Piano Opens the Door to the Universal Language of Music.

Sing it. Read it. Create it.

A complete piano pathway that builds playing, reading, rhythm, theory, creativity, ensemble skills, and performance.

  • Beginner–Advanced
  • 55 Minutes
  • 20 Week Semester
NEW CLASSES · STARTING NOVEMBER
Start Your Child's Piano Journey This Fall Ages 4–5 & 6–9 · 55-minute classes · 10-week program Columbia & Ellicott City · Classes begin November 3–9
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Young students learning music together at Olenka School of Music
Piano student participating in a music class at Olenka School of Music
One progressive learning path Music Foundations® → Advanced Musicianship → TCL Preparation
$35 Trial Class New November Classes

Piano with Music Foundations · Level 1

Try the Program That Teaches More Than Piano

OSM’s proprietary group-piano program uses the keyboard to build complete musicianship—playing, reading, rhythm, theory, creativity, ensemble skills, and performance.

Play + Read
Rhythm + Theory
Create + Perform

55-minute beginner trial: ages 4–5 and 6–9

New 10-week beginner classes start November 3–9 Ages 4–5 · Ellicott City:
Tuesday 4:00 PM (Nov 3) or Saturday 9:00 AM (Nov 7) Ages 6–9 · Columbia:
Thursday 5:00 PM (Nov 5) or Monday 6:15 PM (Nov 9) Trial dates and placement are confirmed by OSM after purchase.
Piano with Music Foundations (Trial)
from $35.00

Dear Families with Children 4.5 to 6 yrs., 6.5-10 yrs., 11-14 yrs.

Our unique, exciting Piano Music Foundations Classes start the week of 8/24-8/30!

We would love for all of you do a Trial Class with your Child, to experience the magic of learning the Language of Music, together.Our shortened, 

15-week semester of classes starts the week of September 29-October 5’26

We’d like to invite you to experience our trial classes offered next week:

                                   

$35 Trial, 55-minute, CLASS is offered for children 4.5 to 6 yrs. along with an adult        

1. Tuesday, 9/29 at 5:05 pm at Ellicott City location      

2. Friday, 10/2, at 6:15 pm at Columbia location

 

$35 Trial, 55-minute, CLASS is offered for children 6-10 yrs. along with an adult    

1. Monday, 9/28 at 6:15 pm at Columbia location      

2. Thursday, 10/1, at 6:25 pm at Columbia

3. Saturday, 10/3, at 2:30 pm at Ellicott City

Music is our Universal Language: speak, read and write!

Group piano classes with unique systematic curriculum, taking students from the beginners to advanced levels, through a progressive pathway. Learn to play piano with DoReMi phonics solfege singing and Dalcrose Eurythmics creative movement exercises. Pattern based music theory games, engage everyone with a multi-step process of “speaking” and creating, reading and writing music.

Interactive learning together in classroom allows an adult educational partner to model child’s best experience and progress.

Piano ShowTime monthly performances with rewards system builds student’s excitement and confidence.

Homework pages are designed for a visual reference to strengthen skills developed in classroom.

Class materials include: songbook, workbook and online music access.

Choose Your Program

One connected path from first notes to advanced musicianship

Compare program levels, schedules, and tuition. Select Learn More to explore the curriculum, class experience, and learning goals.

NEW CLASSES November 2026 · Beginner Group Piano

Piano with Music Foundations®

New 10-Week Beginner Classes

Ages 4–5 · Ellicott City Ages 6–9 · Columbia 55 min 10 weeks

An engaging introduction to piano through playing, singing, rhythm, music reading, movement, and creative activities. Choose an age-appropriate class at our Ellicott City or Columbia location.

Ages 4–5 · Ellicott City Tuesday, 4:00 PM · Starts November 3 Saturday, 9:00 AM · Starts November 7
Ages 6–9 · Columbia Monday, 6:15 PM · Starts November 9 Thursday, 5:00 PM · Starts November 5
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Olenka School of Music’s SIGNATURE PROGRAM with Progressive Piano Pathway

PIANO with Music Foundations®

Beginner-to-Intermediate Group Class

Beginner · Ages 4.5–6, 6.5–10, 11–14 Intermediate · Ages 5–16 55 min 20-week semester

Group piano classes with a unique systematic curriculum, taking students from beginner to advanced levels through a Progressive Piano Pathway, with DoReMi phonics solfege, Dalcroze Eurhythmics, theory games, and interactive learning.

DoReMi phonics solfege Dalcroze Eurhythmics Piano ShowTime Class materials included
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Music is our Universal Language: speak, read & write!

Group piano classes with a unique systematic curriculum, taking students from beginners to advanced levels through a progressive pathway.

Learn to play piano with DoReMi phonics solfege singing and Dalcroze Eurhythmics creative movement exercises.

Learn through music, movement & interaction

Pattern-based music theory games engage everyone with a multi-step process of “speaking” & creating, reading, and writing music.

Interactive learning together in the classroom allows an adult educational partner to model the child’s best experience and progress.

Performance, homework & materials

Piano ShowTime monthly performances with a rewards system build students’ excitement and confidence.

Homework pages are designed as a visual reference to strengthen skills developed in the classroom.

Class materials include: songbook, workbook, and online music access.

Olenka School of Music’s SIGNATURE PROGRAM with Trinity College London Pathway

KEYBOARD Advanced Musician

Advanced Group Class

Advanced · Ages 9+ 55 min 20-week semester

Advanced keyboard, music theory, composition, and ensemble study for experienced students ready to deepen their musicianship through a structured progressive pathway connected with Trinity College London.

Theory Grades 1–8 Composition Keyboard ensemble Optional TCL exams
Trinity College London pathway

Progressive music-theory study aligned with TCL Grades 1–8, with optional preparation for official examinations.

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Advanced musicianship

This program is designed for students who have completed Music Foundations® or have equivalent piano and music-theory experience. Students expand their repertoire while developing greater musical independence, technical control, and creative confidence.

Keyboard study is connected with composition, harmony, improvisation, ensemble work, and progressive theory assignments.

What students develop

  • Advanced keyboard technique and expanded repertoire
  • Music theory aligned with Trinity College London standards
  • Composition, chords, harmony, and improvisation
  • Keyboard ensemble and multi-style musicianship
  • Independent practice and performance skills
  • Preparation for optional TCL Music Theory examinations

International learning pathway

About Trinity College London

Trinity College London provides a structured progression through Theory of Music Grades 1–8. The curriculum gives students clear milestones and supports long-term musical development.

  • Internationally recognized music qualifications
  • Clear progression through Theory Grades 1–8
  • Optional preparation for official examinations
  • Exam participation is based on student readiness

Official examination registration and fees are not included in semester tuition.

 

Winter–Spring 2027 · 20-week semester

Piano & keyboard class schedule

Beginner, intermediate, and advanced groups Choose a program or location. The schedule updates automatically.

20-week Piano with Music Foundations and Advanced Keyboard classes. New 10-week beginner pilot classes are also forming.

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NEW CLASS FORMING · 10-week pilot Beginner · Level 1 Intermediate · Continuing levels Advanced · Levels 7–14
Location Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
OSM Columbia 9520 Berger Road, Suite 104 Google Maps
5:15 PMPiano with Music Foundations BeginnerLevel 1 · Ages 4.5–6 · Jen
6:15 PMPiano with Music Foundations BeginnerLevel 1 · Ages 6.5–10 · Jen
6:15 PMNEW CLASS FORMINGPiano with Music Foundations BeginnerAges 6–9 · Starts Nov 9 · 10 weeks
4:30 PMPiano with Music Foundations BeginnerLevel 1 · Ages 6.5–10 · Tanya
5:30 PMPiano with Music Foundations BeginnerLevel 1 · Ages 4.5–6 · Tanya
4:30 PMPiano with Music Foundations BeginnerLevel 1 · Ages 4.5–6 · Tanya
5:00 PMNEW CLASS FORMINGPiano with Music Foundations BeginnerAges 6–9 · Starts Nov 5 · 10 weeks
5:30 PMPiano with Music Foundations BeginnerLevel 1 · Ages 6.5–10 · Tanya
5:15 PMPiano with Music Foundations IntermediateLevel 1AA · Ages 5–16 · Jen
6:15 PMPiano with Music Foundations IntermediateLevel 1BB · Ages 5–16 · Jen
4:30 PMPiano with Music Foundations IntermediateLevel 1BB · Ages 5–16 · Tanya
5:30 PMPiano with Music Foundations IntermediateLevel 1AA · Ages 5–16 · Tanya
4:30 PMPiano with Music Foundations IntermediateLevel 1AA · Ages 5–16 · Tanya
5:30 PMPiano with Music Foundations IntermediateLevel 1BB · Ages 5–16 · Tanya
6:30 PMPiano with Music Foundations IntermediateLevel 3B · Ages 5–16 · Tanya
6:30 PMAdvanced Keyboard Musicianship with TCLLevel 7B · Ages 9+ · Tanya
7:30 PMAdvanced Keyboard Musicianship with TCLLevel 14B · Ages 9+ · Tanya
7:30 PMAdvanced Keyboard Musicianship with TCLLevel 13B · Ages 9+ · Tanya
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4:00 PMPiano with Music Foundations BeginnerLevel 1 · Ages 4.5–6 · Jen
4:00 PMNEW CLASS FORMINGPiano with Music Foundations BeginnerAges 4–5 · Starts Nov 3 · 10 weeks
4:55 PMPiano with Music Foundations BeginnerLevel 1 · Ages 6.5–10 · Jen
4:55 PMPiano with Music Foundations BeginnerLevel 1 · Ages 4.5–6 · Olenka
5:50 PMPiano with Music Foundations BeginnerLevel 1 · Ages 6.5–10 · Olenka
6:45 PMPiano with Music Foundations BeginnerLevel 1 · Ages 11–14 · Olenka
9:00 AMNEW CLASS FORMINGPiano with Music Foundations BeginnerAges 4–5 · Starts Nov 7 · 10 weeks
11:00 AMPiano with Music Foundations BeginnerLevel 1 · Ages 4.5–6 · Lyuba
12:00 PMPiano with Music Foundations BeginnerLevel 1 · Ages 6.5–10 · Lyuba
4:55 PMPiano with Music Foundations IntermediateLevel 1BB · Ages 5–16 · Jen
5:50 PMPiano with Music Foundations IntermediateLevel 2B · Ages 5–16 · Jen
6:15 PMPiano with Music Foundations IntermediateLevel 4B · Ages 5–16 · Lyuba
4:55 PMPiano with Music Foundations IntermediateLevel 3B · Ages 5–16 · Lyuba
5:50 PMPiano with Music Foundations IntermediateLevel 4B · Ages 5–16 · Lyuba
9:00 AMPiano with Music Foundations IntermediateLevel 3B · Ages 5–16 · Lyuba
10:00 AMPiano with Music Foundations IntermediateLevel 2B · Ages 5–16 · Lyuba
11:00 AMPiano with Music Foundations IntermediateLevel 1AA · Ages 5–16 · Lyuba
12:00 PMPiano with Music Foundations IntermediateLevel 2A · Ages 5–16 · Lyuba
5:15 PMAdvanced Keyboard Musicianship with TCLLevel 7B · Ages 9+ · Lyuba
6:45 PMAdvanced Keyboard Musicianship with TCLLevel 10B · Ages 9+ · Lyuba
8:00 PMAdvanced Keyboard Musicianship with TCLLevel 11B · Ages 9+ · Lyuba

Schedule, instructors, levels, and availability are subject to change. Placement and registration are confirmed by Olenka School of Music.

Need help choosing a level? Email OSM for placement guidance.

Keyboard Advanced Musician
$950.00 $980.00

Fall ’26:   20-week class starting the week of 8/24/26

Fall Tuition with built-in savings: $925              

OR 5 monthly payments of $191 (Separate invoice will be sent each payment period)

Piano with Music Foundations
$870.00 $900.00

Fall ’26:   20-week class starting the week of 8/24/26

Fall Tuition with built-in savings: $845, sibling $840               

OR 5 monthly payments of $175 (Separate invoice will be sent each payment period)

Piano with Music Foundations

Choose your preferred tuition option.

$25 new-student registration fee is added to the selected tuition option.

Selected Pay in Full $845 tuition + $25 registration fee
$870 total due

Fall 2026 Enrollment

Choose Your Piano Program & Enroll

Select your program below to review tuition and complete registration. Choose between Piano with Music Foundations and Keyboard Advanced Musician, then select the payment option that works best for your family.

Keyboard Advanced Musician

Choose your preferred tuition option.

$25 new-student registration fee is added to the selected tuition option.

Selected Pay in Full $925 tuition + $25 registration fee
$950 total due

What happens next

A simple path to the right piano program

1

Choose your program

Select Piano Music Foundations or Keyboard Advanced Musician based on your child’s age, experience, and current level.

2

Complete registration

Enter your student information, select your payment option, and complete registration.

3

Receive placement confirmation

OSM will confirm the appropriate level, class day, time, location, and any additional program details.

Piano program questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Piano Music Foundations?

Piano Music Foundations is OSM’s proprietary group-piano program. Students develop piano skills together with music reading, rhythm, theory, composition, ensemble playing, creativity, and performance.

How is Piano Music Foundations different from a traditional piano class?

The program teaches more than keyboard technique. Piano is used as a foundation for understanding how music works, so students develop broader musicianship while learning to play.

Who can start Piano Music Foundations?

Beginner Level 1 groups are available for younger and school-age students, with placement based on age and readiness. Students with previous experience may be placed into an appropriate intermediate level.

Can my child try Piano Music Foundations before enrolling?

Yes. A limited Level 1 Trial is available for ages 4.5–6 and ages 7–10 before the Fall program begins. Trial space is limited, and OSM will contact families after registration to schedule an available Trial date.

What is Keyboard Advanced Musician?

Keyboard Advanced Musician is OSM’s advanced pathway for students ready for higher-level keyboard study, music theory, composition, ensemble work, performance, and continued musicianship development.

How do I know whether my child belongs in Music Foundations or Advanced?

Music Foundations covers beginner through intermediate development. Keyboard Advanced Musician is intended for students who are ready for more advanced repertoire and musicianship. OSM will confirm placement after registration.

Does the Advanced program include Trinity College London preparation?

Eligible advanced students may follow the Trinity College London pathway as part of their continued study. Exam participation is optional and examination fees are separate from program tuition.

How long are the piano programs?

Fall Piano Music Foundations and Keyboard Advanced Musician are structured as 20-week programs with 55-minute weekly group classes.

Are payment plans available?

Yes. Families may choose to pay tuition in full or use the available five-payment option. Payment-plan registration is arranged separately with OSM.

Can siblings enroll?

Yes. Multiple children may participate in OSM piano programs. Each student is placed according to age, experience, and appropriate program level.

Can Piano Music Foundations be combined with private lessons?

Yes. OSM’s Perfect Combo option combines Piano Music Foundations with weekly private lessons in the student’s instrument of choice or voice for additional individualized instruction.

How is class placement confirmed?

After registration, OSM reviews the student’s age, experience, and selected program and confirms the appropriate level, class schedule, and location.