piano

Music is a more potent instrument than any other for education. – Plato

Your Instructor...

Alison Braley lives in Eustis, Florida, with her husband, Shaun, the studio’s trumpet instructor. Together they have served in church ministry for nearly 25 years. In addition to teaching, Alison homeschools her youngest son, enjoys supporting her oldest son at football games, loves to paint murals, and pursues nature photography in her free time.

Alison began studying piano at the age of eight and quickly discovered a lifelong passion for music. Throughout her school years, she participated in festivals and competitions, earning college scholarships and gaining early experience accompanying church choirs, praise teams, and student performers.

She studied Piano Performance at William Carey College in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, before completing a Bachelor of Music in Church Music at The Baptist College of Florida. During her college years, she regularly accompanied instrumentalists and vocalists and performed in both concert and jazz bands.

With more than 25 years of teaching experience, Alison has worked with students ranging from age four to senior adults. She is dedicated to helping each student grow at their own pace by creating engaging, personalized lessons that build confidence, musicianship, and a lifelong love of music. In addition to teaching, she has performed for weddings, special events, church ministries, and praise bands, giving her experience in a wide variety of musical styles.

three Locations available

Local studio

Mrs. Braley teaches from her home studio in Eustis, Florida. Families are welcome to relax in the living room during lessons or wait in their vehicle if they prefer. For younger siblings, a sunroom stocked with LEGO® and Play-Doh provides a fun place to play while they wait. Students should also be ready to say hello to Ahsoka, the studio’s friendly small dog!

Student's home

Mrs. Braley also offers in-home lessons throughout the surrounding area. For families who live farther from Eustis or prefer not to make the drive, in-home lessons provide a convenient option in the comfort of their own home.

Online

The platform RockOutLoud is used for all online lessons, including the occasional group lesson. Online lessons can also be used as an alternative when sickness prevents travel. Click here for setup instructions.

Piano or keyboard

Do you need to have a piano in order to take lessons? The short answer is no. Keyboards are sufficient for practice, however, a piano is always preferred. There are several differences between a piano and keyboard. One of those differences is the ability to play different dynamics – that is, learning how to play loudly and softly. Budget friendly keyboards are unable to do this. 

  • If you do not have room for a full size piano or you would rather wait to invest, click this link for a beginning option I recommend
  • If you are ready to take the leap, I would be happy to discuss with you other options available or give advice on how to shop for a piano.

Lesson Information

Private and Group lessons available for ages 5 and above.