Intown Conservatory of Music

piano, STRINGS & VOICE

We are offering in-person as well as virtual one-on-one music lessons including Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass & Voice!
Call or text (404) 884-8470 for more information.

our services

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Piano, violin, viola, cello, bass and voice lessons, in person or virtual.

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Camp for kids to hone their sight reading, theory, composing, ensemble and performance skills. 

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Hire a piano player or musician for your special event

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try a lesson!

(404) 884-8470

WE ARE GROWING, AND NOW HAVE A 2ND LOCATION AT DRUID HILLS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ON PONCE de LEON AVE. IN VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS!

Director: Ruthanna McAlister
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ABOUT INTOWN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

Using a modern environment created in a traditional setting, Director Ruthanna McAlister and a team of highly qualified teachers provide individually tailored lessons for the early beginner as well as both private lessons and fun group activities for intermediate and advanced students.

Intown Conservatory of Music is conveniently located near The Atlanta Beltline and I-75/85. The performance-based teaching studio specializes in personalized piano lessons for all ages, including Suzuki style lessons for children under 5 years old, and private in person or online lessons, performing, composition and music theory for age 6 and up.  We are proud to offer violin, viola, cello and voice lessons as well.  Adults are highly encouraged to sign up for private and group lessons also. All students, from beginner to advanced, children and adults are welcome.

You may also hire a piano player or other musician for special events and/or rent our pianos.  We are fully equipped to provide a wide variety of musical styles, according to the client’s wishes. Ruthanna and her staff play locally with various groups including the Georgia Philharmonic.  Some of the concerts include the opening of the Porsche venue at their new world headquarters here in Atlanta with Kimberly Locke, and audiences of 3,000+ at DragonCon.  Click the photo on the left below for a review!

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Our Programs Are Tailored To Suit You

BEGINNING LESSONS FOR CHILDREN

Lessons for beginners are some of the most fun lessons of all.  Students learn to play in the very first lesson and go forward from that moment with pieces to practice.

BEGINNING LESSONS FOR ADULTS

Adults can have every bit the fun that children do and no experience is necessary.  Depending on your goals, we will set a schedule and time table that works best for you.  

ADVANCED & COLLEGE PREP LESSONS

College prep lessons are intended to prepare the serious piano student for college auditions at specific undergraduate programs. 

COACHING FOR ACTORS

We can accommodate requests for pianists to teach actors and actresses preparing for upcoming roles to act as hand-doubles for piano-playing characters in movies.

Music Theory Lessons

We believe music theory is a critical part of learning and understanding music, therefore theory is offered in our curriculum for piano students for beginners through advanced.

Virtual Lessons

All of our one-on-one lessons are available as live sessions via video platform.

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Student Satisfaction

Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

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What Our Students Say About Us

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“My kids have been taking lessons with Ruthanna for years (since the each turned 5 years old and could read) and she's just amazing! She is so patient and thorough with her lessons, using the latest technology and incorporating theory and technique to make the lessons very well rounded. She also organizes recitals and performances regularly to boost the kids confidence in their abilities. I would recommend her very highly to anyone looking for piano lessons!.”
Tahmida Shamsuddin
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“Our daughter is in her third year of lessons at Intown Piano. She has gained so much knowledge and has developed such a love of playing the piano. Ruthanna is not only an extremely talented pianist, but also a phenomenal teacher. Highly, highly recommend!”
GEORGANNE WASICK
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“I very highly recommend Intown Piano & Music!! My kids take piano lessons and also did a piano/singing camp recently. Not only have they grown so much as little musicians under Ruthanna’s incredible instruction, they absolutely love their time there with her and look forward to it every week. Matt provided singing lessons during camp and it was amazing - the kids really liked him and developed an even deeper love for singing. Cannot speak highly enough of them!”
Sarah hornsby
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“Our daughter has been taking lessons with Ruthanna for a couple of years and absolutely loves it. She has made great progress and really identifies now as a piano player. Ruthanna is really patient with her. I highly recommend the studio. They have two yearly recitals, one more formal in the Spring and one informal holiday party.”
KAREN LEVY

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Long term studies have proven that music fosters other important subjects such as math and spatial reasoning. Therefore, music students automatically enjoy a learning advantage across the board. We want our students to have a love of both traditional and modern repertoire, and an ability to play with sensitivity, beauty and skill. As well, this is the 21st century, and students need both the enjoyment of actively selecting modern music they personally enjoy and the fun and challenge of studying a variety of styles. At Intown Conservatory of Music you will enjoy the latest in state of the art technology as well as a strong foundation of training based on a classical conservatory background: the best of both worlds!
From Director Ruthanna McAlister

Flexible locations

The school has the flexibility to offer online piano, voice, cello, violin and music theory lessons either in the student’s home or in our studios.  We are central to multiple Atlanta communities, including The Old Fourth Ward, The Virginia Highlands, Midtown, Morningside, Inman Park, Candler Park, Little Five Points, Cabbagetown, Reynoldstown, Oakhurst, Grant Park, Druid Hills, Buckhead, Avondale Estates and Decatur.  In addition we now offer lessons to the extended metropolitan area including Marietta, Kennesaw, Woodstock, Sandy Springs, Smyrna, Vinings, Roswell, Alpharetta, Noonan, Tucker and Stone Mountain – give us a call!! 

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