Erik Allesee
PIANO STUDIO
You Must Practice!
Welcome to Erik Allesee Piano Studio!
Learn piano with Erik Allesee, your piano teacher with 29 years of teaching.
Erik Allesee Piano Studio proudly serves the communities of New Jersey and Pennsylvania near Lawrence Township. Our current students come from Lawrenceville, Princeton, Pennington, West Windsor, Plainsboro, Ewing, Trenton, and Yardley.
Calendar
Academic Calendar 2026-2027 (Download PDF)
All Dates List 2026-2027 (Download PDF)
Monday dates only (download PDF)
Tuesday dates only (download PDF)
Wednesday dates only (download PDF)
Thursday dates only (download PDF)
Friday dates only (download PDF)
Saturday dates only (download PDF)
First and Last Days of the Fall Semester 2026-2027:
Monday: September 14, 2026 – January 11, 2027
Tuesday: September 8, 2026 – January 12, 2027
Wednesday: September 9, 2026 – January 13, 2027
Thursday: September 10, 2026 – January 21, 2027
Friday: September 11, 2026 – January 15, 2027
Saturday: September 12, 2026 – January 16, 2027
First and Last Days of the Spring Semester 2027:
Monday: January 25, 2027 – June 14, 2027
Tuesday: January 19, 2027 – June 8, 2027
Wednesday: January 20, 2027 – June 9, 2027
Thursday: January 28, 2027 – June 10, 2027
Friday: January 22, 2027 – June 11, 2027
Saturday: January 23, 2027 – June 12, 2027
Holidays / No Class 2026 – 2027:
September 7: No lessons (Labor Day)
September 21: No lessons (Yom Kippur)
November 25 to 28: Thanksgiving (Holiday)
December 22 to January 2: Winter Break (Holiday)
January 18: MLK (Holiday)
January 27: No lessons
January 29 and 30: No lessons
February 11 to 16: Presidents’ Weekend (Holiday) March 10: No class
March 22 to April 3: Spring Break (Holiday)
May 25 to 26: No class
May 28-31: Memorial Day (Holiday) June 16: No lessons
Biography
Erik began his piano studies in Port Charlotte, Florida, where he won numerous competitions and scholarships throughout Southwest Florida, including the Southwest Florida Concerto Competition, which he won twice. He completed his high school diploma at Edison Community College and served as the accompanist for the college choir.
Erik then entered the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, studying with Sanford Margolis and Sedmara Rutstein. As a freshman at Oberlin, he had the unique opportunity to tour the southwestern United States as both an accompanist and a soloist, showcasing his versatile talent and commitment to music.
Erik continued his studies at Westminster Choir College, studying with José Ramos Santana, and completed his Master’s degree in 1997.
Erik taught at the Westminster Conservatory for 27 years, from 1997 to 2024. From 2001 to 2016, he also taught at Mercer County Community College, where he provided private and group lessons and helped develop the piano curriculum. During this time, he performed recitals on behalf of both schools, including three online recitals during the COVID crisis. In 2004, Erik performed a benefit recital to help raise money for the Arts and Humanities Council for his hometown of Port Charlotte, Florida.
Erik has recently begun his own studio in Lawrence, NJ, where he lives with his wife of 26 years and their two children.
Tuition and Payment
Tuition 2025 – 2026:
30 minutes: $40 – Semester bill 17 Weeks: $680. 16 week semester: $640.
45 minutes: $60 – Semester bill 17 Weeks: $1,020 16 week semester: $960
60 minutes: $80 – Semester bill 17 Weeks: $1,360 16 week semester: $1280.
Please see the calendar for the number of weeks in your semester. It depends on the day of the week!
An additional $10 per household fee applies per visit for travel to the student’s location. If it is more than a 10 mile commute, an additional fee will apply and will be privately discussed.
No registration fees!
Financial assistance available!
Payment Method:
Pay by the semester, monthly or every 2 weeks.
Payment is due on the first day of the semester, first lesson of the month or every other week.
Registration
Please fill out the lesson preference form to specify your preferred lesson length, location, and desired time and day.
Read, sign, and submit the studio contract to youmustpractice@aol.com for each student.
Studio Policies
Cancellation and Rescheduling:
Student Cancellations: Please allow as much advance notice for cancellations as possible. If you are sick or have a family emergency, I will gladly reschedule at a later date. I will do my best to reschedule a school activity but can’t guarantee it.
Assigned lesson time changes: Once you have confirmed your lesson time for the semester, it is very difficult to change your time slot. If you request a completely new time/day for your lesson, there is a fee of $35.
Teacher Cancellations: If I need to cancel a lesson, I will provide as much notice as possible and will reschedule the lesson. If I cannot reschedule, I will offer a credit or refund if a reschedule date cannot be agreed upon.
Missed Lessons: Lessons missed without prior notice will not be rescheduled or refunded.
Materials and Equipment:
Materials: Students are responsible for purchasing any required books or materials as suggested by the teacher.
Equipment: Students should have access to a piano or keyboard for practice.
Student Responsibilities:
Students are expected to practice regularly and complete any assignments given by the teacher.
Students should arrive on time for lessons and come prepared with materials.
Termination of Lessons:
If you need to withdraw, you will be responsible for payment of 2 lessons from the time of your last lesson.
No refunds will be issued for lessons that have already occurred.
Liability Waiver:
The student (or parent/guardian) agrees to hold Erik Allesee harmless from any liability for any injury or damage occurring during lessons or practice. Please sign in the space below.
Videos
Solo recital 2018: Rachmaninoff Prelude in D
Solo recital 2014: Lizst Gnomenreigen
For more videos, go to Erik’s youtube channel! (I am continuing to work on descriptions for each piece!)
Testimonial
“Mr. Allesee has been an incredible piano teacher for our daughter over the past eight years. His dedication, expertise, and genuine passion for music have profoundly shaped her growth as a pianist. Under his guidance, she has developed not only technical proficiency but also a deep love for the piano. Mr. Allesee’s patient and encouraging teaching style has made lessons both enjoyable and inspiring, and we couldn’t be happier with the progress our daughter has made.” Viona’s parents (2024)
