Experiencing Piano for Adults
Experiencing Piano for Adults is the only program at Mizzou that provides group keyboard study for adults. Weekly classes are taught on campus by Mizzou graduate piano students, and the program is coordinated by a graduate piano student. Integrating a holistic study of the keyboard — sight-reading, harmony, theory basics, and repertoire — this semester-long non-credit course offers a social, engaging, and low-stress introduction on how to play the piano. Each class has a capacity of 12 students — maximizing the opportunity for group learning.
Spring '27 Offerings
- Experiencing Piano for Adults - for beginning students with no piano experience.
- 18+ years old
- Maximum of twelve students (minimum of four)
- Tuesdays at 5pm
- 10 classes - February 9th - April 27th (no classes on March 30, April 6)
- $300 (due on February 2 - payment can be made through the application portal after acceptance into course)
- Students will need an acoustic piano or a full-size digital keyboard with a pedal for daily practice
- Required Texts: TBD
An acoustic or digital piano with 88 weighted keys is required for practice at home
Students will be required to practice regularly throughout the week. Daily practice at home needs to be as important as completing homework for school.
Practice time will begin at around 15 minutes a day and will lengthen to around 30 minutes by the end of the semester.
Refund Policy
In the event that Experiencing Piano group classes need to transition to online classes/rehearsals, no refunds will be offered. The student will have the option to continue with online instruction or continue with the course once in-person instruction resumes.
Email is the best way to reach us!
Curtis Pavey
Assistant Professor, Piano Pedagogy and Performance
cpqg8@missouri.edu
Joanna Griffith
Community Music at Mizzou Coordinator
muasmusicoutreach@missouri.edu