Fox Valley School of Music

09/17/2026

Back to School Back to Piano Lessons!

Dedicated instruction for over two decades.

Text 920-232-5408 to start piano lessons today!

09/10/2026

Back to School Back to Piano Lessons. Now also offering guitar and drum lessons! Text 920-232-5408 to start today!

09/02/2026

Matthew works very hard in everything he does. Football, Band and working on the weekends at an Assisted Care Facility. Yet he still has time for his virtual piano lessons and practicing at home. His dad also has time for piano lessons. Whenever they have a chance they come to our Appleton and Oshkosh studios. I am very proud of Matthew and his Dad Josh Bray !

08/09/2026

You are spot on! Summer is an incredible time for piano lessons.

Without the stress of homework, tests, or rushed after-school schedules, both kids and adults can approach the keyboard with a relaxed, focused mindset that accelerates learning.

Pressure: With school out, students can focus on the pure joy of music rather than checking off a syllabus, resulting in lower-stress practice sessions.

Prevent the "Summer Slide": Taking a three-month break causes a loss in finger strength, sight-reading skills, and learned neural pathways. Maintaining lessons prevents "starting over" in the fall!

Text 920-232-5408 to start piano lessons today!

08/06/2026

Very proud of my piano student Korbyn! ❤️

During the peak of last week’s tornado, two teenage employees at Manderfield’s Bakery proved just how far they would go to protect their teammates.

06/11/2026

My grandmother always wanted me to learn to play the piano. After moving several times with the piano my grandmother gave me. I decided to start lessons! - Gina

Call or text 920-232-5408 to start piano lessons today!

05/17/2026

Congratulations Josh amd Matthew on completing the sightreading, technique and performance adult course!

Between work, sports and many other activities. Both Josh and Matthew take piano lessons on a regular basis year-round!

Josh and his son not only practice at home in Kaukauna.

They take lessons virtually, and at our Appleton and Oshkosh studios!

Call or text 920-232-5408 to start piano lessons today!

Parental involvement in piano lessons is crucial because it ensures consistent practice, boosts student motivation, and fosters faster progress, particularly for young learners.

Parents provide essential support at home by reinforcing technical instructions, assisting with scheduling, and nurturing a positive attitude towards overcoming musical challenges, ultimately fostering a long-term love for music.

Key reasons for parental involvement include:

Establishing Effective Practice Habits: Parents help young students stay on task, focus, and understand instructions during home practice, bridging the gap between weekly lessons.

Consistency and Motivation: Active encouragement from parents helps children build resilience when facing challenging pieces, turning practice into a routine rather than a chore.

Improved Communication: Attending lessons allows parents to understand the teacher's goals and properly guide their child at home, preventing bad habits, as noted by forum_agreement=consensus.

Bonding and Support: Participating in the musical journey creates a shared experience and builds self-esteem in the child through recognized effort.

As children gain proficiency, parental roles can evolve from active participation to supportive encouragement, allowing for greater independence while maintaining accountability.

05/14/2026

Alisa is one of our many adult students that knows the value of piano lessons and music in their lives. As soon as soon as she finishes an eight hour shift in Waupaca she comes to Appleton for her piano lesson! Call or text 920-232-5408 to start piano lessons today!

05/09/2026

Saturday morning piano lesson in Kaukauna. With my 1995 Pontiac Trans Am!

04/23/2026

Daphne takes piano lessons and practices on a regular basis all year long. Immediately after her trip to Jamaica she had her piano lesson. Congratulations Daphne on completing your introduction to sightreading and technique piano books! Call or text 920-232-5408 to start piano lessons today!