Our Approach

Lessons at Ostinato

Our individualized approach to piano lessons and the learning, performance, and assessment opportunities available throughout the year.

Piano teacher guiding a student during a lesson

How We Teach

Our Teaching Philosophy

At Ostinato Piano Studio, we provide a comprehensive musical education centered on the classical tradition. Students develop proper technique, beautiful tone, careful listening, and musicianship through teaching that is supportive, purposeful, and enjoyable.

Piano teacher guiding a student during a lesson

Each student follows a thoughtful and individualized path. Students expand their repertoire while strengthening rhythm, ear training, and sight-reading skills. They build theory knowledge, develop healthy practice habits, and learn to practice with purpose.

Our goal is for students to learn not only how to play the piano, but how to understand deeper musical meaning and develop artistic confidence.

Recitals & Special Events

Student Opportunities

Student Opportunities

Students and families gathered for a piano recital

Studio Recitals

Held twice a year, these studio gatherings give students a warm, supportive opportunity to share their progress with family, friends, and the studio community.

Student performing at a Halloween piano recital

Riverton Piano Masquerade

This Halloween-themed Riverton Piano Company event gives students a festive performance opportunity in a costumed, seasonal recital setting.

Students performing at PMTA Piano Ensemble

PMTA Piano Ensemble

One of PMTA’s oldest and most beloved traditions, this event offers piano students a unique ensemble performance opportunity through a variety of musical genres.

Grand piano prepared for a studio recording

Studio Recordings

Prepared students can document polished pieces in a focused setting, helping them listen closely, refine musical details, and share their work with care.

Students gathered for PMTA Music at the Mall

PMTA Music at the Mall

This public community performance opportunity gives students a positive experience while sharing polished music with local audiences.

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Annual Assessments

Piano student holding an Arizona Study Program award

Arizona Study Program

This twelve-year graded course of study is developed by the Arizona State Music Teachers Association to support the development of musical performance, technique, and theory through annual evaluation.

Royal Conservatory of Music

The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program is a comprehensive, sequenced program of music study and assessment that provides students with a clear, leveled path of musical development and recognition of achievement.

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Festivals & Competitions

Piano student holding a PMTA Fall Piano Festival award

PMTA Fall Piano Festival

Students have the opportunity to perform before a judge, receive a written critique, and be recognized with a medal or participation ribbon.

Arizona Piano Institute Summer Festival students and faculty

Arizona Piano Institute

API’s Summer Festival offers young pianists a week of masterclasses, workshops, lectures, and piano-focused study with distinguished artists and pedagogues.