Private Lessons

UPDATE: In May 2025 4 of Dr. Harned’s students won prizes in piano solo at the MMTA State Competition.

Unlock your musical potential with lessons with Dr. Bill Harned! Ignite your love for music and benefit from Dr. Harned’s training and performance experience but also academic excellence. He has performed around the world in Canada, Macedonia, Italy, and France. Also, academically he has presented at the World Piano Conference four times.

“Dr. Harned is an amazing musician and is great at imparting his knowledge to both new and experienced piano players. In the 6 years that our son took lessons, he learned not just how to play the piano well, but also a depth of musical theory that let our son pass all of the required tests at CU to test out of the base classes for his music major. We highly recommend Dr. Harned as a piano teacher!”
J.D. McCulloch – Fort Collins, CO

Why choose Dr. Harned as your piano mentor?

  1. Tailored Instruction: Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all lessons! Dr. Harned specializes in the classical style but also provides instruction in other styles, like popular/jazz style that includes reading chord charts. He is dedicated to understanding your unique aspirations and crafting a customized learning path just for you. Whether you dream of mastering the intricate melodies of classical pieces, exploring popular tunes, delving into chord progressions, or venturing into other musical realms, your lessons will be meticulously tailored to suit your preferences and goals.
  2. Igniting Appreciation for Music: Dr. Harned doesn’t just teach piano; he cultivates a deep appreciation for music in each student. Through his infectious passion and patient guidance, you’ll discover the joy of creating beautiful melodies and expressing yourself through the enchanting language of music, whether it be with classical masterpieces or learning to improvise your own tunes.
  3. Accelerated Progress: Experience rapid growth under Dr. Harned’s expert guidance. Having had ten professors of piano as past teachers, he has a keen eye for creating exercises to fix and optimize mechanics to propel you towards proficiency at an accelerated pace. Get ready to see your skills soar!
Dr Bill Harned performing in Duino, Italy at the International Music Festival of the Adriatic

Availability

Dr. Harned currently provides private piano lessons in Starkville and Columbus, Mississippi.

EMAIL bill.harned@gmail.com or CALL (or TEXT “Free Lesson” to) 662-617-1094 NOW to set up a FREE trial lesson and get more information.

Reach out for a free trial lesson today!