Explore Your Musical Potential at PianoForte Notes.
Private piano lessons on the South Hill, Spokane, WA, designed to nurture musicianship through performance, theory, and creativity.
Located in Spokane’s South Hill neighborhood, PianoForte Notes is a private piano studio by Ally Muzychenko. A graduate of Eastern Washington University with over a decade of teaching experience, Ally creates a nurturing space where students of all ages thrive, both in music and in personal growth, through practice, theory, and performance.
K-12 students build real musical confidence, grow, and gain community through monthly performance classes and two formal recitals held each year, and are encouraged to participate in regional competitions.
More Than Just Piano Lessons
Music Theory
Music theory, sight reading, and ear training are built into every lesson.
Weekly Private Lessons
One-on-one lessons for students of all levels, tailored by age and experience.
Homeschooled, Adult, & K-12 — Friendly Scheduling
Daytime, afternoon, and evening lessons —ideal for students of all ages.
Performance
School-aged students gain confidence in monthly group classes. Recitals are held in December and June to celebrate progress.
Composition & Creativity
Students compose, improvise, and explore music beyond the page—sparking creativity.
Competitions & Festivals
Motivated students in 2nd-12th grade may participate in regional festivals and competitions to challenge themselves and showcase their accomplishments.
Synthesizers and Software
Intermediate and advanced students also have opportunities to learn how to use synthesizers suited to band playing, and taught how to use software to edit and compose music.
“It has been fun and inspiring to watch the girls grow both in ability and in confidence. We appreciate everything you do for us!”
— Parent of 2025 Musicfest medalist (2 gold, 1 silver), age 10
“How advanced you are already playing! Bravo! What a talented young pianist.”
— Musicfest adjudicator to a 2025 medalist (1 gold, 1 silver), age 12
“I’m so happy! I can’t wait for next year.”
— 2025 Musicfest medalist (1 silver) & 2024 medalist (1 gold, 1 silver), age 15
We are grateful for your skills as a piano teacher and for your positive influence in (his) life. He has grown in maturity in no small part because of you!
- Parent of 2022 graduated student
“Thank you so so much Allyson for being my teacher for the past 7 years! You’ve taught me a lot about not just piano, but also on just how to be a good person & influencing me on what I’m going to do after high school.”
- PianoForte Notes 2021 graduate, age 18
PianoForte Notes Philosophy
Here at PianoForte Notes, we value education, friendship, and fun!
Piano lessons are not just about playing piano - they are about personal growth, building community, and supporting students on their paths in life.
Learning music provides students an artistic emotional outlet that they can continue utilizing throughout their lives.
Music also sparks friendships, for it is a universal language with the unique ability to connect strangers and tie us together in a way that nothing else can.