Welcome to Van Allen Studios with Michelle Van Allen & Abby Van Allen
We are proud to offer a comprehensive and intuitive approach to music learning, using the piano as the primary instrument.
CONTACT MICHELLE - New Classes Filling NOW for Fall 2025
Call, text or email for more information and confirmation of enrollment:
Michelle Van Allen 406-250-3525 michellevanallen@yahoo.com
We provide children exceptional group music learning, with parent involvement. Each lesson insures clear understanding for the developmental age of the class. Following our methodology, students retain about 80% of what is taught in long term memory, with proper reinforcement and review at home.
Field Trips
Come see us for a free field trip. These are given upon request, at any time of year. "6 to 16 students" may attend, within their appropriate ages. Call Michelle for scheduling.
Piano Camp
Piano Camps, similar to field trips, can be arranged and offered, upon request. A camp is something that can be scheduled for 2-4 sessions, with the intent of building music knowledge and producing music as a final goal. Call Michelle for scheduling.
Classes: IN-PERSON, LIVESTREAMED and ON VIDEO
Toddler Tunes - Enrollment Open NOW for Fall 2025 - Contact Michelle
Ages 2-3 ½ yrs - Toddler Tunes is a playful, first introduction to the world of music. Parents support their children in using large and small muscle groups, along with voices to say and sing musical patterns. Dance and exploration of the keyboard is part of learning as well.
Tuition: $75 monthly fee (45-minute class weekly)
Book & Listening Materials: $30.00
Class Time: 10:45am
Start Date: Februay 2026
New students may join this class throughout the semester.
Music in Me - Currently Enrollment is Full - New Classes coming soon
Ages 3 to 5 - This class allows kids to experience music physically and to develop thinking concepts, such as pitch and rhythm awareness through singing, rhythm, movement, ear training and keyboard activities. Students are introduced to music notes and symbols and learn to find notes on the piano. Parents participate in class time and are guided in follow-up activities. Classes meet 45 minutes weekly. 16 week semester. Students may be added during the course of the semester.
Tuition: $75 monthly fee, made payable at the first scheduled lesson of the month, 4 consecutive months
Book & Listening Materials: $40.00
Class Time: 10:45am (At times, this class merges with "Toddler Tunes")
Start Date: February 2026
New students may join this class throughout the semester, if enrollment accomodates.
More Music In Me - Enrollment Open NOW for Fall 2025 - Contact Michelle
(Ages 3 1/2 to 5) Simply, a continuation of skills built in the Music In Me Class
Start Date: Mondays at 9:45am - August 25, 2025
Harmony Road - Enrollment Open NOW for Fall 2025 - Contact Michelle
Ages 4 to 6 1/2 - Students will develop “inner hearing” and learn music through a combination of effective and enjoyable activities that include rhythm and movement, solfege and expressive singing, along with ear training and sight reading. They will gain experience in solo and ensemble keyboard playing and gain an understanding of harmony and applied theory. In addition to learning to read, write and play music, they are introduced to improvising, composing and transposing. Parents participate in class time and are guided in follow-up activities. Classes meet 50-55 minutes weekly. 18 week semester. Students graduate from this program in 10 semesters. The skills developed through this program will last a lifetime.
Tuition: $375 per semester or $85 monthly throughout our school year
Registration (one-time fee): $35.00 This fee is due by July 15, 2024 (If you missed the deadline, fee is due when enrolling.
Book & Listening Materials: $40.00
Class Time: Mondays at 4:55pm with Abby
Start Date: August 25, 2025
Overflow Class Time: Wednesdays at 6pm with Abby (This class will open if needed)
Start Date: August 27, 2025
This class fills early! Contact Michelle today to get registered!
Keyboard Prep - Enrollment Open NOW for Fall 2025
Keyboard Prep Ages 7 to 10 - Appealing to the intellect of this age, Keyboard Prep develops skills in listening, reading, feeling rhythm and honing gross and fine motor skill movement, culminating on the piano. Independence in learning is developed through this class. Parents are encouraged to attend class as often as possible, for better success and consistency in "at home practice". Classes meet 50-55 minutes weekly. 17 week semester.
Tuition: $375 for the semester or $85 monthly throughout the school year
Book & Listening Materials: $40.00
Registration (one-time fee): $35.00
Class Time: Mondays at 6:00pm with Abby
Start Date: August 25, 2025
(Homeschool and private school groups may form daytime classes, if they like, after inquiring.)
Keyboard Prep Year 2 - Enrollment Open NOW for Fall 2025
A continuation of development of skills from Keyboard Prep. New students to our studio may integrate in to this 3 year class. Parents are always welcome to attend class, but it is not mandatory. Classes meet 50-55 minutes weekly. 17 week semester.
Tuition: $375 for the semester or $85 monthly throughout the school year
Book and Materials: $40.00
Class Time: Mondays at 4:55pm with Abby
Beginner students who have had 1 -2 years of private lessons may integrate into this class. The prerequisite of these classes are the listed beginner classes above, or audition with Abby, to be certain this class will be a good fit for the student.
Private Lessons
Michelle & Abby have availability for private students. We place students who are highly motivated individuals and are seeking to master their piano skills, with sights set on consistent - intentional development. We will explore classic and contemporary music, improvisation, performance and performance opportunities, mastery of theory and prep for college study in music. All students must first be interviewed before being placed in Michelle & Abby's private schedules. Lessons are $180 monthly for 45 minute lessons or $120 monthly for 30 minute lessons.
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