WEEK SIX - LEVEL TWO
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Welcome to the Piano Studio Community
Welcome to the Piano Studio Community you will find group piano lessons for adults eager to learn read notes, learn chords, master lead sheets, and have performance opportunities. Whether you’re starting as a beginner or looking to enhance your playing skills, the group classes will foster a supportive atmosphere where you can grow as a pianist and connect with like-minded individuals. Join me on this musical journey and find your joy in learning piano.
Adult Piano Learning & Events 2026
Mastery Pathway to Piano
Level 1 Adults
Continuing the Pathway
Are you looking to refresh your piano reading skills?
Units 9-12 - 4 Week Group Piano Class
Adult Beginners Mastery Pathway
in these 4 weeks, you will continue your mastery pathway to piano. This is a great class if you already now the first octave in the right hand and left hand. This class builds from that starting point.
Date: Tuesdays, March 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th, 2026
Time: 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM Central Time (Time zones: 7:45 pm CT/ PT 5:45 pm/ MT 6:45 pm/ 8:45 ET)
Location: Online via Zoom
For: Adult Beginner Piano Learners
Cost: $97
What You’ll Need to Bring:
Piano Keyboard
Faber All-in-One Method Purchase Book Here: https://a.co/d/0xQx9ba
Open Practice Room
Practice Support
A quiet, focused half hour at the piano together. If you’ve been needing accountability for your piano practice, this is a space to sit down and practice without distraction.
On select Fridays from 11:15–11:45 AM CT, I’m hosting an Open Practice Room for adult students from Cynthia Ali Studios.
Upcoming Dates
Friday, January 9th
Friday, January 23rd
11:15 am - 11:45 am CT
This is a space for focused practice.
How it works:
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Zoom room
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Muted the entire time
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Cameras off
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Not recorded
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No talking
At the start, you’ll type one clear practice goal into the chat
(what you’d like to work on for the next 30 minutes).
Then we all practice quietly, independently, together.
At the end, you’ll type a brief progress report into the chat
(no discussion, no feedback, just a simple check-in).
You can add your goals and progress to your journal to track your journey.
You can use this time to:
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work through a specific passage
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practice scales, chords, or technique
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revisit repertoire you’ve been avoiding
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slow practice, hands-separate work, or review
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rebuild consistency in a calm, supportive way
Think of it as a shared practice bench, a space to help you show up, sit down, and play.
Free for current adult students of Cynthia Ali Studios. Email Cynthia to sign up: contact@cynthiaalistudios.com
Listening Night
All Levels
SCRIABIN
Friday evening at 7:00 - 9:00 pm CT
Date: Friday, March 27th, 2026
We'll listen to piano selections by Ravel while following along with the score — no pressure to stay the whole time! Feel free to come and go as you please. It’s a casual, cozy gathering to:
🎼 Enhance your listening skills
🗣 Share thoughts and impressions
🎹 Enjoy the sounds of Ravel together
BONUS
A Companion to our Book Club Read
CHOPIN
Llistening Event:
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Contact Cynthia Ali, NCTM to be added to the email list for this event.
For current adult students of
Cynthia Ali Studios.
Piano Journal
FREE
Piano Practice Jounral
Transform Your Practice Sessions – Get Your Free Piano Practice Journal Today!
The Piano Practice Journal is a free resource designed to support and enrich your piano journey. Inside you’ll find space to track your repertoire lists, monitor your skill development, and record daily practice sessions. Dedicated pages help you follow your progress on individual pieces, while special sections allow you to note favorite composers and concerts you hope to attend. With tools to organize, reflect, and stay inspired, this journal enhances both your practice and your enjoyment of music.
Classical Piano Literature
Level 1 Adults
Piano Literature
🎹Classical Piano Literature – Adult Beginners - Level One
This 8-week course introduces adult beginners to the essential foundations of classical piano literature. We will start the level one book of The Developing Artist Piano Literature by Faber. Too further technique and expression we’ll also be learning pieces from Faber’s ShowTime 2A Piano: Music from China that helps build technique, musicality, and expressive playing. Also, the Scale and Chord Book 1, to help you gain mastery over scales and chords. This method is leveled so it's a great pathway to take for understanding piano skills.
This class is perfect for adults who are just beginning piano but want a strong classical foundation, the kind of training that supports all musical genres.
🗓️ Dates: March 3rd, 19th, 27th, 24th, 31st, April 7th, 14th, 21st 28th, 2026
🕖 Time: Tuesdays at 7pm CT (30-minute classes) Replays will be available for 30 days after the session.
💵 Tuition: $147
This is for adult students that have a basic knowledge of note reading. A great refresher for adults that are coming back to the piano.
You will need to purchase:
1) The Developing Artist: Level 1
Order here: https://a.co/d/03ysCHRx
2) ShowTime Piano: Music from China - Level 1
Order here: https://a.co/d/04R6Bpz1
3) Scale and Chord Book 1
Order here: https://a.co/d/077yXwd8
You'll receive a ZOOM link via email once you purchase the class. Check your spam folder if you do not receive it or contact Cynthia Ali: contact@cynthiaalistudios.com.
Chords
Level 1 Adults
Chords Made Simple:
A 1-Hour Shortcut
to Playing Music
A fun and practical entry into the wonderful world of chords. In just one hour, you’ll learn the structure of all 12 major chords with variations and discover how to play a simple chord progression that makes music come alive. This class is the perfect shortcut if you’ve always wanted to sit at the piano and play something right away.
🎹 Includes: Video lesson + printable workbook ( Access to the video is available for 60 days from your purchase date — plenty of time to watch, review, and take notes.)
📘 Optional Upgrade: Add the full PDF of the book featured in the video for just $6.99 more.
💰 Cost: $37
Video Feedback
On Demand
All Levels
Video Feedback
If you’ve ever thought, “I wish someone could just listen to me play and tell me what I’m doing right — and what I could improve,” — well, that’s exactly what I do in my On-Demand Piano Feedback offering.
Submit an On-Demand Piano Feedback Video, you can submit a video of your playing and receive personalized, expert feedback to help you improve—on your schedule. Get the feedback you need to play with confidence.
How It Works:
1. Record Your Playing – Submit up to 5 minutes of video.
2. Get Personalized Feedback – I’ll send you a 5–10 minute video response with clear, actionable advice tailored to your playing.
3. Apply & Improve – Use my feedback to refine your piece and make real progress.
Perfect for adult learners who want guidance but don’t want the pressure of weekly lessons. Whether you’re polishing a piece, struggling with technique, or just need a second pair of ears, this is your flexible, affordable way to get expert input.
➡ Try it today and get the feedback you need to play with confidence!
Piano Forum
A Gathering Space
Piano Forum
A supportive space for adult pianists to talk about their piano journey. This is not a class and not a teaching session — just an open circle for conversation, feedback, and encouragement.
In each gathering, we will:
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talk about challenges that have come up in practice
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celebrate wins, big or small
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share ideas and insights with each other
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ask questions in a friendly AMA (Ask Me Anything) format
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connect with other adults who are learning piano
Two sessions and is free for current adult students of Cynthia Ali Studios. Let's explore this new community offering together.
Friday, February 13th, 7-8 pm CT
Friday, May 8th, 7-8 pm CT
Contact Cynthia Ali, NCTM to be added to the email list for this event.
For current adult students of
Cynthia Ali Studios.
Book Club
All Levels
The Piano Studio Book Club
Chopin : A Listener's Guide To The Master Of The Piano
By Victor Lederer
Starting on January 5th, 2026. Finish the entire book by April 27th, 2026
Join us for the ZOOM discussion:
Friday evening at 7:00 - 8:00 pm CT
Date: Friday, Apirl 17th, 2026
An introduction to the music of Chopin. Each chapter focuses on a certain type of piece, such as the preludes, waltzes, mazurkas, etc. This will broaden knowledge of the music of Chopin and forms of piano pieces.
This book will be combined with a listening event on January. We will listen to each type of pieces to help us have a better understanding when reading the book.
Chopin
Llistening Event:
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Contact Cynthia Ali, NCTM to be added to the email list for this event.
Open for all adult pianist of any level.
Podcast
Cynthia Ali Studios
Learn Piano: A Personal Practice
Learn Piano: A Personal Practice is a podcast created for adult learners who want to bring more joy, confidence, and creativity into their piano journey. Each episode offers practical insights, inspiring stories, and thoughtful guidance to help you grow at the piano, whether you’re a beginner starting fresh or returning to music after years away. The podcast is designed to encourage steady progress while making piano learning personal, meaningful, and enjoyable.