Did you know that piano lessons make your child smarter? Their brains are capable of learning so much at a young age... and it's because children are naturally curious and intuitively love art.
Because of this, I teach piano lessons that are built on a child's native language, imagination.
Lessons with me include discovery, exploration, and adventure... in a friendly and encouraging environment. You see, kids learn best when they're comfortable and can be themselves!
Also, from my years of teaching I've learned that kids love things that are easy!
Because of this, I run a unique music program based on this fact and I make learning the piano feel easy for kids... while having fun!
And because piano feels easy, my students are able to play familiar songs within a month of starting... even songs you'd recognize!
They grow week by week... and are 100% ready for our recitals.
Piano Lessons for Kids & Teens
Kirk Habana was born and raised locally in Westchester, NY. For his studies he left NY and recently graduated with an Artist Diploma from the Schwob School of Music in GA. As a Graduate Instructor at Schwob, Kirk lectured and taught lessons. He also performed in the top ensembles: Wind Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra, and Philharmonic.
Kirk also graduated with his Masters degree in Saxophone Performance from Schwob. Before that, Kirk attended Bob Jones University in SC where he studied Piano Pedagogy.This training in both instruments provides Kirk a unique teaching style... it combines the piano's pedagogical history with the saxophone's stylistic versatility. He owes this to his teachers: Joseph Girard, Wendy Warner, and Tatianna Muzanova.
As an educator, Kirk has presented along the East Coast. These include masterclasses, clinics, lessons, sectionals, and coachings at schools, colleges, and universities. He also currently serves as adjunct professor of saxophone at LaGrange College.
Kirk's studios have won awards and have succeeded at auditions, even at the college level. He has had private studios in NY and SC, and has worked at several studios in GA.
Kirk has now returned to NY and maintains a private studio in the area, but also teaches virtually to students out of state. In his free time he likes to learn new things, currently it's marketing.
Testimonials
"My daughter was very excited and started practicing when she got home. I'm so happy to see her happy."- Parent
"You have a way of teaching my children that I haven't seen before in other teachers - thank you for your expertise!"- Parent
"I didn't like piano lessons before having them with you. You make them fun!"- Student
"My favorite part about lessons is connecting everything together, it makes sense."- Student
Did you know that piano lessons make your child smarter? Their brains are capable of learning so much at a young age... and it's because children are naturally curious and intuitively love art.
Because of this, I teach piano lessons that are built on a child's native language, imagination.
Lessons with me include discovery, exploration, and adventure... in a friendly and encouraging environment. You see, kids learn best when they're comfortable and can be themselves!
Also, from my years of teaching I've learned that kids love things that are easy!
Because of this, I run a unique music program based on this fact and I make learning the piano feel easy for kids... while having fun!
And because piano feels easy, my students are able to play familiar songs within a month of starting... even songs you'd recognize!
They grow week by week... and are 100% ready for our recitals.