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Our mission is to fulfill your dream of playing the piano or guitar beautifully, to share the joy of learning music, and develop the full artistic potential of every student.

Apple Valley Piano and Guitar Academy is the Best Studio for Children in the South Metro 

Located near County Rd. 42 and Pilot Knob Rd. in Apple Valley, just minutes from Lakeville, Rosemount and Farmington.

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Give Your Student the Best Chance to Become a Talented Musician

Since 1999, we've successfully guided hundreds of students to mastery of the guitar and piano. We provide the best instruction, instruments, curriculum and coaching ensuring your child will play the instrument to the best of their ability.

Here's What to Expect:

State of the Art Pianos

Piano lessons are taught on modern hybrid digitals, and classic acoustic grand pianos. Our pianos allow the student to learn all the subtleties associated with piano performance.

Spacious & Professional Studios

Three spacious, professional studios with amenities for parents and students, including a waiting room, free Wi-Fi and hot and cold beverages.

Highly Engaged, Full Time Instructors

Students receive free sheet music and learning materials developed over the past 25 years by our instructors.

Comprehensive Musical Training

Your student will receive well-rounded, thorough instruction including technique, musicianship, interpretation, theory & ear training.

Tenacious Commitment to Unlocking Growth

We have a proven approach, passion, and dedication to get the results and help children grow.

An Academy Instead of Piano Lessons

Your student will receive much more than just "piano lessons". Over the past 20 years, our teachers have created and composed numerous, unique learning materials for exclusive use by our students. These materials are free of charge.

Unlock Mastery with Our Instruments, Environment & Instruction

Most piano lessons and music teachers provide part-time piano lessons or end up using amateur instruments in their living room.  Our Piano Academy engages students with professional, top of the line instructors, instruments and tactics to become lifelong musicians.

Serving Apple Valley, Lakeville Rosemount & Farmington Based Piano Lessons

While our name is the Apple Valley Piano and Guitar Academy, we're the perfect music school for the entire south metro region of Dakota County Minnesota.  Our spring and fall piano lessons are filled with students from Apple Valley, Rosemount, Lakeville & Farmington, because our studio is centrally positioned off Pilot Knob between 160th street and County Road 42.

Apple Valley MN Best Lessons Since 1999

We Help Young Beginners Become Musical Artists.

We offer lessons in person at our studios, and remotely with FaceTime or Zoom. We are located in Apple Valley, MN near the intersection of Pilot Knob Road and County Road 42. Studio hours are 8 AM to 8 PM Monday-Friday, 9 AM to 3:00 PM Saturday-Sunday.  Closed Fridays during the Summer Session.

Since 1999

Piano & Guitar Lessons for Students of Any Skill Level

We've helped hundreds of children and adults grow into competent, established musicians over the decades.

Early Childhood & Beginner

We are early childhood specialists!  We'll help your young beginner get started and build into an artist through a tried & true approach.

Intermediates

We've developed a perfect mix of challenge, enjoyment & incentive to keep intermediates engaged & advancing.

Advanced Intermediates

We'll help your teenage student accomplish their goals, develop into artists, and grow.

Our mission is to fulfill your dream of playing the piano or guitar beautifully, to share the joy of learning music, and develop the full artistic potential of every student.

Learn with top-tier equipment & a harmonious environment

We've developed a fantastic learning environment that's exquisitely organized to help your student learn.  We have 4 studios with state of the art pianos & electric keyboards, and you'll

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Our Home Studio is Exquisite in Equipment, Comfort & Environment

We've transformed an entire floor of our modern home into premium studios for piano and guitar teaching. You and your student will love learning in our clean, professional & meticulously maintained studios.

Our primary piano is a Hallet & Davis acoustic grand piano.

Our secondary instrument is a high-end, Kawai CA-98 digital piano with "Grand Piano Feel II".

The two pianos allow students to gain experience with digital and acoustic keyboard instruments.

Large, comfortable couch seating for family members.

Digital education software, games & MIDI connections for vast capabilities & recording.

Areas We Serve

Professional Piano Lessons in Lakeville, Apple Valley, Rosemount & Farmington

We are centrally located off of Pilot Knob in Apple Valley Minnesota, but we're a very short drive from Lakeville, Rosemount & Eagan.  

If you're searching for piano lessons for your child and you live in Lakeville Minnesota, Apple Valley Minnesota, Rosemount or Farmington Minnesota, then we hope you'd take some time to explore what we offer.

Piano Lessons Lakeville Minnesota

We're located off of Pilot Knob, just blocks near the Lakeville Minnesota and Apple Valley Border.  If you're searching for piano lessons in Lakeville Minnesota, then you'll love how close we are to Lakeville.

Piano Lessons Apple Valley Minnesota

Searching for piano lessons in Apple Valley Minnesota, or the 55068 zip code? We're an Apple Valley Piano and Guitar Academy that specializes in students ages 5 to 18, and we're on the south end of Apple Valley.

Piano Lessons Rosemount Minnesota

If you're in Rosemount Minnesota and you're searching Google for Rosemount Piano Lessons, Rosemount MN Guitar Lessons or Piano teachers near Rosemount, MN - then you're in the right place.

Hear from our Students

We're honored to have had so many great students & families join us over the decades, and here's just a few kind words from our customers.

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The extra attention and personalized learning has made all the difference for our son and I would recommend them to any family
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Craig Stevens

Parent

AVGA has been instrumental in turning Matt into the musician he is today.
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Cassie Moskal

Parent of Student

We are extremely happy with his progress and very comfortable giving AVGPA high recommendations
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Deepak Thapa

Parent of a beginner student

I recommend them without hesitation to anyone interested in the piano.
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Michelle Carter

Mother with multiple students

Miss Laureen is truly invested in helping her students grow musically, and helping them to have fun while doing it. Highly recommend!!
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Ben Taylor

Parent of elementary aged student

I would recommend AVGPA to ANYONE seeking to learn guitar or piano!
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Chirayu Thapa

Long Time Student

Address:
15352 Dunbar Avenue
Apple Valley, Minnesota

Contact:
952-322-4329
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