FAQs

Our Curriculum

We teach a wide array of genres. During lessons, students are able to learn classical, modern, popular and jazz music.
Through the Shilla Hekmat Piano Method, students will learn how to perform a music piece in its entirety, improvisation on the piano, piano method, and music theory. Learn more about our method here.
Yes, though we mainly teach piano lessons we offer voice, guitar, and violin lessons as well.

Students can begin taking lessons as young as four years old.
We accept students of all levels. Our mission is to make a child confident through music by learning piano no matter what their prior musical knowledge is.
Lessons take place in the local Beverly Hills neighborhood at one of our two house locations. We also offer virtual lessons as we recognize that our students have very busy schedules, and we want to give everyone the chance to practice when it’s most convenient for them.

What Our Students Are Saying

Shilla Hekmat is not just a piano teacher. She is a life instructor that makes an impression on the students who study with her.

Maz Jobrani
Shilla is a remarkable and inspiring teacher on so many levels and we have been so grateful to have her in our lives!

Susanne Daniels
A phrase that comes to mind when thinking of Shilla's teachings is "positivity". She plants and nourishes it well within the children.

Vicky Vlachonis
Shilla has given our children a passion and love for music. We never have to ask them to practice; they can't wait for their turn on the piano!

Andrea and Steve Sanford