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2025

We’re excited to share that Dallas Piano Academy has been honored with the Award of Excellence, presented by Marty Fort of Music Academy Success!

Out of over 300 music schools across the U.S. and Canada, only 15 received this national recognition for exceptional leadership, growth, and positive impact in their communities—and we’re incredibly grateful to be among them.

This award reflects what we strive for every day: excellence in music education.

Thank you to our amazing teachers, talented students, and supportive families for making this possible!

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Our adult piano students took the stage recently at the prestigious Steinway Hall – Dallas, delivering beautiful performances in the exquisite gallery space. It was an inspiring evening celebrating their talent and hard work!

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Keep Music Alive celebrated the milestone 11th Annual "Teach Music Week" in March, 2025, and Dallas Piano Academy was proud to participate! The ultimate goal of Teach Music Week is to help more kids and adults reap the educational, therapeutic and social benefits of playing music.

2024 NEWS

Dallas Piano Academy Joins the 9th Annual Kids Music Day Celebration

Dallas, TX — October 4, 2024 — Dallas Piano Academy is excited to announce its participation in the 9th Annual Kids Music Day, an international event that celebrates and promotes the power of music in children's lives. This year, over 1,200 locations across the United States, Canada, and beyond will host special events and activities from Friday, September 27th through Sunday, October 13th, all in honor of Kids Music Day.

Dallas Piano Academy will be joining music schools around the globe in supporting this initiative, which is spearheaded by Keep Music Alive, a national nonprofit organization. Through their annual Kids Music Day and Teach Music Week programs, Keep Music Alive is dedicated to helping kids and adults experience the educational, therapeutic, and social benefits of playing music.

In celebration, Dallas Piano Academy is hosting five exciting showcase recitals this weekend, highlighting the incredible talent and progress of its young musicians. Families are invited to attend and support these budding artists while learning more about the importance of music education.

Kids Music Day is backed by a host of celebrity ambassadors, including Julie Andrews, Jack Black, Pat Benatar, Kenny Loggins, and many others who are passionate about music education. This year’s event is also supported by major music industry brands, such as Alfred Music, CASIO, Conn-Selmer, and Remo Percussion, who are all committed to inspiring the next generation of musicians.

“We are thrilled to be part of this wonderful event,” said Lisa Emmick, owner of Dallas Piano Academy. “Music has the power to change lives, and through Kids Music Day, we can help ensure that more children have access to music education and all the incredible benefits it brings.”

For more information on how you can get involved or to learn more about Dallas Piano Academy’s lessons and programs, visit www.dallaspianoacademy.com or contact the academy at 214-343-4804.

About Dallas Piano Academy: Dallas Piano Academy is a leading music school offering private lessons in piano, voice, guitar, and ukulele. Located in the Lake Highlands neighborhood, the academy is committed to nurturing musical talent and helping students thrive through personalized, high-quality instruction.

About Keep Music Alive: Keep Music Alive is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to inspire more people to experience the joys of playing music. Their major programs include Teach Music Week, Kids Music Day, and year-round Musical Instrument Petting Zoo events. For more information, visit www.KeepMusicAlive.org.

Summer Rocket Program

We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our students who participated in our Summer Rocket program! This summer, several of our dedicated musicians reached new musical heights by challenging themselves in amazing ways. Whether it was adding a second instrument, doubling up on lessons each week, or committing to one-hour sessions, their hard work and passion for music truly paid off!

To honor their achievements, we are proud to present them with a beautiful trophy as a symbol of their dedication and progress. These students not only enhanced their musical skills but also set an inspiring example for everyone at Dallas Piano Academy. Their commitment to excellence is something we are excited to celebrate!

Dallas Piano Academy named Nominee for Best in DFW Women Owned Business 2024

Dallas Piano Academy is thrilled to receive a nomination for Best in DFW again in 2024! Thank you to all who considered and nominated us! Voting is live through June 2024, and winners will be announced in the fall. 

Dallas Piano Academy featured on Podcast 

Have a listen! Dallas Piano Academy was featured on as a guest with the Chamber Chicks on the "What In East Dallas Is Going On?" Podcast! Check it out here. 

Dallas Piano Academy Named Finalist for National Music School of the Year Award

Dallas Piano Academy has been selected as one of seven finalists for the prestigious National Music School of the Year Award. The award is presented annually by the Music Academy Success System, an international association of music academy owners.

"We are honored to be recognized as a finalist for the National Music School of the Year Award," said Lisa Emmick, owner and founder of Dallas Piano Academy. "This opportunity not only showcases the Academy’s achievements but also highlights its commitment to continuous improvement."

As a finalist, Mrs. Emmick will travel to Las Vegas to deliver a presentation to music studio owners from around the world, with the final winner to be selected during the event.

2023 NEWS

DALLAS PIANO ACADEMY WINS LIVE LOCAL AWARD FROM EAST DALLAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Dallas Piano Academy nominated as Best in DFW

We are thrilled to announce that Dallas Piano Academy has been nominated as BEST IN DFW by the Dallas Morning News in two categories! Best Summer Camp and Best Women Owned Business!

2022 NEWS

PUBLIC PERFORMANCES

Several of our students performed at the Dallas Arboretum's Christmas Village to provide musical entertainment and usher in the holiday season for 2022. The Dallas Arboretum is beautiful any time of year, but the Christmas Village with it's fun activities and thousands of twinkling lights is extra special. We were so proud of each and every student who participated and are thankful to the Dallas Arboretum for the amazing opportunity to showcase our students. 

OUTSTANDING FACULTY

I am continually amazed by the quality of our wonderful teaching faculty! Read about one of our master teachers, Jeraldine Wooldridge!

OFFICIAL RIBBON CUTTING

Our official ribbon cutting, sponsored by the Great East Dallas Chamber of Commerce was held in October, 2022. We enjoyed hosting everyone and showing off our new offices. We're so proud of our new space and thankful to our customers for the opportunity to provide the best music education in Dallas. 

Have you seen our awesome new sign? It lights up great in the evening and can be spotted as you approach on Northwest Highway! 

Opening Day! August 15, 2022. These wonderful balloons were a great way to welcome everyone including our teachers, students and their families and were provided by In the Air Balloons. 

July 2022 - We are busy getting our new offices ready! Each room is equipped with at least one acoustic piano. They are all getting moved in and tuned up! 

NEW LOCATION COMING!

We signed a lease for a new location for our offices! We look forward to opening in August, 2022. 

Spring Recital

Our spring recitals were held Saturday, May 7th. Recitals are a great experience for our students. Performing something you know well in a beautiful setting is fun! This opportunity is included for our students and we encourage students to invite as many family and friends as they like! We know they'll enjoy it!

Congrats on a Great Performance!

Congrats to Ruth (as Jasmine) and Timothy (as Jafar) on their recent performances in their school’s production of Aladdin! Our Ms. Jessica helped them perfect their parts, and they were fabulous!

February Recital

Students who began lessons prior to the end of 2021 had the opportunity to perform recently and everyone did a stellar job! Our final performer was Katherine who shared one of her favorite pieces, Mozart’s Fantasia in D Minor. Katherine set a new year’s resolution on January 1, 2019 to practice one of her instruments every day (she also plays fiddle and ukulele). She hasn’t missed a day since!

Pet of the Month!

Meet Milo, our February pet of the month! Milo belongs to Tate. They just got Milo in September and he is the family’s first dog. He’s just turned one so is still very much a puppy and loves to chew anything and everything. He also likes having puppy playdates with the neighbor’s dog and annoying the family cat, Scout.

Olympic Practice Challenge

Our Olympic Practice Challenge is underway! Be sure to log your practice each day to earn your medal!

Pet of the Month!

Our Pet of the Month is named Tippy! Her human, Isaac, says that she loves to play fetch and sleep. She got her name because she has white on the tip of her tail! What a cute dog!

Music Education

There have been so many studies that validate the importance of music study to a child’s development. Here’s another one! As reported in Psychology Today: "Students who learned to play a musical instrument in elementary and continued playing in high school not only score significantly higher but were about one academic year ahead of their non-music peers with regard to their English, mathematics and science skills," The article goes on to clarify that “these exam-based statistics were consistent across the board, regardless of socioeconomic background, gender, ethnicity or prior learning in science, math, and English.” Parents, you should be proud that you are enriching your child with a music education that will give great enjoyment, while also building their brain power and giving them a skill that they can enjoy for a lifetime!

January 2022 - A note from the Director

In the past year, Dallas Piano Academy has tripled in size and gone from two teachers to seven! We have you, our faithful students to thank for that! Many of our new students have come to us by “word of mouth” and we appreciate your recommendations! 

I love to share the story of the formation of Dallas Piano Academy. I am the daughter of a piano teacher and have taught piano myself as an independent teacher for decades! My teaching style is very nurturing and individualized, and promotes love and appreciation of music for a lifetime. Families appreciate the skills their student builds, as well as the way their children enjoy their lessons. I find that it is easy to teach well when you love your students and love your job! However, my schedule is usually full with very few openings.

That is when I decided to seek out teachers who had the same philosophy about music education. Dallas Piano Academy now has several teachers available, so students have more flexibility to continue lessons without interruption if their schedule changes. As we have grown, we also have the infrastructure to continue to offer new and exciting programs for our students to enjoy beyond what can be offered by a solo teacher. At the same time it is important to me that we continue to build a relationship with each individual student and are working toward their personal success!

One of the things I love about our studio is that the teachers are 100% invested in the success of their students, and we truly care about helping them achieve their full potential!

We still have wait lists for some days of the week. As we add a new teacher, their schedule quickly fills. We are continually interviewing new teachers, but we are VERY picky about those who teach with us. In addition to passing our musicianship criteria, anyone who teaches lessons with us must pass extensive background and security checks. Our standards have kept us from growing as fast as demand would allow, but that is OK.

I’m really excited about the new teachers who will be working with our voice and guitar students. The voice teacher has a degree in vocal performance, and has performed everything from sacred, to opera, to jazz!  She is also part of the music ministry of her church. The guitar teacher is a graduate of the prestigious Berklee School of Music with a degree in guitar performance, experience in multiple styles and a very strong theory background. 

Thank you again for your trust and patronage! We are looking forward to a great 2022 filled with lots of wonderful music!

Lisa Emmick

We have two new offerings for 2022!

Voice Lessons

We have received so many requests for voice lessons in recent years, and we’ve found the perfect person who has the knowledge and warm, friendly teaching philosophy that we promote!

We have special curriculums crafted specifically for voices as young as 5 years old to develop their singing voice. Singing lessons are also great as students gain a lot of self confidence performing in front of others! It is a great instrument too – you always have your voice with you!

For our students who are interested in singing pop music, our school is proud to be the only music academy in our area licensed to offer the Singer’s Edge Program™ at no extra cost to our students! This unique program has been used by award-winning singers including The Weeknd, Drake/OVO's Majid Jordan, Jazz Cartier, Alyssa Reid, Hollerado, and more. The Singer’s Edge Program™ is great for all levels of singers from beginners to advanced!

Guitar Lessons

In the new year we’ll also be offering guitar lessons! We’ve often had requests in the past for guitar lessons – either for a sibling or to go along with a student’s piano lessons! We are currently creating a list of students who are interested, and as soon as we have enough we’ll be bringing in the teacher to start.

We looked long and hard for a guitar teacher to teach with us. We think it is important for guitar students to go beyond learning to play a few tunes – we want them to have a clear understanding of the guitar and learn to read music too.

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