Charlotte's Piano
Suzuki Piano &
Music Mind Games
Charlotte's Piano
Suzuki Piano &
Music Mind Games
“Successful learning occurs in many small steps rather than a few large steps.”
A piano method that teaches the ability to play by ear and produce beautiful tone through excellent technique.
A theory and note-reading curriculum that sparks discovery and instills memory through games.
Music lessons that inspire a love of learning.
The Method
The Suzuki Method founded by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, is based on learning music as one learns a language. We hear it, mimic it, and through many repetitions, every person learns to speak fluently. Everyone can learn to play with ease at a high level.
The Method
The Suzuki Method founded by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, is based on learning music as one learns a language. We hear it, mimic it, and through many repetitions, every person learns to speak fluently. Everyone can learn to play with ease at a high level.
Learn more about the Suzuki community at the Suzuki Association of the Americas and join the Facebook group for teachers and parents, sharing their experiences, at The Suzuki Triangle Community.
Music Mind Games
Music Mind Games created by Suzuki piano teacher Michiko Yurko, is a fun and interactive curriculum that teaches music theory and reading skills. Students, young and old, enjoy using these materials to learn concepts and commit them to memory through playing games.
Music Mind Games
Music Mind Games created by Suzuki piano teacher Michiko Yurko, is a fun and interactive curriculum that teaches music theory and reading skills. Students, young and old, enjoy using these materials to learn concepts and commit them to memory through playing games.
Learn more about Music Mind Games. Join the Music Mind Games Facebook group for helpful tips and videos! Students will also progress through the Primo Theory workbooks.
Charlotte Howenstein is a classically trained pianist with a Masters of Music in composition from the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and a Bachelors of Music in piano performance and composition from Kansas State University. She started teaching at age 16. Now 14 years as a trained Suzuki teacher, Charlotte has published an article in the American Suzuki Journal, was a 2025 recipient of the Level 1 Suzuki Certificate of Achievement, and has registered training in all Suzuki Piano books, 1-7, Piano Practicum, Teaching Strategies, as well as Music Mind Games Unit 1, and other supplemental training. Charlotte is currently the President of the Heart of Texas Suzuki Organization and member of the Austin District of Music Teachers Association.
Charlotte is a teacher, accompanist, composer, and organist. The studio is located in Round Rock, TX with quick access to I-35 and I-45.