piano lessons

"The value of music is to be able to play one note
at the right time in the right way."

-Herbie Hancock


a foundational instrument

The piano is often thought of as a "foundational instrument", making it a great choice for a first instrument. Because of it's layout, looking at a piano makes it is easy to visualize the notes needed to form chords and scales. Since the foundation of music is universal, once a student learns how to play the piano, tranisitioning to other instruments is much easier. Do we think all students should learn piano first? Of course not. We believe the best chance for a student to succeed at learning music is to learn an instrument that excites them.

digital and acoustic pianos

As technology continues to improve, families are trading in their old pianos for an updated, digital piano. 88-key weighted action digital pianos, often referred to as keyboards, feel, sound, and react much like an acoustic piano. The benefits of a digital piano come in the smaller and lighter size, different tone options, and built-in features. We teach on both acoustic pianos and 88-key weighted action digital pianos.

keeping practice fun

Our highly skilled piano instructors infuse songs of interest to the students alongside the more "traditional" teaching styles that include music theory, technique, reading music, and playing by ear. Learning songs keeps music fun! Let our professional piano instructors get you moving in the right musical direction!

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meet your instructor!

Susan Ray

Piano/Keyboard

about

Susan is a classically trained pianist. She studied under Donna Kemp for ten years with specific Praise and Worship, Concert, and Performance Pedagogy disciplines. Susan is one of 8 siblings who all play the piano and various instruments. (guitar/violin/clarinet). Both of her parents were proficient ... saxophone and percussion players during their high school years. Susan was gifted a piano from her Uncle Thomas Ray, who holds a music degree from UNC Pembroke. He always encouraged her to pursue her passion for piano playing. Susan studied business, theory, and music through Whitefield Theological Seminary.

She strives to honor God with her talents and has played on a praise and worship team for over a decade and performed in concerts and nursing home performances. She has sung at over a dozen weddings with an all acapella group. Susan loves people! Susan's biggest desire is for all her students to come away with a deeper love and appreciation for music.
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Kaitlyn Smith

Piano/Keyboard

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Kaitlyn has been studying music since 2006. At a young age, she began playing the piano and the violin. After training as a violinist for five years, Kaitlyn picked up the viola and now considers the viola to be her main string instrument. She has studied under experienced musicians and is a classically trained pianist and ... a Suzuki trained violist.

Kaitlyn has competed and won in various state piano competitions. She also played both the violin and viola in the Auburn University Youth Orchestra for several years. Kaitlyn is currently pursuing a degree in software engineering at Auburn University and continues to study music in her own time.
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Alec Lee

Brass/Woodwind/Piano/Keyboard

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Alec started his musical career in 2006 where he first picked up the trombone in his middle school instrument try-out night. He then headed to the University of Montevallo to pursue a bachelor’s degree in music education. Wanting to follow in his father’s musical footsteps, Alec eagerly awaited for band ... class to start so he could begin playing music. Since then, Alec has performed in the 2013 Honor Band of America and has earned the John Philip Sousa award for musical excellence. .

Alec played in multiple university ensembles, earned the principal player position in the Montevallo wind ensemble, and was the lead trombone in the university jazz band. Alec was a part of the low brass choir, was a founding member of the first university percussion ensemble, founding member and president of Montevallo’s Music Teachers National Association collegiate chapter, and played professionally in many different settings from opera performances to theater productions. .

In tandem with his love of performing, Alec has a deep passion for teaching students to find their passion in music. Alec has been teaching students ever since his freshman year in college. Alec teaches students from all age ranges and backgrounds in both classical and jazz styles.
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HOPE BROWN

Piano/Voice

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Hope Elyse Brown is a current Junior Music Education major at Auburn University. She started her collegiate career at Samford University in 2019 under the teachings of Dr. Brad Diamond and Dr. Philip Copeland, where she was a member of Samford University’s Acappella Choir. After transferring to Auburn ... University in the Fall of 2021, she became involved in Auburn University’s Chamber Choir, Women’s Chorus, and Opera Workshop.

While being involved at school, she has also performed with Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) for two shows and hopes to continue being involved in her community while teaching at Spicer’s!
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KADIE VICK

Piano

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Kadie Vick has played the piano for over 12 years. She began taking lessons at age 7 as a student of the School of Fine Arts in Decatur, Alabama. Over the years she has participated in a variety of musical endeavors including: playing piano in the youth band at her church, participating in multiple musicals, ... singing in the Alabama Baptist Children's Honor Choir, and playing xylophone in her high school's marching band.

Kadie is currently studying English Education at Auburn University. She enjoys teaching and sharing her love of music with her students at Spicer's!
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Justin Douglas

Voice/Piano/Bass

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Justin is a student at Auburn University studying Music Education and Voice! Growing up, they were mentored and taught in church playing piano. Alongside that, they also played in bands and sang in choirs all throughout high school. Now in college, Justin participates in many choirs, writes original musical ... compositions, and enjoys making arrangements of fun tunes! + Show More


Morgan Fisher

Voice/Piano

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Morgan is currently a Junior at Auburn University and is majoring in music education. She is currently studying voice and hopes to teach choirs at a secondary school once she graduates. She has been teaching students of all ages in many subjects throughout her high school and college career, and is passionate about reaching a diverse ... population of students through music education! Morgan is currently involved in the Auburn University Singers and the Auburn Chamber Choir; Leading in each ensemble through teaching voice parts, choreography, and any other odd job needed done! She hopes that she can help to grow the passion and joy of music to all of her students.. And most of all, Morgan loves to have fun! + Show More


Stephen Cooper

Voice/Guitar/Piano

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Stephen has been playing music since the age of five. With a mother who has a master’s degree in flute performance and a father who lead worship at his church, Stephen was always around music growing up. Starting piano, guitar, and vocals at a very young age, he eventually grew into helping lead worship with his parents. Along with ... continuing to develop his vocal and guitar skills, he also branched out into playing the tuba at age 12 and made the all-state band in Florida twice! After realizing he had a great appreciation for the more technical side of vocals and music composition, Stephen created a YouTube channel and began publishing original music. This channel has accumulated around 60,000 views mainly covering rock and metal songs that showcase technically challenging vocals as well as guitar. Stephen has also always emphasized the importance of staying safe and having fun while learning to play any instrument! Aside from music, Stephen also does personal training and is at Auburn pursuing a master’s degree in exercise science! + Show More


Dylan Scott

Guitar/Piano/Bass

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Dylan Scott is from Birmingham, Alabama. His musical journey began with piano lessons, and continued to blossom when he joined the middle school band! Dylan participated in band all the way through high school, and in that time he played bassoon, alto and baritone saxophone, piano and contrabass clarinet! He was also a ... member of his high school’s show choir and honor choir. Dylan grew up learning to play the organ at his church and even had a small pipe organ in the basement of his home for practice. (Ask him about it - It's pretty incredible!) Upon moving to pursue a college degree, Dylan has taken many classes through the Auburn University Department of Music - Specializing in music education. Dylan is employed at 2 local churches directing different musical activities, and is currently teaching piano, guitar and bass at Spicer's Music! He is thrilled to get the chance to help students grow in their love for music. + Show More


Lauren Lanier

Piano

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Lauren Lanier grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and transplanted to Auburn for her college years at the University! She began taking piano lessons when she was four years old and instantly fell in love with music. Lauren became a competitive piano soloist and a creative songwriter as she continued in her practice with dedication. She has been a part of many ... rock, worship, and pop bands, has won multiple piano competitions, and has had a contemporary song out on all music platforms in the past! Lauren is delighted to continue working on the Spicer’s team and hopes to show each student she teaches how impactful, expressive, and fun playing piano can be! + Show More


Clarisse Nacilla

Piano

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Clarisse Nacilla is a classically trained pianist with over 13 years of experience. She began taking lessons at age 6 in her hometown, Cullman, Alabama. As she flourished in her music studies, she pursued intensive piano performance training at the Alabama School of Fine Arts, where she received an education integrated with music theory, aural training, ... repertory classes, collaborative piano, and composition. Over the years, she has competed and placed in state piano competitions, participated in piano intensives and masterclasses, and performed in solo recitals. Currently in her third year studying Neuroscience and Studio Art at Auburn University, Clarisse is passionate about music and loves to share her knowledge with others. Clarisse hopes to inspire her students with the same passion for music that her teachers instilled in her and help them develop their skills to the fullest! + Show More


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