The Ellen Johansen Music Studio offers:
Music and Movement Classes for Young ChildrenGroup Piano Lessons for Elementary Aged Children
Prive Piano Lessons for Teenagers and Adults
Early Childhood Music and Movement Classes Update
January 1, 2025
*Drop In classes are now available!
Discount if joining for entire session!
*Home Material is mandatory for all participants after first drop in class attended
Family Music for Babies (Babies and Non Walkers through 15 months)
- Tuesdays 11:30 - 12:15 AM
- $30 per class if joining entire session
- Mandatory Home Material
- DATES: Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 26, March 11, 18, 25 April 1, 8, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20
- Tuesdays at 11:30 - 12:15 am
- $35 per class.
- Dates available: January 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 26, March 11, 18, 25 April 1, 8, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20
- Home Material will be mandatory after first class attended.
Family Music: New Friends (15 months - 3 Years)
- Wednesdays at 10:00 - 10:45 am
- $30 per class if joining for entire session (15 classes)
- Mandatory Home Material
- Dates: January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 26, March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21
- Wednesdays 10:00 am - 10:45 am
- $35 per class.
- Home Material will be mandatory after first class attended.
- Dates available: January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 26, March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21
*Cycle of Seasons (3s and 4s)
- Wednesdays 4:15 - 5:00
- $30 per class if joining for entire session (15 classes)
- Dates: January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 26, March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21
- Mandatory Home Material
- Wednesdays 4:15 - 5:00
- $35 per class.
- Home Material will be mandatory after first class attended.
- Dates available: January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 26, March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21
*Children must be accompanied by an adult for the entire class
Music Makers At Home in the World - Pre K 4s, and Kindergartners
- Tuesdays 4:15 - 5:15 - Drop off class for the first 40 minutes. An adult MUST accompany the child for the final 20 minutes. NO EXCEPTIONS
- DATES: Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 26, March 11, 18, 25 April 1, 8, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20
- Home Material is mandatory and included in the total cost of the program. For families rejoining, the home material is less than the first session.
- If joining for your first session, the Home material is more because it includes the red bag and the Music Makers Album
Ellen Johansen, owner and sole teacher, is an early childhood music and movement instructor. She is also a piano teacher and has taught piano for over 40 years. The Ellen Johansen Music Studio has been offering Musikgarten classes and group/private piano lessons for over 30 years.
The music studio in East Hampton is a carpeted, fully equipped music studio with five digital pianos and two Steinways. The classroom is adjusted for early childhood music classes so that it is toddler friendly.
My alumni have gone on to be major participants and stars of their School music programs, often taking solos and top positions in their orchestras, bands, chorus and Musicals. Many have continued their music in such prestigous colleges and Universities, such as Stamford, Yale, and Harvard. My most recent Senior attended Tanglewood's Composer's program the Summer of 2024.
"We tried that other music class in town and came back because we find your classes intellectually stimulating."
- Parent enrolling in a Toddler Music Program
"Is Today Music Day?"
-a daily question from many of my enthusiastic toddlers!
We all enjoyed your program so much! What is truly amazing, is the fact that they all walked into the class and didn't know one thing about music. And look at them now. You did an amazing job!
- Parent of a child finishing Book 4 of Music Makers at the Keyboard
"Lillette woke up and twirled around singing "the north wind doth blow and we shall have snow and what will the robin do then? He'll keep himself warm inside of the barn and he'll hide himself under his wing. Poor thing. " I almost died from the cuteness. Thanks for giving her this gift. "
Mother of a Three Year Old Enrolled in Cycle of Seasons
From a mother of a piano student studying with Ellen Johansen:
Hi Ms Ellen,
I heard my son play the First Noel this morning. What a total change from a boring just reading notes play he did before your piano lesson with him. So beautiful with all the dynamics. My spirit just lifted and brought me memories.(we use to sing this in church when I was a little girl) Isn’t that amazing!? A simple music can changed your mood and can take you back in time. God is so good, for giving us the gift of music. Just want to let you know.