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Suzuki Group Piano for Adult Beginners
Ages: 18+
Session Length: 15 Weeks
Skill Level: Beginner and Up
Learn the piano alongside others in a supportive group setting that builds confidence, connection, and momentum from the very first class.
This welcoming class is perfect for adults with little or no prior piano experience. Using the Suzuki method adapted for adult learners, students learn music the same natural way they learned language -- through listening, guided repetition, and joyful progress at the piano. Note reading is introduced gradually and in context, supporting musical understanding without overwhelming new players. Suzuki Piano School, Book 1 (with CD) is included in the tuition; supplemental materials may be introduced as students advance.
If this is your first enrollment of the school year in the Center for Music (September-June), a non-refundable registration fee is due at the time of enrollment ($35 for a single registrant, with a cap of $50 per family).
Registration for the 2026 - 2027 school year will open on June 1, 2026.
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| Session | Day | Time | Campus | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2026 - January 25, 2027 Sep 28, 2026 - Jan 25, 2027 | Monday | 9:45am - 10:45am | University Circle | $235 | |
| February 01, 2027 - May 10, 2027 Feb 01, 2027 - May 10, 2027 | Monday | 9:45am - 10:45am | University Circle | $235 |
Faculty
Richard Seil
Piano Department Head; Instructor, Suzuki Piano, Piano
Richard Seil has a wide background in private and collegiate teaching that extends over 30 years. His private teaching philosophy emphasizes the Suzuki philosophy and pedagogical approach, and he has also taught a wide variety of traditional students. He is extremely excited to be back in Northeast ... Expand
Richard Seil has a wide background in private and collegiate teaching that extends over 30 years. His private teaching philosophy emphasizes the Suzuki philosophy and pedagogical approach, and he has also taught a wide variety of traditional students. He is extremely excited to be back in Northeast Ohio. His teachers include world-famous pedagogues Menahem Pressler (IU), James Tocco (CCM), Karen Shaw (IU), Richard Fields (CCM) and Robert Mayerovitch (BW). Furthermore, Dr. Seil’s Suzuki certification through Book 5 of the Suzuki Piano Curriculum (studied with Rita Hauck) has provided him with a wealth of skills to positively influence developing musical minds of all ages. Professionally, his most recent collegiate position was as a sabbatical replacement for his former teacher, Robert Mayerovitch at BW in Berea, Ohio. Mr. Rich has taught at the Wyoming Fine Arts Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, Slater Music Academy and Tallant Music Studio in Ft. Thomas, KY, for the past 15 years. Additionally, he has held teaching assistantships at Indiana University and the University of Cincinnati.
His teaching philosophy, whether teaching a young beginner, a budding professional, an adult beginner or an adult returning to the piano, can be summed up in one word: adaptive. It is paramount that a teacher be able to adapt to the learning style of any student while, at the same time, keeping a goal in mind. This is probably why he has had success teaching traditional students, Suzuki students, collegiate students, adult beginners, and budding professionals.
In addition to membership in various professional organizations, Mr. Seil enjoys performing in casual and professional settings.
When he is not teaching or performing, Mr. Rich enjoys attending concerts, jogging, watching football, pampering his pets, rescuing animals and, of course, spending time with his fiancée in Parma Heights.
Education
Doctoral Studies, Piano Performance, University of CincinnatiMM, Piano Performance, Indiana University
BM, Piano Performance, Baldwin-Wallace University Close