Learn. Teach. Engage. The Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Lafayette Piano Institute (Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½PI) offers high‑quality piano instruction to the broader community while serving as a hands-on training ground for our Piano Pedagogy majors. Through private and group lessons, studio teaching, and public recitals, students refine their technique while practicing real-world pedagogy under expert faculty supervision.
Our Mission
We believe music strengthens the mind, nurtures creativity, and builds confidence. At Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½PI, we support these values by providing lessons that foster discipline, artistic growth, and a lifelong love for piano.
Benefits of Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Lafayette Piano Institute
- Receive rigorous instruction from Piano Pedagogy majors and faculty, ensuring consistency in teaching quality
- Access to private and group lessons, plus solo and ensemble performance opportunities
- Learn on well-maintained university pianos—with recitals held each semester in Angelle Hall
- Engage in workshops, competitions, and a variety of creative musical activities.
Lesson Details
- The Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½Piano Institute Director will arrange a brief interview to discuss the materials and teacher arrangements. Contact: ulpi@louisiana.edu
- 30-minute or 45-minute individual lessons schedule arranged between the instructor and the student
- Students receive a total of 13 lessons per semester in the Fall and Spring semester, and 5 lessons during the summer.
- Make-Up Lesson Policy: Make-up lessons may be offered at the instructor’s discretion when a student provides at least 24 hours’ notice of cancellation for a non-emergency absence.
- Registration: Visit our Registration page to view detailed faculty bios and register for lessons.
- More Information: Contact the Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½PI Director, Dr. Chee Hyeon Choi, at ulpi@louisiana.edu
Community Opportunities
All community members—from K–12 students to adults—are welcome to enroll in Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½PI. While private lessons are offered at Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Lafayette, practice rooms are reserved for enrolled music students; Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½PI students should plan for adequate at-home practice arrangements.
- Annual workshop and recital events held each spring in Angelle Hall
- Public observation opportunities create connection between Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ students and the local music community
Get Started
Interested in lessons or have questions? Contact Dr. Chee Hyeon Choi, Director of Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½PI at ulpi@louisiana.edu.
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Whether you're building teaching experience or sharing music with your community, Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½PI is where pedagogy and performance meet purpose, right here in Lafayette.
