We know what it’s like to quit piano
Our founder Payam Khastkhodaei lost his passion for piano as a child, but while at university he stumbled into a new way of teaching piano inspired by his study of language and developmental psychology.
“If you love what you do, you’ll get good at what you do. Now imagine you love the instrument, you love the teacher, and you love the songs. There's no way you won't become successful."
How we fell in love with piano
Payam Music started the same way learning piano typically ends: with quitting early.
Our values
Always key into high-quality for each and every student, in each and every school.
Quality
Always key into high-quality for each and every student, in each and every school.
Empathy
Practice understanding feelings when building relationships with students, parents, and teachers.
Play
Emphasize the “play” in playing piano. Our students will ultimately excel because they love what they are doing.
Composition
Don’t just copy, create! Continue to question traditional methods and ideas to provide the highest quality instruction.
The future of teaching
Piano lessons get a bad rap for good reason. Limited song choices, intimidating sheet musicLearn what it's like to be a teacher at Payam Music, and slow progress lead students to quit. We’re on a mission to change that.
Careers
Apply to work as a teacher at one of our schools or at our remote HQ.
This is a generalist role for someone who loves solving problems, organizing details, and making sure nothing slips through the cracks. You’ll support everything from site launches and school operations to internal tools, HR systems, and customer inquiries.
Join our instructor team in Bothell, Washington.
Create a joyful environment for students to fall in love with piano in Bellevue, Washington.
Teach piano at our newest school in Santa Monica, California.
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