Piano & Vocal Lessons

Le’Andra McPhatter is an American pianist and organist whose music radiates warmth, soul, and an unwavering dedication to the legacy of Black American Music. Born in Kinston, NC, and currently based in Hartford, CT, Le’Andra’s artistry is shaped by gospel, soul, and jazz. She is a dynamic and versatile improviser, blending tradition with forward-thinking expression to craft music that both honors the past and embraces the future. Her playing is an offering—one that settles the mind, heart, and soul, inviting listeners into a space of comfort, reflection, and joy.

Lessons start as young as age 3 through adult.

• Mini Music – Early music lessons for budding performers! In this fun group music class,
  children will learn beginning music fundamentals through singing, playing instruments, and
  movement.
• Music Stars – Group music lessons for our Rising Performers! This fun group music class builds upon the foundations of music.  Students will continue to develop their vocal and basic instrumental skills in this class.  This is an excellent class for training the ear and learning to read music.
• Beginner Jazz Band – Jazz music is all about having fun and expressing yourself through music. Beginner jazz band classes are designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of jazz music and provide them with a foundational understanding of jazz concepts like improvisation, accompaniment, and group interaction. 
• Private Lessons – In private lessons, what you learn depends on your skill level & goals.
  

How Long are the Private and Group Lessons? – Mini Music is a 30 min class.  Music Stars is 45 min.  Private lessons range from 30-45 min depending on the needs of the student.

How often are Lessons? Lessons are once a week.

When are lessons? We have openings available in the evenings during the week.

When Can You Start Taking Lessons? Our group classes follow the school year calendar (Sept – June).  It’s highly recommended registering early as they tend to fill up.  Private lessons run continuously and can be started any time so long as we have openings available.

Will There be Performance Opportunities? Yes! We have a showcase in June that the full studio participates in.  There are additional opportunities for our group classes and private lesson students to perform throughout the year when they are ready.

I’m Not Sure if We’re Ready to Commit to a Full Month of Lessons. Can I Schedule a Trial Lesson? Yes! When starting out we first set up a one time paid trial lesson – typically 30 min. This way the student can not only meet the teacher but get a feel for what the lesson will be like, talk about goals and interests musically and have an intro lesson.