Welcome! 

Studio J

My name is Janelle Bracken, and Studio J is the warm, encouraging space in my home where I teach piano.  Music is wonderful, and powerful.  Each child can begin piano lessons only once.  Make it a great beginning! 

I give my very best to each student because I know how crucial a great start is to the success and confidence of a new player.  I mentor, teach, support, and enthusiastically guide each of my students on a fun and engaging musical journey.  My school-aged students develop musical skills that will be with them for the rest of their lives and many of my students play other instruments.  Because I love the first years of lessons, I am passionate  about providing beginners with a solid foundation for the music they want to play in the future, whatever style that may be.  

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

Recent News

Studio J lessons are in-person.   😊         
  • As of 6/22/2025, Studio J's enrollment is full.  Current students have now re-enrolled for 2025-2026.  I have drawn up a new teaching schedule for next year, and unfortunately there are no new openings.  Please reach out, however, if you are interested in having your student join Studio J at some point.  Tell me more about your child's interest in piano, using the contact form to the right.  I will be happy to send you the link to a Google survey for potential new students.  
  • On Friday, 5/9/2025, we had a very lovely Studio J Spring Recital.  
  • On Friday, November 22, 2024, students presented their  Studio J  Autumn Recital.     
  • NEW EVENT:  On Saturday, November 2, ten of my students performed in the first-ever GIMTA (Greater Indpls Music Teachers Assn) Piano Ensemble Concert.  
  • Saturday, July 1, 2024 marked my 33rd year since opening Studio J back in 1991!   
  • We said goodbye to four graduating HS seniors at our May 10, 2024 studio recital.  We also closed with a performance of the piano quartet:   "You'll Be Back" from Hamilton.  The 2P8H arrangement is by Melody Bober.  It's great fun to play!    
  • Friday, November 17, 2023 we presented the Studio J  Autumn Recital.     
  • On Friday evening, May 12, 2023 we held our Studio J Spring Recital, and Jonah Irons performed on his last recital as a high school senior.  It was his 27th recital since beginning piano study at age 4.  He and his two older brothers concluded a 14 year-long era of piano study here at Studio J.  They will certainly be missed!  
  • Friday, November 4, 2022 was our very successful Fall Studio Recital.  All school-aged students performed solos and there were several duets as well.  
  • Our Spring Recital was wonderful!  It was held on Friday, April 22, 2022.   One delightful hour of piano solos and duets presented by students aged 6 to 18.  I have two seniors graduating this year who have both studied here for many years.  It's always sad to see them go!    
  • Fall Recital - November 19, 2021.  We welcomed back one student who had been online for over a year.  Sweet times!
  • April 23, 2021-Studio J Spring Recital.  This recital was when my HS senior daughter and I premiered "Joie de Vivre", a 1 piano, 4-hand duet I commissioned Kevin Olson to write to commemorate my 30th Anniversary of teaching piano.  ​

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