02/18/2026
Hi piano students and friends! My music education resource & series-in-development, Allegra Sparkle's Guide to the Great Composers, is now on Facebook! This Black History Month, weโre especially focused on celebrating Black Great Composers. Listen & learn! ๐ง๐ถ
-Lillie
08/19/2024
It's already time to sign up for Fall Piano Lessons! ๐น๐
Registration deadline is Monday, August 26. Get in touch today and learn more at gardnerpianostudio.com.
08/18/2024
Did you know kids and students can see Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra concerts for FREE? This is music to our ears! ๐๐ถ
Learn more: https://www.thespco.org/concerts-tickets/newgeneration/
07/15/2024
Have you listened to "The Composer" episode of the kids podcast Whose Amazing Life yet? See how soon into the episode you can guess which composer you are. ๐ค๐ถ
(Fun fact: this episode was written by Dr. Gardner! ๐)
Whose Amazing Life?: E96: The Composer
You're a super-talented musician who can play all sorts of famous songs. But when you play other people's music, it's like something's.. missing. Maybe if you compose music yourself, you'll be able to express everything you feel inside.
06/17/2024
New blog post with student updates and accomplishments, and recommendations for musical activities in the Twin Cities this summer! ๐
Contests, Concerts and Camps - Oh My! โ Gardner Piano Studio
Wrapping up another year Gardner Piano Studio has had a busy year! From theory exams to piano contests to recitals, our students have been working hard and making exciting musical progress. Performances We had one particular busy weekend in June, as the Minnesota Music Teachers Associationโs St
06/06/2024
We had a lovely spring studio recital in Minneapolis on Sunday! Students performed works by Mozart, Beethoven, Price, and more. ๐ถ
06/02/2024
We had a great time at the Minnesota Music Teachers Association State Honors Concert last night! Congratulations to our 4 students who were State Piano Contest winners and performed so well! ๐น๐๐
06/01/2024
Itโs a big weekend for our piano students! The Minnesota Music Teachers Association State Honors Concert is tonight at the Minneapolis Convention Center, and our youth Spring Piano Recital is tomorrow at the beautiful Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church Art Gallery.
Happy performing, everyone! ๐น๐
05/24/2024
Sign up by May 29 for June piano lessons! ๐น๐ฅณ
Dr. Lillie Gardner offers classical piano instruction to all ages and all levels of experience, with in-person and virtual options available. Learn more at gardnerpianostudio.com. โจ
04/07/2024
"Classical music has long been associated with helping develop the minds and listening skills of children." This is a great starting-off point for classical pieces to listen to with children! ๐ถ๐
10 of the best pieces of classical music for children
From Tchaikovskyโs Christmas ballet to Bizetโs barnstorming orchestral overture, some of the greatest classical pieces make perfect music for children.
08/22/2023
๐ฃ It's time to register for Fall Quarter piano lessons! ๐น Learn more at www.gardnerpianostudio.com and get in touch today!