April 17th, 2023
Attention all AP music theory students! I am hosting an AP exam test prep Tuesday April 25th on Zoom from 3pm-4:30pm. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. I have been tutoring piano and music theory for several years. For more information about me and/or this test prep session, check out the event on the FB page!
September 26th, 2022
Good evening students and families.
Just wanted to give you all a quick update on lessons for this week. As you know, hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall in the coming days. Because of this, all scheduled piano lessons and tutoring sessions (in-person and online) scheduled for the rest of this week will be canceled. We will resume in-person lessons and sessions next Monday. The resumption of online lessons/sessions is dependent on when power and internet is restored, if there is even an outage. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. Looking forward to seeing everyone back next week. Stay safe!
- Niko
Just wanted to give you all a quick update on lessons for this week. As you know, hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall in the coming days. Because of this, all scheduled piano lessons and tutoring sessions (in-person and online) scheduled for the rest of this week will be canceled. We will resume in-person lessons and sessions next Monday. The resumption of online lessons/sessions is dependent on when power and internet is restored, if there is even an outage. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. Looking forward to seeing everyone back next week. Stay safe!
- Niko
August 15th, 2022
We now offer music tutoring services at Niko's Piano Lessons! From AP Music Theory to music composition, Niko can help you with music topics you're struggling with. Tutoring sessions can be held either in-person or online. For more information, check out the "music tutoring" page of the website.
April 12, 2022
Great news!! You can now book piano lessons with Niko online! Now, you can schedule new lessons or update existing lessons all through one link. Scheduling lessons has never been easier! Just use this link below and you’ll be booking appointments with ease!
https://www.appointfix.com/book/Niko-Gonatos-Piano-Lessons
https://www.appointfix.com/book/Niko-Gonatos-Piano-Lessons
February 1st, 2022
For the month of February, we will be doing a special video series entitled "Celebrating Black History Month" - a tribute to Black American pianists and composers. We will be learning about three artists: Duke Ellington, Aretha Franklin, and Florence Beatrice Price. Every Monday, there will be a lecture about the selected artist of the week. Every Friday, a piece played by Niko composed by the artist of the week will be showcased. We can't wait to celebrate Black History Month with you!
November 29th, 2021
The holiday shopping season is in full swing right now! Need a gift idea? Give the gift of music and learning this holiday season with the new Piano Lesson Punch Card! For $100, you can purchase a punch card worth four 30-minute lessons for any age. Simply click on the product link: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Piano-Punch-Card-7486052, and place your order. Your printable punch card will then be available for you to immediately download and print. Simple as that!
August 11th, 2021
Our open house for the 2021-2022 school year will be Friday August 20th on Facebook Live. This event is open to new and existing students and families to learn about lessons with Niko and updated COVID policies for this year.
July 4th, 2021
Important reminder: There will be no lessons this week. Students, please make sure you continue to work on your assigned pieces, and complete any theory assignments in Google Classroom (if need be). Happy 4th!!!
February 18th, 2021
Good news: We now use Venmo for lesson payments! If you would like to start paying for lessons using this app, please let Niko know, and he will help you set it up.
February 1st, 2021
February is Black History Month! To celebrate, here are some famous Black American pianists who wrote music that we all know and love today - take some time to listen to their work:
- Ray Charles (jazz, blues)
- Nat King Cole (jazz)
- Duke Ellington (jazz)
- Aretha Franklin (R&B, soul)
- Scott Joplin (ragtime)
- Alicia Keys (pop, R&B)
- Stevie Wonder (R&B, soul)
- Ray Charles (jazz, blues)
- Nat King Cole (jazz)
- Duke Ellington (jazz)
- Aretha Franklin (R&B, soul)
- Scott Joplin (ragtime)
- Alicia Keys (pop, R&B)
- Stevie Wonder (R&B, soul)
January 4th, 2021
Today is day 4 of the new year! Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? Students, consider setting some goals for piano lessons this year. Here are some examples:
- Practice more often
- Expand your repertoire and discover new music genres
- Get involved in music-related organizations
- Showcase your talents to friends and family
Also, if you made a resolution to pick up a new hobby this year, consider piano lessons with Niko! For more information, check out the website.
- Practice more often
- Expand your repertoire and discover new music genres
- Get involved in music-related organizations
- Showcase your talents to friends and family
Also, if you made a resolution to pick up a new hobby this year, consider piano lessons with Niko! For more information, check out the website.
December 23rd, 2020
Wishing everyone a Happy Holidays and a safe, healthy New Year!
November 23rd, 2020
Have a Happy Thanksgiving! So thankful for all my students and families!!
October 7th, 2020
There will be a virtual open house on Friday October 16th via Facebook Live. This is a great opportunity for students and families to learn more about piano lessons and for prospective students to discover our curriculum. For more details, check out the Facebook page!
September 28th, 2020
There are still plenty of spots available for lessons! To book lessons (new students), fill out the form on the home page. For returning students, make sure you (or your parent) confirmed your time slot with Niko via email.
August 17th, 2020
Now that the new school year is approaching, please keep these things in mind when planning your/your child's schedule:
- RETURNING STUDENTS: You should have taken at least 4 summer lessons in order to save your time slot for the fall. If you haven't, there is a $100 nonrefundable deposit to save the time slot.
- NEW STUDENTS: If you are new to piano lessons this year, CONGRATS!!! Just remember to send Niko an email confirming your time slot for this year.
July 9th, 2020
We will be hosting a webinar on Facebook Live entitled "Personalized Learning Webinar", which is about our unique curriculum used by Niko. This will inform parents about the importance of personalization in piano lessons. If you are interested, please join us on Saturday July 11th at 2:00!
June 4th, 2020
Summer lessons are now in session! Keep in mind that students must take at least 4 summer lessons to save their time slot for the fall. For more information, please refer to the student syllabus. If you do not have a copy of the student syllabus, please contact Niko. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, students must wear a mask during the lesson, and social distancing will be in effect.
May 17th, 2020
We will be transitioning back to "in-person" piano lessons on June 1st. Please refer to the letter that was sent via Seesaw and Facebook for details.