Oso Music Lessons

Private One-on-one piano, violin, and voice lessons. I began sharing my talent for music through teaching in the 2001.

For guidelines and more info, visit https://omusiclessons.wordpress.com

ABOUT MARIA:
Raised in a family that devoted years to me to learn music and started my private studies at the age of 8, I later earned scholarships that would help me pursue my Music Composition and Art Composition Bachelors. I have since performed at various venues including the Barrus Concert Hall in Rexburg, Idaho, the De

05/02/2026

Piano Care Reminder 🎹 (SLIDE-> to see what you CAN do.)

I know we all love a beautifully styled home, but please don’t place real plants (especially leafy ones like plantain) on or near your piano.

Pianos are extremely sensitive to moisture. Even small amounts of humidity from watering plants, damp soil, or misting can:
• Warp the wood
• Rust internal strings and metal parts
• Affect tuning stability
• Shorten the life of the instrument

I see this kind of damage more often than you’d think — many pianos are unintentionally mistreated this way & can never be fixed again.

If you’d like to style your piano, go for:
• Lamps
• Framed art
• Sheet music displays
• High-quality faux plants or dried flowers (that won’t fall everywhere)

Keep it dry, simple, and elegant so your piano can stay beautiful AND sound its best.

Your piano is an instrument, not a shelf — treat it with care 🤍🖤🤍

10/11/2025

🎹 Quick Tip for Piano Students!
Want faster, smoother fingers? Try these 3 exercises today:
1️⃣ Finger lifts
2️⃣ Spider exercises
3️⃣ Scales in opposite order
Consistency = progress! 💙
Check out more tips at LINK IN BIO!

10/11/2025

Parents, you got this! 🌟
✅ Set short, achievable goals
✅ Celebrate progress, not perfection
✅ Make practice fun & consistent
Piano can teach patience, focus, and confidence!
More parent tips → https://osomusiclessons.wordpress.com/ (link in bio)

05/29/2025

And then you wish you were either young and innocent or that it were more obvious and less coded. What’s with the double meanings? And what about your parents who let you sing along?? So many questions 😆 Has this happened to you?

11/22/2024

Wow, what a year this has been! Almost in 2025 and can’t wait to see what else is in store 😃 Hoping everyone is achieving those musical goals 😉👏🏽

05/11/2023

Newest addition to the studio room. An authentic Salt Lake City & Co. piano from the 1970s made right here in Utah with carved stand and beautiful sound! It is fully restored and now has a new home with us where many pianists will enjoy it for years to come.

Did you know that pianos must be tuned at least twice a year? It really depends on the use of it. It can even go to every quarter or every other month if it’s played more heavily, by many pianists, or by heavy hands 🥴 So take care of these pianos and they will always play beautifully 🎶 Not only is tuning them often great for your piano, but also your pocket! Some piano tuners appreciate repeat customers and won’t mind a little discount as long as you pay ahead 😉 It never hurts to ask!

02/16/2023

Music truly does make everything better!

Research has shown that listening to music can reduce anxiety, blood pressure, and pain as well as improve sleep quality, mood, mental alertness, and memory. So, turn up that song or make that playlist for your life story you’ve always imagined 🎶