SoulRaye Music Lessons

Lessons by Michael Raye

contact: soulraye@gmail.com

Rancho Del Oro, Oceanside CA 92056

piano, voice, music production, songwriting/composing, and theory

four 30min lessons p/month $160 

four 45min lessons p/month $240 

four 60min lessons p/month $320

Masters of Music from NYU

40 years of experience having toured with Gloria Gaynor, Deniece Williams,

Daryl Hall, Richie Havens, Little Anthony & the Imperials, Tom Browne, and others …

Today is the first day of the rest of your life, and there's no better time to start your piano journey. Whether you're fulfilling a lifelong dream or simply exploring your passion for music, now is the perfect moment to begin. Let’s make your musical aspirations a reality together—one lesson at a time.

Enrichment through piano lessons

"Learning to play the piano teaches children essential life skills like concentration, focus, and patience. During each lesson, they acquire multiple skills, including learning to read the language of music. Piano lessons help children be present, focusing on both the music and the technique required to create it. It’s a valuable way for kids to clear their minds from stress for a half-hour each week, allowing them to immerse themselves in an art form while challenging them to learn a new skill. The ability to sit down, concentrate, and work toward a goal will benefit them in many areas of life as they grow.

In addition to these benefits, piano lessons support the development of speech, cognitive skills, and social abilities. Music study requires a high degree of precision in auditory processing—being almost in tune is not good enough. Musically trained children become more adept at distinguishing subtle details of speech, leading to improved reading comprehension and a greater capacity to interpret what others are really saying, whether it's their peers or adults.

Piano lessons also play a significant role in boosting self-esteem. They offer an environment where children learn to accept and utilize constructive feedback. By overcoming challenges through practice and achieving their goals, students build confidence. Recitals and performances further develop self-assurance in non-musical areas such as public speaking, while having a unique musical skill helps children stand out, further enhancing their self-confidence."