Who is Ezra?
Ezra Donner is an American composer, pianist, conductor, and teacher. His music has been performed in New York’s Carnegie Hall and throughout the world, and his mission is to foster excellence and nurture musical talent at all levels of experience. He holds a Doctor of Music Degree from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Music with High Honors from the University of Michigan.
A Proven Track Record
With more than ten years of teaching experience, Ezra has helped students at all levels of ability from young beginners to advanced high school students and adults. His students have performed in festivals such as the Sonata/Sonatina Festival and GVSU 20th & 21st Century Music Festival and participated successfully in MTNA Student Achievement Testing and National Federation of Music Clubs competitions.
How It Works
If you’ve never studied piano before, we’ll start from the very beginning with the layout of the keyboard, finger numbers, and a few simple songs on the black keys, before going more in-depth with the music alphabet, the staff, and the basics of music notation. Many adult beginners can play “Ode to Joy” by the end of their very first lesson.
If you’ve studied piano before and are returning to it after years away, or just looking for a different approach, we’ll begin by figuring out where you are now and come up with a course of action for the first few weeks. From there, it’s up to you how far you go!
About The Studio
Ezra’s studio is conveniently located on the West Side of Ann Arbor, near Arbor West and Westgate Shopping Center, and minutes away from Main Street and downtown Ann Arbor. Lessons are offered after school on weekdays and on weekends, and free street parking is available near the studio.
New in-person students receive a free trial lesson and music tote bag with pencil, metronome, and weekly assignment journal when they sign up for a lesson package!
Lesson Packages
4 x 30-minute lessons
A great choice for younger students and for those who want to see if piano is right for them. Most popular package.
4 x 45-minute lessons
Recommended for adult learners and students with some prior experience. A fast-paced, yet more in-depth lesson than 30 minutes.
4 x 60-minute lessons
The most in-depth lesson experience. Recommended for teens and adults who are most serious about their musical studies.
“Ezra is a superb instructor. While I am just beginning to learn piano, I can see he draws on a plethora of prior education, performance and teaching experience. He is quite patient, always encouraging, and provides helpful tips and exercises to practice throughout the week.”
Kevin M.
“I had been hesitant to start lessons as an adult beginner, but Ezra has been very encouraging and supportive, helping me to build my confidence. He provides constructive feedback and has been very patient with reviewing concepts if I don’t understand something right away. It’s been a great experience!”
Sarah W.
“Ezra is an excellent teacher because he is very focused on clearly and slowly explaining the information my daughter needs to understand in order to learn the piano well. He’s very friendly and also very professional, in the way that is required to have a productive lesson.”
Christine B.
“My 4 year old daughter had a few lessons with him and she loves it! She just started learning piano and I believe that having a good teacher is very important to keep her interested in and motivated. He’s very professional, sweet, and organized with great personal communication skill. Highly recommended!”
Yurika G.
“Ezra is amazing with my two kiddos, 10 and almost 13. I’m glad to have the option to support their musical development, despite our choice to be virtual for school and most activities. I definitely notice their improvement, since beginning lessons with Ezra. He is always happy to see them and encourages and challenges them without pushing them so hard that they want to quit. Working with him has been a great experience for all of us!”
Dayna E.
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