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.  Each child can begin piano lessons only once.  Make it a great beginning!  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 am able to do.  I choose to 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

  • The 2019-2020 school year began on Monday, August 12, and Studio J enrollment is full.  Please contact me if you would like to ask about piano study here and to place your child's name on my wait list.    
  • 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.  ​
  • 28 years of Teaching Piano!  On July 1, 2019,  I  celebrated the anniversary of 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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