LESSONS FOR ALL AGES & LEVELS
Claudia offers a unique interconnection of a music-piano-arts experience.
Whether for fun, a hobby, a music-arts therapy, music appreciation, music composition, playing piano duets, or interested in 2-piano ensembles!
We offer piano lessons catered to the specific individual’s talent, skills, and age – to reach their full artistic potential. Playing music is all about experiencing the story and emotion behind the notes all while having FUN!
Coming this August 18th! Our new KinderTot program is for children ages 3-4 and an accompanying adult, available daily Monday thru Saturday. Ask us if funding assistance may be helpful to you. Learn more….
Coming in the Summer of 2026! We will be running two music camps for youth 8-12 years in July and August. Ask us if funding assistance may be helpful to you. Learn more….
MUSIC IS IN THE AIR
SPECIAL IN-HOUSE INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING
Our friendly, open-concept studio/gallery in a walk-out rancher with a garden oasis, offers a fun and exciting curriculum with a variety of inspiring activities and unique projects.
A personalized course of study stimulates musical development to help a child establish skills, nurture talents and reach their fullest potential.
A parent is very much encouraged to be an observer during the child’s lesson to help the child learn and guide with practice time during the week.
Our studio is acclaimed for its excellence in learning that inspires kids by sparking their imagination, enhancing their artistic expression and nurturing their creative thinking
New! KinderTot program subsidies are available
The all-round music-arts curriculum opens doors to discovering new ideas, introducing valuable life skills, helping children excel in school, getting to see and listen to other young musicians, and making new friends.
SUPPORTING FAMILIES IN FINANCIAL NEED DURING TOUGH TIMES
Do you:
- Have a gifted young musical artistic child who listens, follows and wants to learn in a small group class?
- Realize the importance of starting a child at a very young age with a high quality music program?
- Appreciate the value of giving your child an edge in life by providing the long term benefit of music education?
- NOT know how to make it happen $$$ wise?
- Want to participate with your child in weekly lessons, help practice during the week and be involved in “the Okanagan creation” process?
IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO ALL OF THE ABOVE, THEN WE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP WITH MATCHING YOUR WEEKLY TUITION FEE. Let’s talk and make your educational dream for your child a reality.
- Call 250-768-1404 or email for more information
Introducing Claudia Kargl
Nationally Certified Teacher
- ARCT equivalent in Piano Performance from McGill Conservatory (with 95% very high distinction)
- B.C. Registered Music Teacher
- Bachelor in General Studies -Open Learning
- Accepted to UBC Master’s Program in Curriculum Studies
- Founder & President of YAPClub (Young Artist Performer’s Club)
- Performances at Hycroft Mansion in Vancouver
- Published Author of 2 children’s music education books
- Double Graduation Portfolio – Gold Seal of Merit – Excellence in Photography – FocalPoint – Vancouver
- Founder & 7 years tenure as President of SASFY (Summer Arts Scene For Youth)
- Supporter of the Arts Finalist by Arts Council of Central Okanagan
- Celebrating 40 years of creative professionalism in the community
- Canadian Federation Music Teachers’ Association Acknowledgement: 3X Awarded for Professional Teaching Excellence
- Plaque Recipient: “For Your Wonderful Talent Of Making Music Fun”
- Hailed as “ True Artist Performer” by International Piano Competition Judge Roubakine
- Committed to the pursuit of excellence in music & the arts
For Hire
Claudia is looking for piano performance opportunities to perform at classy events, receptions, dinner engagements, or weddings. (Note – An acoustic piano is required to provide a professional top quality performance).
Visit Our Unique Entertaining, Sociable and Delicious West Kelowna Attraction
Hosts Claudia Kargl welcomes you to hear professional piano playing and visit her art gallery, garden patio, and piano studio oasis with a panoramic view. Coffee and desserts are served. Click here to learn more and to book at 3063 Bridlehill Drive, Smith Creek, West Kelowna.
OKANAGAN PIANO ARTS ACADEMY
3063 Bridlehill Drive in West Kelowna (Smith creek area).
