YES! Over the past 50 years we’ve discovered that whether a child is shy or outgoing,  they are all more  motivated, learn faster, and enjoy a more exciting experience in a group setting compared to learning alone. In addition, our students gain a confidence that can only be attributed to the positive pressure of their encouraging classmates. 

NO! Based on decades of experience, we’ve found that our students naturally learn much faster than children who attend private lessons. Not only do they conquer more advanced pieces at an earlier stage, but our students  understand music theory and are able to read all of the music they play. 

For 50 years, our founder, Lawrence Wagner, spent decades creating, testing, and refining our curriculum into a full-proof method that  promises success for all students (who practice at home). With additional  input, ideas, and edits from several of our talented instructors over the past 30 years, the Wagner Piano Method has developed into a proprietary educational program that truly lacks nothing. Our books include everything necessary to understand, perform, and enjoy music. In fact, children will  go from never touching an instrument  to understanding how to read and play music in their very first lesson!  In less than 2 years, kids can play Beethoven, Bach, The Beatles, and more!

The Wagner Piano Method also entails the way that our teachers approach instruction. From proper technique, music theory, reading, ear-training, sight-reading, chord understanding, etc., our students are given the tools to feel confident about all types of music. On top of all of that, the Wagner Piano Method focuses on making every FUN!

Of course! At Wagner’s, students have the opportunity to perform for friends and family at 2 annual recitals. Our Spring Recital, hosted in the auditorium of a nearby church, promises to be entertaining and encouraging to students and attendees alike. In just under 1 hour, up to 35 of our students will perform, starting with beginner levels and ending with advanced students. Even the teachers perform!

Our Winter Recitals take place at the music school in the classroom, and they offer a more relaxed opportunity for our students to put their skills on display!

Yes. Our lessons take place once a week for 45 minutes and are based on the expectation that students will practice at home. Don’t worry, though, at the start, students need only practice for 5 to 10 minutes each day, and we inspire them with plenty of rewards, incentives, and prizes.  When joining Wagner’s School of Music, the brand or value of your instruments is not of much importance. Whether it’s a cheap keyboard or a 100 year-old piano, if the keys are working, they can begin their musical journey!

Aside from being  highly sought after professional musicians, our instructors have amazing personalities. Wagner’s School of Music hires only the best.  In fact, many of our teachers are graduates of Wagner’s! Though WSM requires several specific qualifications, each teacher receives training by Brett Wagner, along with additional training from our long-time teachers & managers. Each has a college degree in music or teaching, and if they don’t, they are currently studying for such a degree.  

Yes. Wagner’s School of Music is open 49 weeks a year, and our groups continue learning, growing, and having fun in the summer months! If students know they will be away for summer trips, WSM allows up to a 2 week-tuition credit plus unlimited make-ups via our online recorded lessons. It is our goal to keep kids  with their original class and to keep their group growing together, even over the summer. 

We strongly encourage parents to be present in class with their children, especially for kids under 10 yrs old. Parents aren’t expected to know anything about music, but we can guarantee that they can learn right along with their children if they so desire. Parent participation is a staple of the Wagner Piano Method, and although it’s not expected.