Step into Piano at St. Matthias School

Step into Piano is a fun and imaginative introduction to the world of music, designed especially for young beginners. In this lively class, students build a strong foundation in piano fundamentals while preparing for private lessons down the road.

Through hands-on activities, they’ll explore the basics of music theory, note reading, and rhythm in a way that feels more like play than practice. Using our giant floor staff, students discover note names and rhythmic patterns through movement and games. Each class also includes guided keyboard time, where children practice finger placement, learn to play simple songs, and develop comfort and confidence at the piano.

Session Dates: Sept 9 - Nov 18

Class Day and Time

Kindergarten - Wednesdays 2:00 - 2:45

First Grade - Wednesdays 2:50 - 3:30 - Students in this class will be picked up from Aftercare. Students not in aftercare can return to the school and meet their teacher at the school office at 2:50 for class.

Class Location: St. Matthias School, 4910 N. Claremont Ave. 

Ages: K and 1st grades (separate classes)

Tuition: $220 (11 weeks)

A minimum of 4 students is needed to run each class. Classes will be limited to 4 children. Additional classes are available based on interest. 

Please Note: Make-up classes are not available for group sessions. 

Students are expected to follow teacher instructions and demonstrate respect toward classmates and staff at all times.

If any behavioral concerns arise, we will first communicate with parents to address the issue together. However, if the problem persists, we may, regrettably, ask the student to withdraw from the remainder of the session in order to maintain a positive and productive learning environment for all participants.

Piano, and Voice: Libby teaches beginner to upper intermediate piano as well as beginner to professional level voice. Libby’s early musical experiences originate in early childhood. 

In her adolescence she performed in numerous Opera Theatre of St Louis productions in child casting roles. At just age 10, she started private piano lessons at her instructor Ginny’s home and continued through age 18. In her high school years, she went on to take private Webster University voice lessons through Opera Theater of St Louis’s audition based Artists in Training program. In this program she received scholarships, master classes, and free college level voice instruction.

Libby went on to further her education at Columbia College Chicago with a BA in Music. There she took courses in composition, vocal technique, extensive theory courses, and continued private voice.  She has performed live countless times but finds her most meaningful experiences in music to be through teaching. 

Libby has a student first approach that harnesses a positive association with music education as the overall goal. Libby’s appreciation for her private voice and piano growing up led her to a career as a music teacher.