Piano Lessons in Murfreesboro For Kids and Adults
Our highly experienced and vetted teachers work with beginners and adults alike. If you want to play the piano at a high level, contact us.
Professional, 1-on-1 Piano Instruction in Your Home
You no longer need to drive into Nashville to find world-class music lessons. Harmony Home Music was started by Luke and Hannah Sunderland with the goal of combining strong musicianship with personal teaching. Luke earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music from Belmont University and has performed in settings ranging from the Grand Ole Opry to live radio broadcasts. Hannah, an experienced educator, manages the program and supports families as they take part in lessons. Together, they built a structure that allows students of all ages to learn piano in the comfort of their own homes.
Every instructor with Harmony Home Music has been interviewed and background-checked. Lessons are available for children who are learning their very first notes, teens who need preparation for performances, and adults who want to add music to their lives. Murfreesboro also brings a large community of college students, many of whom study at Middle Tennessee State University. For those who want one-on-one coaching beyond what classroom instruction provides, our program offers private piano lessons that fit individual goals.
To begin, call (615) 422-6224 and schedule your consultation.
Harmony Home’s mission is to provide exceptional in-home music lessons while demonstrating the love of Christ through our daily interactions with our students and their families.
We Teach Kids, Teens and Adults
Piano Lessons for Kids in Murfreesboro
Children thrive when they start piano with a balance of structure and fun. Lessons begin with posture, hand position, and learning to read simple rhythms. Our teachers often use Bastien or Suzuki books for younger players, mixing them with folk melodies or favorite children’s songs. Flashcards, rhythm games, and short exercises keep them engaged, while parents appreciate that practice feels like play rather than homework. These early lessons give Murfreesboro children a solid foundation and introduce them to music in a way that sparks curiosity.
Piano Lessons for Pre-College Students
Teenagers often see piano as a way to express themselves or prepare for specific opportunities. Some want to accompany choirs or participate in theater productions, while others focus on advanced classical works. Our teachers introduce chord progressions, contemporary arrangements, and complex repertoire by composers like Grieg or Bartók. For students considering auditions or competitions, lessons include memorization strategies, performance coaching, and the confidence needed to play in front of others.
Piano Lessons for Adults in Murfreesboro
Adults in Murfreesboro often choose piano lessons for personal enjoyment. Some have a background from childhood and want to return to it, while others are complete beginners. Instruction may cover playing hymns, learning jazz progressions, or studying works by Debussy or Liszt. Lessons at home allow adults to work at their own pace without the pressure of commuting or keeping up with a group class. Instructors shape each lesson around the individual. Music is always accessible, no matter when a student begins.
“Our 6 year old is having so much fun learning with his instructor Cierra. She is incredibly patient and encouraging during their lessons together and he’s always eager to show her what he has been practicing the following week when she comes back!”
— Devin P.
Qualified to Teach Beginners and Advanced Musicians
Piano Lessons for Beginners
Beginners of all ages start with posture, finger independence, and steady rhythm. Early repertoire often includes simple folk songs and short classical pieces that are both approachable and musical. Suzuki and Bastien books provide structure, but our teachers supplement with songs that match each student’s personality. The aim at this level is to create strong habits while building excitement about what music can become.
Piano Lessons for Intermediate and Advanced Students
Once students move past the basics, lessons grow more challenging. Intermediate pianists may work on Burgmüller études, Grieg lyric pieces, or jazz standards. Advanced players often study Chopin, Liszt, or Debussy, exploring tone color, pedal use, and interpretation. Our instructors coach students on stage presence and memorization for recitals or competitions. Each path is customized so that students stay motivated and continue to develop as musicians.
Why In-Home Piano Lessons Work So Well
Murfreesboro is growing quickly, and traffic around Memorial Boulevard, Broad Street, and the Gateway area makes travel time unpredictable. Lessons after school or throughout the day can become an unbelievable loss of time. Lessons at home are so much simpler, and they lead to better outcomes. Children build confidence on the same piano they practice on daily. Parents can observe lessons directly or listen from another room, which makes it easier to guide practice during the week. Adults and college students benefit as well, since scheduling at home allows them to stay consistent even when work or school gets busy.
What Students Can Learn: Technique, Theory, Improv and More
Lessons include scales, arpeggios, and chord progressions to develop technique. Ear training, harmony, and sight reading expand fluency. Classical players learn to shape phrases and balance voicing, while jazz players explore improvisation and comping. Pop and worship musicians often work on lead sheet reading, transposition, and accompaniment patterns. This combination of skills allows students to approach many styles of music with confidence.
Areas We Serve in Murfreesboro
Harmony Home Music serves families across Murfreesboro and nearby communities in Rutherford County. We regularly teach in neighborhoods such as Blackman, Northwoods, Indian Hills, Riverview, and Barfield. Many students also come from the areas near The Avenue and the Gateway district, where families appreciate the convenience of lessons at home. Outside Murfreesboro, we also provide instruction in Smyrna, La Vergne, and Christiana. By traveling to each home, our instructors make private piano lessons practical and accessible throughout the region.
Meet the Instructors
Abraham
Drum Instructor
cierra
Voice, Ukulele, and Beginner Piano Instructor
Jelena
Piano Instructor
grace
Piano Instructor
jonathan
Piano and Voice Instructor
kimber
Piano, Voice, and Ukulele Instructor
kris
Saxophone, Clarinet, Piano, and Voice Instructor
Makayla
Piano, Guitar, and Voice Instructor
Eight years classically trained at the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts in Nova Scotia, Canada, Makayla works with children in all areas of voice training, guitar, piano and songwriting. With a background of being a professional singer/songwriter, Makayla began teaching for Shania Twain’s “Kids Can Foundation” in 2018 working with children in low-income families and has since taken on additional students. Her passion and expertise in music along with her love of sharing it with children make for a wonderful introduction to the world of music for your little ones.
Se Young Ko (Daniel)
Piano, Violin, and Composition Instructor
Se Young is a violinist, pianist, and composer who is based in Nashville, TN. He has received his Bachelor’s degree in Contemporary Writing & Production and Violin Performance from Berklee College of Music and his Master’s degree in Commercial Music at Belmont University. He is also a violinist and pianist experienced in many genres including classical, jazz, Brazilian/Latin, and has performed and recorded around the world. Se Young has worked with artists including Pablo Ziegler, Sunwoo Jung-a, Jung In, Berklee World Strings, Dear Jazz Orchestra, and many more. Se Young currently teaches at Belmont University as a professor in the school of music.
Phoebe
Voice and Songwriting Instructor
Phoebe is a professional vocalist and songwriter with over a decade of singing experience in both live and recorded settings. A graduate of Belmont University with a BA in Commercial Songwriting, she brings a deep understanding of both vocal artistry and songcraft to her teaching. Her lead and background vocals appear on recordings by Natalie Layne, Selah, Rachael Nemiroff, and many others.
Nic
Piano and Trumpet Instructor
Nic is a professional pianist who specializes in improvisation, with experience in jazz, classical, and contemporary styles. With a strong foundation in music theory and composition, Nic has performed for events at the Grand Ole Opry, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. He has played with artists such as Brian Nathan, Daniel Arci, and Maddie in Good Company.
Grace
Piano Instructor
Grace is one of Harmony Home’s lovely piano instructors. Grace grew up in Minnesota and has taught piano for 10 years. From a young age, she led worship and was competing and winning statewide piano competitions! Grace graduated with a degree in Commercial Music, Arranging, and Composition.
Currently, Grace leads worship at churches and is an accompanist for the school district in the Nashville/Franklin area. Grace recently released a single titled “Mercy is Mine.” She loves teaching kids and adults of any age/level and hopes to be an encouragement in their lives!
Abraham
Drum Instructor
Abraham is one of our awesome instructors at Harmony Home, teaching drums! Abraham has spent the last few years touring across the country, from Phoenix, AZ to Manchester, NH, playing drums and leading worship for people of all ages. He plays for several Christian music artists, promoting positive and uplifting environments, while spreading Good News and hope to all people. He has also helped lead worship at several youth camps, helping coach and lead youth to have fun and meaningful faith-based lives.
Ryan
Guitar Instructor
Hey! My name is Ryan and I’m the lead guitarist of a nationally touring band The Young Escape. We have written 3 number 1 songs and have played several major tours/venues that include The Wiltern in LA, the Moore Theater in Seattle, the Newport Music Hall in Columbus, and many more. I have years of live music and studio experience and can play in a wide variety of styles from pop to blues to funk to rock. My teaching focuses on giving guitar students a solid foundation for their skills so they have the tools to effectively express themselves on their instrument. My goal with my students is to get them excited to pick up their guitar every day.
Kimber
Piano, Voice, and Ukulele Instructor
Kimber is a songwriter, artist, worship leader, and studio session vocalist born right here in Nashville, TN. Beginning her musical journey at just 10 years old, she has had the opportunity to hone her skills and develop her artistry through many different experiences. Some of these experiences include singing and being interviewed on national television, performing a version of the Christmas classic “O Holy Night” that charted on Billboard Christian Airplay in 2018, being featured as a songwriter and/or vocalist in two motion pictures, writing with many up-and-coming and established recording artists, and leading worship at Belmont Church on Music Row for over a decade. She is passionate about writing both mainstream and Christian music that speaks of the radical love of Jesus Christ and his transformative power to bring hope and healing in any circumstance.
Emma
Piano, Bass, Guitar, Brass, and Ukulele Instructor
Emma is a musician and visual artist from Michigan. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor and previously taught elementary school. Emma enjoys teaching piano, guitar, ukulele, and brass to students of all ages. She enjoys writing and recording her own music from home, and sharing what she has learned about being a maker with others.
Cierra
Voice, Ukulele, and Beginner Piano Instructor
Cierra is a skilled vocalist, music educator, and performer with a passion for helping students develop their musical talents in a supportive and encouraging environment. She holds a Master of Music in Commercial Voice Performance from Belmont University, where she graduated with a 3.98 GPA and received the prestigious Graduate Student Award. She also earned dual Bachelor’s degrees in Music Education and Vocal Performance from Marshall University.
Cierra brings a wealth of teaching experience, having worked as a private instructor for several years, as well as serving as a graduate teaching assistant at Belmont University. Her background includes directing children’s choirs, coaching vocal ensembles, and leading worship music. In addition to her teaching, Cierra is an accomplished performer, having sung with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra Chorus and led the Americana/Appalachian folk trio, Cypress the Band.
Kris
Saxophone, Clarinet, Piano, and Voice Instructor
Kris is one of Harmony Home’s awesome instructors, teaching multiple instruments. Kris is a jazz & soul musician. He started playing when he was 9 years old and began playing professionally about 7 years ago. Kris studied jazz performance and composition at the University of Utah, and moved to Nashville to pursue a career in playing music and composing. We’re so glad to have Kris as part of the Harmony Home team!
Jelena
Piano Instructor
Jelena is a classically trained pianist, having played for 20 years and counting. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Music from Elmhurst University in Elmhurst Illinois, with her primary performance instrument being piano and secondary as voice. Additional expertise includes playing for the university jazz bands and soprano vocals in choir.
Jaron
Guitar and Piano Instructor
Jaron is a professional guitarist, producer, engineer, and worship leader. He holds a Bachelor’s in Commercial Guitar from Belmont University and has years of experience playing guitar and leading worship at a professional level. As a small business owner of his own production business, Jaron has been producing and mixing artists in Nashville for over 3 years. He has a deep passion for the creative process and seeing the next generation fall in love with music and creating art!
Colleen
Violin and Piano Instructor
Colleen is one of Harmony Home’s wonderful violin and piano instructors! Colleen has been playing the violin since she was 4 years old. She grew up in orchestra and learned classically. Colleen attended the Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music for an associates in Audio Recording. Colleen is passionate about the ear for music and finding each individual’s passion for what they hear and incorporating it into their own personal lives.
Jack
Violin, Mandolin, and Viola Instructor
Jack is one of Harmony Home’s talented violin/fiddle instructors! Jack is from Bozeman, Montana and grew up playing the violin. He graduated from Belmont this past May with a degree in commercial music performance. Jack is currently a fiddle player in the Nashville area and plays with a variety of country, bluegrass, and jazz musicians.
Jonathan
Piano and Voice Instructor
Jonathan is a multi-instrument composer, arranger, vocalist, and music educator based out of Nashville, TN. From arranging and orchestrating projects for Grammy and Dove award-winning artists to designing for educational ensembles and churches across the United States. On any given day, his music can be heard on the marching band field, in churches, and in performance halls all across the country and arrangements of his music have been performed in five countries across Europe and have been translated into 4 languages. Jonathan resides in Nashville, TN where he is active in the music industry as a freelance arranger and private music instructor, and is the founder and editor of Stronger Music Company, an innovative educational publishing company that serves music educators across the United States.
Murfreesboro, TN Piano Lessons FAQs
How Often Should I Take Lessons?
Most students take one lesson per week, which balances new material with time for practice. Some advanced players or those preparing for performances choose two weekly lessons for quicker progress. We also offer 30, 45, and 60-minute sessions, so lessons can be tailored to age, attention span, and goals.
What Type of Piano Should I Have?
An acoustic piano offers the best tone and touch, but a full-size digital keyboard with weighted keys is a good starting point. The instrument should have 88 keys and a working sustain pedal. If you plan to invest later, our teachers can recommend trusted brands and local showrooms in Middle Tennessee to help you choose the right model.
What Genres Can I Learn?
Lessons can focus on classical composers like Bach or Chopin, jazz improvisation, worship, Broadway, or popular music. Many students combine different genres, which strengthens technique and keeps practice engaging. Our teachers adapt to personal goals, making sure instruction is both enjoyable and effective for long-term growth.
Do You Work With Adult Beginners?
Yes. Many adults in Murfreesboro start piano with little or no background. Lessons may include playing favorite hymns, reading chord charts, or working toward pieces by composers such as Debussy. Instruction is flexible, practical, and designed to fit busy schedules so adults can make steady progress.
What About Performance Opportunities?
Harmony Home Music organizes recitals twice a year at the Steinway Piano Gallery in Nashville. Students from Murfreesboro and surrounding towns can perform in front of family and friends. These events help students build stage confidence, showcase progress, and create milestones that keep them motivated throughout the year.