Private lessons at your home
In-Home Piano Lessons in the South Bay
Friendly, personalized piano instruction for beginner and intermediate kids, teens, and adults in Gardena, Torrance, Redondo Beach, and surrounding communities.
BEGINNERS WELCOME
Abigail pictured during a professional violin performance.
Meet your piano instructor
Learn with musician and film composer Abigail Shelton.
Abigail studied Violin Performance and Film Scoring at Berklee College of Music. Her training in composition, harmony, arranging, rhythm, and multiple musical styles gives beginner and intermediate piano students a broad, practical musical foundation.
Her piano lessons are designed for students who want to read music, understand chords, play favorite songs, improve coordination, or explore how music is put together. Abigail teaches pop, rock, film music, other contemporary styles, and beginner classical repertoire in a patient and approachable way.
This program is best suited to beginners and intermediate students rather than advanced conservatory or professional-level classical pianists.
- Children learning their first notes and songs
- Teens interested in pop, rock, or film music
- Adults starting for the first time
- Returning players rebuilding confidence
What students can learn
Build useful skills while playing real music.
Lessons are structured around the student’s level, goals, attention span, and musical interests.
Keyboard foundations
Healthy posture, hand position, finger control, coordination, scales, and simple technique.
Reading and theory
Notes, rhythm, chords, harmony, lead sheets, musical form, and understanding how songs work.
Songs and creativity
Favorite songs, playing by ear, memorization, simple arranging, and building performance confidence.
Music students enjoy
A flexible approach to style.
Lesson lengths and pricing
Choose the time that fits the student.
A balanced option for most beginner and intermediate students.
More time for technique, theory, repertoire, and creative musical goals.
Share the student’s age, experience, and goals, and we can recommend the most suitable lesson length.
What you need at home
A simple keyboard setup is enough to begin.
You do not need a grand piano. If you are unsure what keyboard to purchase, we can recommend options based on your available space and budget.
South Bay service area
Piano lessons that come to you.
In-home piano lessons are available in these communities and nearby neighborhoods. Send your ZIP code if you would like us to confirm availability.
- Torrance
- Redondo Beach
- Manhattan Beach
- Hermosa Beach
- Gardena
- Palos Verdes
- Lawndale
- Hawthorne
Frequently asked questions
Answers before you begin.
What levels does Abigail teach?
Abigail teaches beginner through intermediate piano students. The program is not intended for advanced conservatory or professional-level classical piano training.
Is Abigail a classical concert pianist?
No. Abigail’s professional performance instrument is violin, and her Berklee background also includes film scoring and broader musicianship. She can teach beginner classical piano fundamentals and repertoire, but she does not present herself as an advanced classical piano specialist.
Do you teach complete beginners?
Yes. Beginners can start with a clear step-by-step plan covering keyboard geography, rhythm, reading, chords, and simple songs.
Can lessons focus on pop or rock songs?
Yes. Pop, rock, film themes, and other favorite music can be used to keep students motivated while building technique and musical understanding.
Do students need to practice every day?
Not necessarily. Consistent, focused practice several times per week is more important than trying to practice perfectly every day.
How do we get started?
Send your city, the student’s age and experience, and all preferred days and times. We will reply with available options.
Ready to start piano lessons?
Tell us about the student and the days and times that work for your family.