From firstmeow tofinal bow...
CLASSES FOR AGES BIRTH-ADULT
Accomplished, nurturing, and fun musical training for every age — from a baby's first lullaby to a teen's first audition callback to the adult who always wanted to play piano or sing.
The Cat's Meow offers 
, group piano, group voice, private voice, Suzuki piano & voice, audition prep, and regular performance opportunities — taught with joy, rigor, and deep respect for every learner at every stage.
Every path to music.
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Where music begins.
Where young musicians grow.
KeyNotes Group Piano
Transforming traditional piano lessons into collaborative, creative classes.
6 Students. 6 Pianos.
Group Voice
Sing together. Grow together.
Private Voice
Your voice. Fully unleashed.
Suzuki Piano
Listen. Play. Grow.
Suzuki Voice
The voice as first instrument.
Audition Preparation
Own the room.
Every student has the ability. We just have to find the right environment.
— Shinichi SuzukiTeaching the whole human,
not just the notes.
Joy as the Engine
Every lesson begins with delight. When children and adults feel joy in music-making, technique follows naturally and practice never feels like a chore.
The Student's Own Pace
Borrowed from Suzuki's Mother Tongue approach and 's research: every learner absorbs music on their own timeline. We never rush; we nurture.
Families as Partners
Parents and caregivers are active participants, not waiting-room spectators. Your involvement at home is the single greatest predictor of your child's musical growth.
Performance Without Fear
Regular, low-stakes sharing moments build the confidence and presence every musician needs — long before the big recital or audition.
Research shows that music aids in the development of:
more literacy gain with just 30 minutes/week
demonstrate a NEW ability to take turns
who could not previously demonstrate self-control began to show it
as likely to show significant improvement in Bead Memory
And many other skills and proficiencies!
Moments that stay with you.
"Kindermusik was the best gift I ever gave my daughter. At 18 months she was already singing back pitches and following rhythms. She's now seven and thriving in Suzuki piano."
"I'm 42 and always believed I 'couldn't sing.' Three months of private voice lessons later, I performed at our studio recital and cried the whole way home — from joy."
"The Suzuki approach completely changed how my son relates to the piano. He plays because he wants to, every single day. No battles over practice — ever."
"After just a few audition prep sessions, my daughter walked into her callback calm and prepared — and she got her dream part in the show. The coaching on song choice and acting the song made all the difference."
"I started voice lessons here at 14, terrified to sing in front of anyone. Two years later I'm auditioning for college musical theater programs with a confidence I didn't know I had."
"I retired at 65 and promised myself I'd finally learn piano. My teacher meets me exactly where I am — patient, encouraging, never condescending. I play every morning now, and it's the best part of my day."
Our story & approach.
Founder & Lead Educator
Meet Alison
Alison is a passionate music educator with years of experience teaching students of all ages — from newborns experiencing music for the first time to adults rediscovering their love of singing. She holds certifications in the Suzuki Method and Kindermusik, and brings warmth, rigor, and genuine joy to every lesson.
Let's talk music.
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