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Piano Lessons in Mason, Ohio

Study with doctoral-trained pianists — including a Carnegie Hall performer and an MTNA national award winner. From first notes to conservatory auditions.

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Piano Taught the Way Conservatories Teach It

Most piano studios teach songs. We build musicians. Every piano student at Musical Moments — from a five-year-old beginner in Mason to an adult returning after decades away — learns technique, reading, ear training, theory, and artistry as one connected whole.

That approach comes directly from our directors' training. Dr. Jaesung Kim earned his doctorate in piano performance at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and has taught since 2001. Dr. Karen Kim holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from The Ohio State University and received the 2020 MTNA Mary Sue Harris Teacher Fellowship — the highest recognition a developing piano teacher can receive from the Music Teachers National Association.

  • Beginners (age 5+): A joyful, structured foundation — reading, rhythm, healthy technique, and pieces students love to play.
  • Intermediate students: Repertoire development, theory, and first competitions, festivals, or ABRSM/RCM exams.
  • Advanced & pre-college: Competition circuits, conservatory audition preparation, and advanced exam grades.
  • Adult students: Patient, goal-oriented instruction — whether you're starting fresh or returning to the instrument.
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Grand piano in the teaching studio at Musical Moments in Mason, Ohio

Piano Faculty

Dr. Jaesung Kim, piano teacher in Mason, Ohio

Dr. Jaesung Kim

Director · Piano

DMA, University of Cincinnati CCM. Carnegie Hall performer as an American Protégé International Piano Competition winner. First prize, Kankakee Symphony Orchestra Competition. Teaching since 2001.

Dr. Karen Kim, piano teacher and Ohio ABRSM representative

Dr. Karen Kim

Director · Piano

DMA, The Ohio State University. 2020 MTNA Mary Sue Harris Teacher Fellowship. Ohio representative for ABRSM. Adjunct professor at Cedarville University and Wilmington College.

Kristi Zhou, piano teacher at Musical Moments Music Studio

Kristi Zhou

Piano

BA, Shanghai Conservatory of Music; MM, Boston University. Deep experience teaching piano, music theory, music history, and AP Music Theory to all ages and levels.

Working Toward an Exam or Competition?

Our piano students have earned First Honors with Distinction on ABRSM and RCM exams and regularly win local, state, and national competitions. Wondering which exam track is right for your student? See how ABRSM and RCM compare →

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Piano Lesson FAQs

What age can students start piano lessons?
We welcome students as young as 5 or 6 for piano. The right age depends on the child — during the free trial lesson we can quickly assess readiness and make a recommendation. Adult beginners are always welcome.
Do we need a piano at home?
A full-size weighted keyboard is acceptable to start, though we encourage families to invest in an acoustic piano as the student progresses. We're happy to make recommendations at any budget.
Do you teach advanced and pre-college pianists?
Yes. Both Dr. Jaesung Kim and Dr. Karen Kim have extensive experience preparing students for conservatory auditions, competition circuits, and professional-level performance. Several of our students have gone on to study at major music schools.
What does the annual program include?
42 private lessons, 2 group lessons per semester, studio recitals, and access to studio events and masterclasses throughout the year. There is no enrollment fee and the first lesson is always a free trial.
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