A five-day beginner program

Inspiring Young Minds Through Music

A five-day beginner piano program for children ages 5–8. Taught by a Duke Ellington School of the Arts student, in our home, with a parent always present.

Greenbelt College Park Bowie Hyattsville
Reserve a starter — $80 → See the program
A piano has 88 keys. We start with one — and the fun lives in everything that follows.
Meet your teacher

Trained at Duke Ellington. Here for your child.

Nine-plus years at the keyboard, with real performance credentials — and a genuine passion for working with kids.

Nyle Karamat
Founder & Teacher
Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Class of 2028. Pianist, guitarist, harmonium and clarinet player. First place in three categories at the WorldStrides Heritage National Performance Festival, sophomore year. Has performed classical piano at prestigious venues including the Arnold & Porter Law Firm. Experienced working with children — 70+ hours supporting youth at a drama summer camp, helping kids rehearse, perform, and build confidence on stage. Speaks English, French, and Urdu.
The 5-Day Program

Five days that make piano feel like play.

Designed for young children, ages 5 to 8. Each session is 30 minutes, in our home, with a parent always present.

1

Meet Your Piano

Sit at the piano for the first time — posture, hand position, sounds high and low. A demo from your teacher. Talk about your favorite songs. Open a visual progress journal.

2

The Black Key Code

The black keys come in groups of two and three — the keyboard's secret code. Find every C on the piano. Number your fingers and learn the first finger games.

3

Your First Song

Five fingers, five notes, one whole song. Learn Hot Cross Buns or Mary Had a Little Lamb. Same notes — how do you make them sound happy? Now try sad.

4

Walking & Running Notes

Some notes walk slowly. Some run fast. Clap them, stomp them, then play them on the piano. Build a rhythm pattern, then play a duet with the teacher.

5

Be a Composer

Use everything from the week to make up your very own song. Give it a name. Perform it for your grown-up — we'll record a video to keep. A small graduation moment, and a conversation about what comes next.

↪ The day most parents reach for their phone.
Why start with piano?

The instrument that builds the brain.

Piano isn't just music — early study links to real gains in the skills children need most.

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Language & Reading

Learning piano strengthens the same neural pathways used for language and reading — giving young children a natural head start in school.

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Math & Spatial Reasoning

Counting rhythms, recognizing patterns, and reading music all exercise the same thinking skills behind math and problem solving. It's a workout disguised as fun.

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Focus & Fine Motor Skills

Both hands, doing different things, at the same time — piano builds concentration and coordination in a way almost nothing else does at this age.

The bottom line Piano is one of the few activities that engages language, math, memory, and motor skills all at once — and starting young is when it matters most. The benefits last well beyond the lessons.
Pricing

Honest, clear, and affordable.

The 5-day starter is the recommended path — it covers the full first foundation.

Recommended
The 5-Day Starter

Five sessions. One real start.

$80/ 5 sessions
$16 per 30-minute sessionSave 20%
  • Five 30-minute sessions over 1–2 weeks
  • Posture, keyboard, first songs, rhythm, original composition
  • Visual progress journal across the program
  • Recorded mini-performance for the family on day five
  • Held in our home — parent present throughout
Reserve a starter →
À la carte

Single 30-minute lesson

$20/ session
For families who want to try one lesson first, or continuing students.
  • One-time or recurring
  • Same in-home format, parent present
  • Flexible scheduling — usually within the week
  • Available to students of any level
Book a single lesson
After the starter: Students who want to keep going meet once or twice a week at $20 per session. We introduce sheet music gradually — by ear first, then reading once a real foundation is in place.
Questions, answered

What parents most often ask.

Where do the lessons happen? +
Lessons are taught at our home, where we have a piano. A parent or guardian must be present throughout every session.
Does my child need any prior experience? +
None at all. The program is built specifically for first-timers. If your child has dabbled before, we'll meet them where they are.
What does my child need to bring? +
A notebook for the progress journal, and some curiosity. We provide everything else — including the piano.
How do we pay? +
After you submit the form, we'll confirm scheduling and send Venmo or Zelle details. Full package payment upfront, or session-by-session if you prefer.
What if my child wants to continue beyond the 5 days? +
Most do. Continuing students meet once or twice a week at $20 per session. Pacing is tailored to your child — sheet music introduced gradually once the ear foundation is in place.
What if we need to cancel? +
24 hours' notice = full reschedule, no penalty. Less than 24 hours, the session counts — but we'll do our best to fit in a makeup.
What's the right age? +
Ages 5 to 8. For 5- and 6-year-olds, we'll have a short chat first to make sure they can sit for 25 minutes, follow simple directions, and tell left from right. Older kids (9+) are welcome — just reach out.
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FIRST STEPS PIANO Inspiring Young Minds through music. A 5-day beginner program for children ages 5–8 In-home lessons · Parent always present Taught by a Duke Ellington School of the Arts student WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL DO ♪ Learn their first real song ♪ Find their way around the keys ♪ Build rhythm & ear ♪ Compose an original piece 5 sessions · 30 minutes each · recorded final performance $80 5-SESSION STARTER ($16 / session) $20 SINGLE LESSON 30 minutes GREENBELT · COLLEGE PARK · BOWIE · HYATTSVILLE info.firststepspiano@gmail.com

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