Piano Lessons in Troy, Michigan
Fun, structured, award-winning piano instruction for children and adults — from a teacher with more than 30 years at the bench.
About Carole
Carole Gilman has taught piano in the Troy area for over 30 years, guiding beginners through their first notes and preparing advanced students for recitals, festivals, and college auditions.
Lessons
Every student gets a one-on-one 30-minute lesson each week at a standing time. Call Carole at 248-804-7622 for current rates and openings.
30 minutes, once a week
Openings are limited and set by age and schedule.
Programs
Structure and motivation built around every student.
Students earn points for practice, preparation, and performance — redeemable for prizes. Keeps young players motivated week to week.
A yearly studio recital gives every student a real audience and a goal to work toward.
For adults returning to piano or starting fresh — no recital pressure, flexible repertoire, your own pace.
Audition repertoire, theory, and sight-reading for students pursuing music in college.
Michigan Music Festival
Each year, students prepare pieces and perform for adjudicators at the festival. Points earned each year build toward festival cups.
Select and polish festival pieces over the semester.
Play for an adjudicator and receive a written rating.
Points add up year over year toward the next cup.
The highest award, earned through years of festival performances.
Get in touch
Call or send a note and Carole will follow up about openings and scheduling.