Fall Piano
Performance Lab
Play. Create. Collaborate.
What is the Piano Lab?
Our summer piano performance lab is a small-group workshop located at our Monrovia studio where students build confidence, explore creativity, and grow as confident, creative pianists in a supportive, engaging environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform in a relaxed, supportive setting
- Explore improvisation and creative ideas
- Experiment with pop, jazz, and classical styles
- Connect and collaborate with fellow students
- Develop skills through encouraging feedback
Who is it for?
Kids Lab
Ages 8-12
Thursdays, 5-6pm
September 3rd – October 15th
Some playing experience recommended
Teen Lab
Ages 13+
Thursdays, 6pm-7pm
September 3rd – October 15th
Some playing experience recommended
Adult Lab
Ages 18+
Thursdays, 6pm-7pm
September 3rd – October 15th
Some playing experience recommended
All classes take place at our Monrovia studio
All classes take place at our Monrovia studioLimited to only 4-6 students per group!
Spots confirmed after registration & payment
Limited to only 4-6 students per group!
Spots confirmed after registration/payment
What is the Cost?
6-Week Workshop: $240
Early Bird Special: $210 (register before August 15th)
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. Dhiren Panikker (he/him) is a Los Angeles-based pianist, educator, and scholar. As co-owner of Innovation Music Studio, Dhiren teaches lessons in piano, composition, and improvisation, with a particular focus on jazz and popular music. He holds a PhD in ethnomusicology from UC Riverside, MFA in Integrated Composition, Improvisation, and Technology from UC Irvine, and a BM in Jazz Studies and Commercial Music from CSU Fullerton…
