For Young Pianists
Kids Piano Lessons in Fresno
Private, step-by-step piano lessons for children in Fresno and Clovis, with an award-winning teacher who helps young students read music, build confidence, and fall in love with the piano.

- Focus
- Discipline
- Confidence
- A Lifelong Skill

Why Start Piano Lessons as a Child
Childhood is a wonderful time to begin the piano. Young students absorb new ideas quickly, and the habits they form early tend to stay with them for life. Regular lessons and practice ask children to slow down, pay attention, and stick with something a little challenging until it clicks.
Along the way, piano builds focus and discipline, and every new piece a child learns to play gives a real, well-earned boost of confidence. Most of all, it is a lifelong skill. A child who learns to play well today has music to come back to, enjoy, and share for the rest of their life.

Learning to Read Music from the Very Beginning
In Naira's lessons, reading music is not an afterthought. Children learn to read notes and rhythms from the start, with a strong focus on sight-reading. Instead of memorizing pieces by rote, they come to understand the page in front of them.
That understanding makes a lasting difference. A child who can read music can sit down with a new piece and work it out on their own, which makes practice at home more independent and progress more rewarding, for students and for parents.
“A child who can read music can sit down with a new piece and work it out on their own.”

A Patient, Step-by-Step Approach
Every child learns differently, so lessons are private and personal. Naira works one-on-one with each student and builds skills gradually, one step at a time, so new ideas rest on a solid foundation rather than being rushed.
As each small step becomes comfortable, the next one feels within reach. Children see their own progress, and their confidence grows with every lesson.
Learning from an Experienced Teacher
- DMA in Piano & Pedagogy
- 27-Year MTAC Member
- Steinway & Sons Top Music Teacher 2017
- Nearly 30 Years Teaching
When you choose a piano teacher for your child, experience matters. Naira Shahsouvarian holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano & Pedagogy from a Russian conservatory, so she has studied both how to play at a high level and how to teach.
She has been teaching for nearly 30 years and has been a member of the Music Teachers' Association of California (MTAC) for 27 years. An award-winning pianist, she was named a Steinway & Sons 2017 Top Music Teacher, as voted by Valley Music Center. Parents can feel confident their child is learning from a dedicated, highly trained musician.

Serving Fresno and Clovis Families
Lessons take place by appointment at Naira's studio at 9148 N. Price Ave, Fresno, CA 93720, convenient for families in both Fresno and Clovis.
To ask about scheduling, lesson details, or whether lessons are a good fit for your child, call Naira at (818) 536-2886 or send a message through the contact form.
Kind Words
What Parents Say
★★★★★
When I was younger, I took piano lessons from Naira for many years. She is an amazing teacher. When trying to decide where to take my son for piano lessons, there were no other options in my mind. She has been fabulous with my son. He has been taking lessons from her for only a year and a half, and his musical abilities have far exceeded what I ever would have expected at this point. I highly recommend Naira to everyone, old and young!
Questions
Kids Piano Lessons: FAQ
Do you offer piano lessons for kids in Fresno?
Yes. Naira teaches private piano lessons for children at her Fresno studio, by appointment.
Do you teach children from Clovis?
Yes. Naira teaches students from both Fresno and Clovis.
Will my child learn to read music?
Yes. Reading music and sight-reading are a focus from the very beginning, so children understand the page instead of memorizing by rote.
What is Naira's teaching approach with children?
Lessons are private, personal, and step-by-step, building skills gradually so confidence grows with every lesson.
How do I find out about schedules and lesson details?
Please call Naira at (818) 536-2886 or send a message through the contact form, and she will be happy to answer your questions and arrange a time.

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