Welcome! 

Studio J

My name is Janelle Bracken, and Studio J is the warm, encouraging space in my home where I teach piano.  Students come for lessons each week.  I mentor, teach, support, and lead each of my students on a musical journey, which is fun, engaging, and full of enthusiasm.  My students develop musical skills that will be with them for the rest of their lives.  Music is wonderful, and powerful.  There's only one chance for a child to  begin piano.  I give my very best, because I know how crucial a great start is to the success and confidence of a new player.    I don't teach beginners because it's all I can do.  I teach beginners with passion, because I love the first years of lessons, which lay the foundation for pianists'  success.  

Located in Indianapolis, IN, the studio is conveniently located off I-65 at the Southport Road exit.  

Recent News


  • As of December 14, 2016,  Studio J is still full and overflowing with students!  I do have a Wait List, but with the new semester beginning, I may have openings coming available, so I am happy to answer inquiries about lessons.  I really appreciate your interest in my studio, and if you like, please contact me using the form to the right.  I would be happy to talk with you about piano and place your name on my list for a full-time slot (we meet weekly) or a Time-Share slot.   
  • TIME-SHARE SLOTS are new to Studio J.  This idea was born from my desire to offer those on my wait list a chance to get started in piano, even though all of my traditional time slots are taken.  If your time slot is a Time-Share, then you and another student will attend lessons in alternate weeks, or according to a schedule created for each month.  You will not attend lessons together.  Students will average 2 private lessons per month, possibly more depending upon the month.  This concept is less than ideal, and is not a match to everyone, but let me know if Time-Sharing interests you.    
  •  25 years of Teaching Piano!  On July 1, 2016, I celebrated the beginning of my piano studio, which occurred way back in 1991.  I am so thankful to be teaching piano, and thank all of the piano families who have studied here, both past and present.  

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