but no one learns in isolation. Listening, theory, performance, and musical community all belong here.
Weekly private lessons for PK-12 students, with theory, scheduled audio-visual lab and music library time, plus studio recitals.
Access to County-wide recitals and activities through Harford County Piano Teachers Association (HCPTA).
Welcoming, flexible 30-60 minute lessons for adult beginners, returning players, and musicians ready for a new challenge.
Advanced Study is available for students at any age or level of musical development. Pathways like ABRSM, conservatory or university preparation, adjudicated recitals, festivals, and performance coaching are quite rigorous requiring additional commitment of time, focus and travel on the part of the student and parent.
Music is personal whether preparing for your own enjoyment or preparing for a public performance. A steady rhythm of learning gives students both confidence and room to grow.
Technique and repertoire selected for each student’s level, goals, and way of learning.
Music theory, history, guided listening, and studio library resources deepen the understanding of each piece of repertoire, providing a meaningful musical experience for both performer and audience.
Semester performance classes turn nerves into readiness before each recital.
Family recitals and optional countywide events create meaningful milestones.
Studio expectations are simple, supportive, and designed around steady progress.
Please notify Irene as soon as possible about student illness or cancellation of lesson. Eligible cancelled lessons may be rescheduled on the dedicated make-up dates listed in the calendar, by appointment.
A flexible lesson schedule is available during July and August to accommodate vacation time for students and teacher.
The lab and library are scheduled for students K through 12 before or after a student’s lesson. Older students working on school music projects may arrange additional use of the studio resources.
The Lab and resources are available to adult students for an additional fee.
Recitals and Prep classes are usually held early January and mid-June. The dates are provided at the beginning of the school year and are on the studio Calendar.
Students may opt into this rigorous international program with parent, student, and teacher consent. It requires additional practice, study, examination travel, and focused preparation.
ABRSM program requires weekly lessons of at least 1 hour.
PK through High-School students may be invited to adjudicated and non-adjudicated countywide recitals, festivals, concerts, lectures, and joint recitals through the Harford County Piano Teachers Association.
Piano lessons open the door to a lifetime of musical enjoyment while building confidence, focus, creativity and new skills. Students also gain cognitive benefits, personal discipline, and the joy of connecting with others through music.
*$160/month for PK-12 students choosing the Advanced Study and Exam Preparation programs.
Enquire for a studentStudent monthly tuition is due at the first lesson of each month by cash or check, payable to Irene K. Yeakel.
Make-up lessons are by appointment. HCPTA dates marked TBD will be shared when available. Summer lessons continue in July and August with flexible scheduling around family and teacher vacations.
Visit the studio to share past musical experiences and share what the student hopes to discover at the piano. This provides a starting point to develop an individualized path to long lasting joy of music through the heart of the piano.