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Piano Lessons

Learning to play piano is a wonderful way to explore music. Whether you’re just starting out or picking it up again, I’d love to help you on your journey. Piano is such a versatile and expressive instrument—easy to begin, with a smooth learning curve and a huge variety of beautiful music to enjoy right from the start.

Many students find that time flies when practicing, making it a fun and rewarding experience. And the skills you build will stay with you for life, bringing music into your world in a personal and joyful way.

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Lesson Structure

  • Proper hand position and finger technique
  • Note reading and rhythm fundamentals
  • Scales and chord patterns
  • Ear training and improvisation
  • Song-based instruction

Your Instructor

Hi, I’m Barrett. I started my first piano lessons when I was 14. My practice always took a backseat to my main instrument, guitar. However, I started to feel tired of playing guitar in my 40's. So, I dedicated myself to regular piano study. I focused quite a bit on standard piano repertoire for a few years. Soon after, I found that I really loved playing blues and pop songs. There's something special about being able to play songs everyone knows and can sing on piano.

Learn more about me

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Student Spotlight

She's loves playing piano and is doing great!

Student Testimonials

We feel incredibly fortunate to have found such an exceptional piano teacher for our son. Mr. Barrett Simms is not only a gifted musician but also a truly compassionate and supportive mentor. His approach is thoughtful and encouraging, striking the perfect balance between discipline and inspiration.

During our son's recent recital, Mr. Barrett went above and beyond to make the experience a positive and memorable one. From the weeks of careful preparation to the moments just before stepping on stage, his calm reassurance and steady guidance made all the difference. Our son felt confident, prepared, and most importantly, proud of his performance.

Thank you Mr. Barrett! My son admires you!

Sudha Duvvuri

Mr. Barrett is an amazing teacher who has a lot of compassion and patience while teaching young kids.

My son Reyansh loves him a lot and is always excited to go to the piano class.

Sai Deepika

Piano Resources

Tips for your first piano lesson with Moxie Music.
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Watch Barrett play this melodic tune on piano

Piano Essentials

Please contact me before purchasing piano books! I use the Piano Pronto series. I have them on-hand.

Here are my recommendations for beginners. You will still need a stand, bench, and sustain pedal. If you would like to shop yourself, please look for an 88-key piano with weighted keys.

Beginner Piano Recommendations

Intermediate Piano Recommendations

Advanced Piano Recommendations

Piano Accessories

  • Liquid Stands Z-Style Stand (Amazon)
  • Donner Adjustable Piano Bench (Amazon)
  • Donner Sustain Pedal (Amazon)
How to get started

Book your FREE music discovery session

Our 15-minute music consult is a relaxed, no-pressure opportunity to explore music lessons for you (or your child). Meetings are held in our music studio so you can get a feel for the space, ensuring it’s a comfortable, welcoming environment where you (and your child) feel safe and supported.

During this session, we’ll chat about your goals for the lessons so that we can find the best starting point. We’ll also discuss musical interests—favorite genres, songs, or artists—and how we can make lessons engaging and fun by incorporating those. By the end of the session, you’ll have a clear understanding of what to expect.

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