On top of our *ABRSM core Piano Lessons, we strive to teach piano with a comprehensive plan with well structured and fun classes to enrich the learning experience - our mission statement.

Private Lessons, please call to set up appointments || 425.753.7796 || Balance development focus on 7 areas from PREP Grade to ABRSM Diplomas (PT, Grade 1 - 8, ARSM, DipAbrsm and LRSM) : Technics, Repertoire, Theory, Aural, Sight Reading, Collaboration, Music Technology Enquire here

Theory Classes - Music Grammar Get international certified for your Music Theory. Junior and advance levels up to Diploma levels, AP music courses, ABRSM syllabus, theory lessons helps in writing music as well as interpreting music. *Theory classes exclusively for Oliveland students. We accept outside theory students of other instruments. For information please contact us.

GRADE 1 Freshman/ Sophomore Theory Class for young students (solid introduction) - for ABRSM International Theory Exam (for Beginners of music grammar: Recommended age 7 or above) Highly effective in improving sight reading for students as well.
*JT1A Saturday or Sunday afternoon (10 hours, 8 times) in-person classes

GRADE 2 Sophomore Theory Class - for ABRSM International Theory Exam
*JT2A Saturday or Sunday afternoon (10 hours, 8 times) in-person classes/ online classes
*JT2B

GRADE 3 Intermediate Theory Class - for ABRSM International Theory Exam
*IT3A Saturday or Sunday a.m. / p.m. (12 hours, 8 times) in-person classes/ online classes
*IT3B

GRADE 4 Senior Theory Class- for ABRSM International Theory Exam ( For preparation of ABRSM Grade 4 theory exam
- Students should pass Grade 3 already)
*ST4A Saturday or Sunday late afternoon (12 hours, 8 times) online Classes

GRADE 5 Senior Theory Class - for ABRSM International Theory Exam
(Senior grades level in piano playing is required. Knowledge with Sibelius preferred. Theory knowledge of Grade 4 as perequisite. Intense class.)
*ST5A Saturday or Sunday early afternoon (12.5 hours, 5 times) in-person classes / online classes
*ST5B

GRADE 6 Advance ABRSM Theory - for ABRSM Grade 6 Theory test (for preparation from ARSM to LRSM diplomas/ grade 7, 8 or above in piano) Preferably passed Grade 5 Theory with Distinction. Total 21 hours.
*AT6A *Sunday 10:45 to 12:15 noon/ new online classes / in-person mix format

GRADE 7 Advance ABRSM Theory - for ABRSM Grade 7 Theory test (for preparation from ARSM to LRSM diplomas/ grade 8 or above)
1 1/2 hours each session *basic knowledge of Sibelius is required for students in this class. Students have to pass Grade 6 Theory to attend this class.
*AT7A *email the studio. Class will start after Grade 6.

GRADE 8 Advance ABRSM Theory - for ABRSM Grade 8 Theory test (for preparation from ARSM to LRSM Diplomas/ grade 8 or above)
1 1/2 hours each session *basic knowledge of Sibelius is required for students in this class. Students have to pass Grade 7 Theory to attend this class.
*AT8A *email the studio the studio. Class starting anytime throughout the year.

*Please email the studio if you'd like to suggest some theory class time, as always we'd try our best to group you together with others of the same levels' if our suggested time don't fit. *Class tuition rate does not include theory exercise books, exam entry fee, text book, past exam papers.

iPractice HUB *Saturday 4:30 pm (delay until further notice because of covid sitatuion)
- bring your music and come, we will answer your practicing problems, practice with you, correct your scales and give you practice tricks. Suitable especially for Junior to Intermediate students whose needs extra guidance on pieces and scales especially before exam time. Weekly pop in event. Please text 425.753.7796 for reservation by every Thursday 9 pm.
Rate: $10 per time (exclusively for Oliveland students)

Junior and Advance Auralia

Auralia (SINGING, Aural Skills, Music interpretation and Sight Singing games) *for Exam: ABRSM Aural Part IV
PROJECTING THE VOICE, INTONATION, MUSIC EXPRESSIVENESS (Aural skills, music interpretation, score reading and confidence building)
SS01 Summer ONE WEEK or/ 6-8 weeks before Face-To-Face exam : ABRSM Grade 4 and 5 - in-person/ online (private/ class)
SS02 Summer ONE WEEK or/ 6-8 weeks before Face-To-Face exam : ABRSM Grade 6 to 8 (Music History analysis and all ABRSM materials included) - in-person/ online (private/ class)

Sight Reading summer camp (Exam part III) SR01 Explore the sight reading tricks, key mapping, rhythmic explorations, chord structure and lots of extra fun. (please inquire)

Regular Saturday Musicales* Step by step aural training materials is provided with fun notes. The class is progressed in topics (focusing on each topic for 2 - 3 weeks in rotation, from introductory to advance)

1 Mapping the notes in multiple layers in singing
2 Realizing difference cadences and their sound and feel.
3 Sight singing and its technique.
4 Modulations
5 Listening and describing music with understanding of 7 factors
6 Mapping different layers of rhythms in Sight Reading

*SM01, SM02, SM03 - OliveLand Saturday Musicales* ABRSM Aural Training Classes are held regularly throughout the year, please check our Saturday Musicales Page for schedule and levels $20 per class for outside student

First Step in piano - comprehensive introduction to piano with KODALY method - Explore note values, rhythmic patterns, keyboard geography and music reading - keyboard gym format with percussion ensemble games. Complete foundation and one of the best kind of keyboard preparation class before formal piano lessons and easing into International ABRSM syllabus exam developed by the studio. For kids just starting piano or are preparing to start piano (4-5/ 5-6 years of age).

Meeting time: Current class Saturday morning 11 - 11:45 a.m.

KOD1 Session I - 12 lessons (45 mins each) $32 per class

KOD2 Session II - 12 lessons (continuation of Session I) $32 per class

KOS1 Special 6 lessons' SUMMER beginning Introduction to Kodaly Gym Session.

Class starting anytime thoughout the year.
**please text/ email the studio if you'd like to join our beginning group piano class or to form your own group of beginner class

We are using Kodaly method to start piano as it's one of the most adapted system esp. in Europe and Asia. A breakdown of Kodaly elements:

Unaccompanied Singing
Rhythm Work
Relative Sol-fa and Hand-sign Work
Stick-Notation（Musical Shorthand Notation）
Memory Development
Part Work
Improvisation
Singing Games
Percussion
Musical Dictation
Musical Activities

*Adult Piano - (Piano Players Ensemble)

No prior musical experience necessary.  Start playing music from the first lesson. For self enrichment. Eye - brain coordination. Learn to read music and help your kids practicing at home at ease.

Basics of keyboard
Learn how chords and escales are formed
Basic rhythmic signs
Essential important concepts and terms in music theory
Jam of favorite pieces with the class

At the end of the 10 lessons, you can play ten tunes of your choice/ from the book. (sample below)

• Sun-up
• Lavender
• Love Song
• Saturday Night
• Boogie
• Feelin’ Groovy
• Barcarolle
• Ode to Joy
• Marianne
• Hand Over Hand
• Rumba
• Shall We Gather at the River

Saturday late afternoon / or Sunday early afternoon
10 times / avg $42.00 per hour *Class 2 to 4 students. Starting anytime thoughout the year.

Composing thru Music Technology : Garage Band, Sibelius and LogicPro

Music Technology and Composing - GarageBand/ Sibelius

(GarageBand / Logic Pro - beginning music composition, sound design and structure of music. Sibelius and other fun apps - music notation usage, multi dimension scorings)

Garage Band - In depth learning of how great songs are made. Learning song formats and styles while exploring this excellent Pattern-based softwares in a step by step format and enjoy the fun in writing your own music. Students will have the chance to upload their music to the internet and share their final projects. Great for students of music, up to senior levels, preparing for multi media projects at school / in the real world by using their composing music knowledge. Fees include addition computer lab time, free iPads, midi keyboards and synthesizers use. 5 students max per class.

Sibelius - for writing, playing, printing and publishing music notation. We are using the same versions as Universities and Colleges use. Class will be formed for training in this award winning music notational software. This 5 basic training sessions will get you fully prepared with basic elements to start with whatever projects in the future.

Topics includes:

• Setting up the score (instruments, style, time signature, tempo, key signature)
• Using Keypad to input notes and rests
• Adding accidental, staccato, slur, accent etc
• Transposing the bars up and down
• Change durations of notes for publishing
• Input midi to Sibelius
• Add lyrics to existing project
• To learn how to make the score look “pretty”, completely fix a 'messy' score.
• To add dynamics for your project

Students will get the chance to construct a simple score, input midi and make a short score including transposition to correct a messy score of midi input into a published ready score.

Logic Pro - software on laptop or iPad.

"An incredible aspect of what it means to be a musician in the 21st century.' Pat Metheny (Grammy award winning composer and guitarist)
' A superb notation and composing tool.' Steve Reich (America's greatest living composer, Village Voice)

Music Composing and Tech on a day * SUMMER only* GarageBand, Sibilius and Logic Basics in a day (making Music Knowledge working for you, formalizing ideas in composition., for school projects, write music, help with music Theory and all kinds of presentations)

Classes video

AM 10 - 12 Sibelius (know and use all 4 dozens functions of this powerful music notation program)
PM 1 - 4 Music Composition and form of music thru GarageBand and Logic Pro
(create and produce your music, learn layering and arranging tricks)
Students will learn to produce sheet music, bring home and publish two compositions.) 5 hours

Music Tech level 1
MT501*Class starting anytime thoughout the year. Minimum 3 students.

Music Tech level 2 (Music Tech II - ensemble, jingles, ringtones, simple game music)
MT502 *Class starting anytime thoughout the year. Minimum 3 students.

Music Tech level 3 (Music Tech III - Logic Pro: professional layerings, sound design, cool projects with multi media usages)
MT503 *Class starting anytime thoughout the year. Minimum 3 students.

*The computer lab and all iPads is free for use for all students who joined our classes and OliveLand students. Come in and enjoy the creative experience!

Inspire The Next Generation Events - Speical workshops and events from visiting pianists, composers and international International Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music examiners

Inspire the Next Generation & Past Events organized by OliveLand Studio