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

  • We had a lovely spring studio recital on Wednesday, May 15.  Students performed solos and duets, and we had some bittersweet moments because two of my seniors performed for their last recital before graduation and heading off to college.  One had studied for 9.5 years, the other for 5 years.  
  • 2019-2020 enrollment for current students has just taken place, and I am finalizing my schedule by June 1 for next school year.  If you are interested in obtaining a time slot, please contact me as soon as possible.  I will be contacting those on my wait list soon.  
  • Nearly 28 years of Teaching Piano!  On July 1, 2019,  I will be celebrating 28 years since opening Studio J on 7/1/1991.  I am so thankful to be teaching piano in Indianapolis.    
  • Last fall, we had a recital in mid-November, and on the weekend of October 27-28, students attended one of two Piano Parties here at the studio.  Students performed fall selections, had a pizza supper, played music games, and won prizes.  Please visit the Studio J Facebook page for photos--find us on Facebook at Studio J Piano Lessons Indianapolis.    

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