About
Applause Piano Studio offers one-on-one private piano lessons for students ages 6 to 18. Lessons are weekly and are available in 30, 45, or 60 minute intervals. Students who register for the full year receive a total of 30 lessons.
Programs
- Private piano lessons for students ages 6-18 — 6-18 · Weekly private lessons; 30, 45, or 60 minute intervals · $1,765–$2,290
- Adult private piano lessons — 18+ · Weekly private lessons; 30, 45, or 60 minute intervals · $1,765–$2,290
At a glance
- Ages: 6–18 years old
- Price range: $1,765–$2,290
- General schedule: Weekly private piano lessons. Applause Piano Studio coincides with a typical academic school year. Students registering for the full year receive a total of 30 lessons.
About the provider
MaryAlice McCullen-Senecal is the owner and Executive Director of Applause Piano Studio. She began teaching piano in 1971 and has taught hundreds of students over the last five decades. The studio’s mission is to create a lifelong love and enjoyment of music and learning, and it describes music as inspiring, motivating, personable, progressive, and fun. MaryAlice McCullen-Senecal holds a Master of Science in Education in Music Education and Piano Pedagogy, a Bachelor of Science in Education in Music Education and Special Education with a concentration in Piano and Voice Studies, an Octavo School of Musical Arts certification in Private Piano Instruction, and a Kindermusik Teacher Certification.
Offers one-on-one private piano lessons. Enrollment is limited. Students enrolling after the start of the year have tuition pro-rated. Rolling basis enrollment. Yearly registration fee is $60 per student, with $40 covering recital performance costs. Fee does not include registration for NYSSMA or piano competitions. Non-refundable fee.
What families say
“I LOVE piano lessons and YOU!” — R.P.
“MaryAlice, YOU are my FAVORITE teacher. I LOVE to play the piano! You and piano are my LOVE!” — L.H
“We are very grateful that we started off my son's piano journey with Ms. MaryAlice at Applause. Since Pre-Piano, my son has never stopped loving his piano lessons with "MeLaLa!" She is fun (this is super important to engage my child) and positive and always motivates and encourages students to do their best.” — GB
Last updated August 26, 2026.
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