About
Applause Piano Studio offers private piano lessons, a Pre-Piano Program, Early Childhood Music, and Kindermusik. The studio also offers Adult Piano Lessons as part of its programming.
• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Schedule: Weekly private piano lessons, with 30-minute, 45-minute, or 60-minute options
Applause Piano Studio offers private piano lessons to students of all ages and abilities in the Capital Region/Latham area in New York. Weekly private piano lessons are offered at 30-minute, 45-minute, or 60-minute intervals.
The studio is owned and directed by MaryAlice McCullen-Senecal, 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. Her credentials include a Master of Science in Education in Music Education and Piano Pedagogue from the College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York, and a Bachelor of Science in Education in Music Education and Special Education with a concentration in piano and voice studies. She also holds certification in Private Piano Instruction from the Octavo School of Musical Arts and Kindermusik Teacher Certification.
The stated goal for Applause Piano Studio is “to create a lifelong love and enjoyment of music and learning,” and the mission statement says, “I believe music should be inspiring, motivating, personable, progressive and FUN!” Families describe the teacher, often called “MeLaLa,” as caring, enthusiastic, and passionate about music in their testimonials. Several testimonials mention experiences in Kindermusik, the Pre-Piano Program, and private piano lessons, and describe children who enjoy their lessons and continue with piano over multiple years.
Last updated May 27, 2026.
• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Schedule: Weekly private piano lessons, with 30-minute, 45-minute, or 60-minute options
Applause Piano Studio offers private piano lessons to students of all ages and abilities in the Capital Region/Latham area in New York. Weekly private piano lessons are offered at 30-minute, 45-minute, or 60-minute intervals.
The studio is owned and directed by MaryAlice McCullen-Senecal, 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. Her credentials include a Master of Science in Education in Music Education and Piano Pedagogue from the College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York, and a Bachelor of Science in Education in Music Education and Special Education with a concentration in piano and voice studies. She also holds certification in Private Piano Instruction from the Octavo School of Musical Arts and Kindermusik Teacher Certification.
The stated goal for Applause Piano Studio is “to create a lifelong love and enjoyment of music and learning,” and the mission statement says, “I believe music should be inspiring, motivating, personable, progressive and FUN!” Families describe the teacher, often called “MeLaLa,” as caring, enthusiastic, and passionate about music in their testimonials. Several testimonials mention experiences in Kindermusik, the Pre-Piano Program, and private piano lessons, and describe children who enjoy their lessons and continue with piano over multiple years.
Last updated May 27, 2026.
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