MICHAEL NEWLAND
PIANO STUDIO
MICHAEL NEWLAND
PIANO STUDIO
**25% OFF FIRST 4 LESSONS - ENROLL BEFORE SEPT. 1**
Foster your love of music!
Whether you are...
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a parent desiring to foster a love of music in your children
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a high school student preparing for college
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an adult returning to piano or starting for the first time
I would be delighted to partner with you in your musical journey. In addition to piano technique and artistry, my integrated approach includes music theory, history, improvisation, and composition/songwriting. I want to help you play music that you love, whether that be classical, jazz, pop, or other genres!
I teach individual piano lessons out of my home studio in Minneapolis’ Victory neighborhood—near Crystal, Brooklyn Center, Robbinsdale, and Golden Valley. If you are interested in enrolling in lessons with me, see my New Students page for more info, including fees and lesson availability.
Why Me?
Fostering Passion
My goal is to help you fall more in love with music, whether you're a 5-year-old or an 85-year-old.
Individualized Approach
I tailor my lessons to your unique goals and interests, based on my own varied musical training.
Sustainability
I focus on healthy form to prevent injury and make playing piano enjoyable for years to come.
My Story
Michael Newland holds a Bachelor of Music Performance in Piano from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, where he studied with distinguished concert pianist Lydia Artymiw. While at the University of Minnesota, Michael won the Thursday Musical Young Artist Scholarship Competition (College Piano division) and the Marvin O. Mechelke II Piano Competition. Prior to that, Michael studied piano under Gail Olszewski (MacPhail Center for Music) and orchestral percussion under Rebecca Kite and Earl R. Yowell (The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra). Michael has also served as church music director and has arranged pieces for piano and ensembles. He is a member of the Minnesota Music Teachers Association (MMTA) and Music Teachers National Association (MTNA).
Michael’s teaching approach includes piano technique and artistry, theory, history, improvisation, and composition. In addition to classical music, Michael has experience playing a wide variety of styles, including jazz and pop.
