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About the Studio

Children and adults often need focused instruction and a supportive learning environment to grow in music. At Marilou Padilla Gallardo Piano/Organ/Keyboard Studio, we provide private piano, organ, and keyboard instruction for students from age 4 through adulthood through onsite and online learning programs. Our students come from many walks of life, including preschool children, school-age students, teenagers, families, working adults, and senior citizen retirees. Through FaceTime, Google Meet, and other online platforms, we also teach students from out of town and out of state.

Our Mission

We are dedicated to empowering today's youth in the art of keyboard performance through music education from beginner to advanced levels. The studio's mission is to continue to develop keyboard performers to achieve their maximum potential in the art of performing through music education from beginner to advanced levels.

Studio News

We are proud to share that our studio has consistently been rated among the top studios in the greater Washington, D.C., area since 2016 for excellence, professionalism, and expertise in piano and keyboard instruction.

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday: 12:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.Sunday: Closed

Contact Information

Studio Line and 24-Hour Voice Message Center (301) 567-7973 Mrs. Gallardo’s Cell Phone and Text Message Line (240) 533-2220 Email musicwhiz@comcast.net 
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Start Learning with Private Music Instruction

Build keyboard skills through structured private lessons designed for students of different ages, experience levels, and learning goals. Contact us today to learn more about onsite and online instruction.