Sapphire Suzuki Piano

Sapphire Suzuki Piano

Sapphire Suzuki Piano

Nurturing the child, normalizing excellence.
Nurturing the child, normalizing excellence.
kate alm with students
kate alm with students
Next Studio Event: December 14, Musical Open House
Next Studio Event: December 14, Musical Open House
Next Studio Event: December 14, Musical Open House

Our studio cultivates a sense of belonging for every child. Each child experiences unconditional acceptance, is supported by teacher, parent and peers, and learns at at their own pace with confidence and with joy.

Our studio cultivates a sense of belonging for every child. Each child experiences unconditional acceptance, is supported by teacher, parent and peers, and learns at at their own pace with confidence and with joy.

Our studio cultivates a sense of belonging for every child. Each child experiences unconditional acceptance, is supported by teacher, parent and peers, and learns at at their own pace with confidence and with joy.

The Vision

Teacher, Parent and Child work together to create a legacy of love within the family, and the children are nurtured to have caring, attentive, and open hearts.

At any age, when our students walk by a piano, they feel comfortable sitting down and playing, whether by ear, by improvising or by reading alone or with others.

Students become not only proficient, but play with a beautiful tone, with sensitivity to nuance, are open to guidance, and, above all, have a caring and generous heart.

children singing
children singing
children singing
child playing piano
child playing piano
child playing piano

About Us

About Us

kate alm headshot
kate alm headshot
kate alm headshot
Kate Alm

I have a lifetime of immersion in music: in my childhood home, at music school, and as a professional musician my entire adult life.After teaching for 13 years based on my childhood lessons,  I perceived that teaching, like artistry at the piano, must be an intentional, informed, creative process. My  subsequent 17 summers of training in implementing  the Suzuki philosophy gives me the ability to pass on the gift and joy of making music to my students and their families.

My students play beautifully, by ear, by reading, and in ensembles. Most importantly, I am gratified to observe that their overall experience is joyful. I hope that you and your child, or you, the curious teen or adult, choose to be a part of this experience. In 2024 we welcomed, for the first time and Artist in Residence:  Victoria  Theodore to work with all of the students. We look forward to checking back in with her and working with other Teachers -in -Residence in the years to come.