PIANO LESSONS
SAMMAMISH, WA
and
ONLINE TEACHING
Lorraine Nelson Piano is a welcoming, creative space where students grow with joy, confidence, and a love for music. Come as you are—leave as a musician.
Duet/
Ensemble Recital
Unforgettable Experiences
Recitals
I host two recitals each year.
I am so excited to share a special bonus online recital with you this year
Spring Recital
Spring Recital 2026
Bonus Recital: Jazz Concert June 2025
Duet/Ensemble Recital 2025
Bonus Recital: Online Festival Recital March 2026
See what we do at lessons
“I asked my students to share the ending of a piece they’ve been working on — here are their final musical moments of the year.”


Testimonials
"I was looking forward to lessons every single week"
“When it comes to piano teachers, I don’t think there are many out there that are as proficient, as knowledgeable and as fun to work with as Ms. Nelson is.”

“My 6 year old has been having piano lessons with Lorraine Nelson for a year and I am pleased with her progress. Lorraine is a great teacher and I love her patience with my daughter. Highly recommended!” – Irene
Awards

Annie wins 3rd place at the Helen Crowe Snelling Piano Competition 2025 (She got $ too)

Mimi wins 3rd place at the Helen Crowe Snelling Piano Competition 2025 (She got $ too)

Sample of a ribbon and test results from the Federation Festival Theory exam


Bianca was the Washington State winner of the Music Essay Contest 2019

Congratulations to the students who won their 1st Federation Gold Cup! Can you find the 8 1st Gold Cups in the picture? In order to get a 1st Gold Cup, you need to earn 15 points. That is at least 3 years of Superior marks at the Festival in Piano Solo or Theory.

Many students won our 30 piece challenge. This was an intermediate level challenge.
Which 30 pieces would you choose?

Gerry Giraffe
We had a studio competition and Mykah picked the winning name for this piano buddy.

Many happy Piano Guild Certificate and Gold Cup winners

Rachel won an Irl Allison plaque from the Piano Guild
Travels
2022 Trip to the Netherlands


2019 Trip to Poland


