Summer vacation days

The following dates are closures built into our academy calendar which can be viewed here.
Memorial Day Weekend - Saturday, May 23rd and Monday, May 25th
Inclement Weather Days - Closed Tuesday 6/2, Wednesday 6/3, and Friday 6/5
STUDENTS WHO MISSED LESSONS ON 2/20/20 DUE TO SNOW WILL MAKE-UP THESE LESSONS ON THURSDAY, JUNE 4TH!
July 4th - Closed Monday, June 29th through Saturday, July 4th
Lesson tuition is based on 46 lessons a year divided by 12 months. This keeps the price consistent for you despite months where you may have a range of 3, 4, or 5 lessons depending on your day of the week. This also ensures that you pay for exactly the amount of lessons that you receive throughout the year. This week, along with other closures, are built into our yearly calendar ahead of time.

COVID-19 Update
5/7/20
Reopening the studios: FPA will reopen our main studio on Durant Road and our satellite studio at Five-Points when Wake County Public School System returns students to the classroom. It is our understanding that many of the year round schools will adopt a traditional schedule next year, so this is likely to be in the middle of August.

VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION

Thank you for your flexibility and willingness to try virtual instruction with us.  The FPA staff has been thrilled with the progress we have seen our students making during this time of online lessons.  Our eyes have been opened to the effectiveness of meeting with our students online, and when we reopen the studios for in-person lessons, we will absolutely continue offering virtual instruction to our students as well.  

VIRTUAL Summer lesson packages for new students

This recent foray into online lessons has made us realize two things: one is that we can start new students in this virtual setting, and the other is that our reach is not limited to the Raleigh, NC area.  If you have friends or relatives both local and out of town who might be interested in what we do, please encourage them to visit our Summer Programs page or email tamara@familypianoacademy.com to get more information about special starter packages that we have prepared for new students who want to join us in the summer.

Virtual songwriter camps and piano masterclass

In addition to our usual summer packages for new students, we will be offering virtual camps for new and experiences students as well as a piano performance masterclass for intermediate-advanced students. These are open to current or new students. Visit our Summer Programs page or email tamara@familypianoacademy.com for more information and registration.

"We want to teach the world to play."

10320 Durant Rd. Ste 101 Raleigh, NC 27614    |    (919) 847-1180    |    admin@familypianoacademy.com
Front Desk Hours: M-TH 10am-2pm

Who We Are

Family Piano Academy (FPA) is the spot for piano lessons in Raleigh and the Triangle area. Established in 2007, FPA serves hundreds of  families in its studios and in many great after school programs as well. FPA has two beautiful locations: the main studio at 10320 Durant Road, Ste 101, Raleigh NC 27614 and a small satellite studio at 1637 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh NC 27608. 

"Emphatically recommended! Amazing instructors, and an in-house curriculum that can't be found anywhere else."

- Brian, student

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​​Raleigh

Our highly-credentialed staff boasts an assortment of agile, professional educators with years of teaching experience. With over 20 piano teachers, we offer everything from classical, modern, jazz and blues, gospel, pop, songwriting and composition, and more. Get to know us in the staff bios!

Our Curriculum

Our curriculum is unparalleled. Created by our founder, Gerry Diamond, the Diamond Piano Method teaches students to not only read and perform written music with great technique, but also to understand the fundamentals of music theory in a way that allows students to improvise, compose, and figure out their favorite music "by ear". The Diamond Piano Method is supplemented by an incredible online component at DiamondPiano.com. This online resource includes thousands of videos, games, and self-checking tests that support every aspect of the method. Accessible by computer, tablet, and phone, it's like having your teacher with you wherever you go!

Flexible Lessons

The structure of our lessons provides the flexibility that families need. We are available for lessons all day, 6 days a week (Mon-Sat). We are accommodating to home schoolers, after schoolers, and adults! Our main studio has 11 lesson rooms, allowing us to serve families with multiple musicians in the most convenient, time-saving way possible. In addition to our staple offering of private piano lessons, FPA also offers duet and group classes to serve students who prefer to learn in a group.
"Education is our one and only focus at FPA. We're not here to sell you keyboards or sheet music. We're here to help you learn music and to enjoy it - plain and simple."

- Gerry Diamond

Performance Opportunities

Though highly encouraged, all FPA recitals and other performance opportunities are optional, so a student can shine when they are ready.

Public and In-House Recitals - These happen several times throughout the year at various music stores, coffee shops, retirement homes, and other locations including our very own studio.

FPA Block Party - May through August, these outdoor recitals feature a free cookout with awesome music from FPA students, all under the setting sun.
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Annual Little Red Benefit Concert - Since 2009, the Little Red Benefit Concert has been FPA's largest performance. Over 50 talented musicians, songwriters, and composers participate each year with their own original music. FPA has been able to raise thousands of dollars for programs such as American Association for Cancer Research, the music program at the Governor Morehead School for the Blind, Shepherd's Table Soup Kitchen, and more.

Songwriter Workshops - Several times a year, instructors of Family Piano Academy will host a songwriter and music sharing workshop for intermediate/advanced students who enjoy songwriting and sharing their own original music. Learn about composition techniques while also meeting like-minded musical peers who you can collaborate with while under the guidance of veteran songwriters and musicians.
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10320 Durant Rd. Ste 101 Raleigh, NC 27614    |    (919) 847-1180    |    admin@familypianoacademy.com
Front Desk Hours: M-F 11am-1pm, Saturday 9am-1pm