Piano Made Awesome!

We turn curious minds into confident doers—one awesome lesson at a time.

From bite-sized video lessons to hands-on games, our engaging approach makes every topic feel like an adventure you’ll actually enjoy. Expect plenty of “aha!” moments! With plenty of support from our resources and help videos, get ready to celebrate every small win—yay for progress!

  • Easy to understand and use

  • Keeps children motivated and having fun

  • Perfect for children and adults

  • Faster progress!

Why Suzuki?

Music is a language.

So… we should learn music like we learn to speak.

By listening, by imitating. With joy and laughter!

“When love is deep, much can be accomplished.”
— Shinichi Suzuki

  • “We are loving this! The videos make us feel like we're learning in person, not just watching a video.”

    —Elizabeth S.

  • “Highly recommend! Esther is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and explains concepts in a way that's easy to understand, even for beginners.”

    —Amanda S.

  • “Esther is an amazing teacher. Her teaching methods are easy to understand; my 9-year-old can learn on her own!”

    —Serwadi D.

  • "This program is impressive! I finally found videos worthy of sharing with my students."

    —Deborah D., Piano Teacher

  • "Excellent instruction!!! We are so thankful for Esther and her work with our son."

    —Holly D.

Meet Your Instructor

Esther Oosterhouse has been teaching Suzuki piano lessons in Grand Rapids for 15 years. Growing up, she studied Suzuki piano through high school and then went on to study piano with Dr. Sookkyung Cho at Grand Valley State University. She also earned a Certificate in Piano Pedagogy from GVSU under the instruction of Dr. Helen Marlais. She has taken teacher training with the Suzuki Association of the Americas and is a registered Suzuki Piano Teacher.

Esther has a collaborative relationship with other piano teachers that inspires her to find new ways to creatively engage her students.  She is a member of the National Federation of Music Clubs and the Michigan Federation of Music Clubs and also serves as Michigan State Festival Cup Chairman. Additionally, Esther serves as Co-Chair of the Festival committee for Grand Rapids Musicians' League NFMC Festival.

View her Suzuki Teacher profile: https://suzukiassociation.org/person-profile/?uid=269307​

Her advanced repertoire includes:

  • Minuets 1 & 2 and Gigue from the Partita in B-flat by Bach

  • Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor Op. 16 mvt. 2

  • Mendelssohn Piano Concerto in G minor Op. 25

  • Tcherepnin Bagatelle No. 10

  • Gershwin Prelude II (Blue Lullaby)

  • Polichinelo by Villa-Lobos

  • Witches' Dance by MacDowell

  • Maple Leaf Rag by Joplin

  • Rachmaninoff Prelude in C-sharp Minor

  • Rachmaninoff Prelude in G Minor

  • Beethoven Sonata in C-sharp minor Op. 27, No.2

  • Beethoven Sonata Op. 13 No. 8 (Pathetique) first and second movements

  • Fantasie-Impromptu by Chopin

FAQs

  • We teach you piano without the hassle! Simple videos, easy-to-follow instructions, and fun games and activities!

  • Each Suzuki book takes anywhere from 6 months to 2 years to complete. Every student is different. There are many factors including age, learning style, how much you practice, etc. If you complete one lesson per week, it will take you about 15 months to complete Suzuki Book 1.

  • Absolutely! As long as you make time to practice, you can succeed. This is the beauty of the Suzuki method. Anyone can do it!

  • The Basic plan is only $18/month (or $15.42 billed annually). The Plus plan is $29/month (or $28 billed annually).

  • Many piano teachers charge $60/hour. If you take a 45-minute lesson each week, you will spend at least $1,620 in one year! (And that’s assuming you don’t take lessons every week during the summer.) Our online course is only $185/year (billed annually). You save $1,435 a year! Wow.

  • Absolutely—you may cancel or switch plans at any time. If you cancel, your access to the course ends immediately.

  • Your first month is free, so if you’re on the monthly plan, you will not be charged if you cancel within the first month. If you are on the annual plan and you cancel within the first month, please contact us for a full refund. We do not offer refunds after the first month.

  • Dr. Shinichi Suzuki (1898-1998) founded the Suzuki Method for violin students in Japan.

  • Suzuki teaches music the same way we learn to speak our native language: by ear. Children learn through repetition, imitation, and constant practice. The involvement of their parents is also crucial to success. Suzuki is the way we learn best!

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