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Maddie Lai Music School

Learn the fundamentals. Play songs. Grow inside and outside the studio.

Inspiring & educating since 2021

Maddie teaches private piano, acoustic guitar, and ukulele lessons at her studio in Overland Park.

Mission

To inspire a passion for music in beginning students through personalized instruction in the fundamentals, classical, and pop.

Beginners ages 8+

Maddie specializes in teaching beginning students. She works primarily with kids and teens, but has taught adults as well.

"We are blown away every week with how much our son has learned and how quickly he has grasped his very first instrument."

— Kathleen

"Maddie is always innovating and stays up to date on her craft which translates to even better classes for her students."

— Anne

"My daughter has learned so much from Maddie and the confidence she has gained amazes me."

— Kirsten

"In working with my students Maddie showed an amazing ability to familiarize herself with each student in order to meet their individual needs."

— Jennifer Noble, Blue Valley Teacher

About Maddie

Maddie is a songwriter, musician, and dedicated instructor with 3 years of teaching experience. She grew up playing a variety of instruments and started teaching music lessons after high school.

Education & Experience

  • Private study: voice, piano, guitar, violin

  • Workshops: Berklee Online, Andrea Stolpe, Putney Summer Arts, Art As Mentorship, online songwriting and music production courses

  • Conferences: Folk Alliance, MixMaster

  • Member: Heartland Song Network

  • Selected Performances: Charlotte Street Foundation, Third Friday Art Walk

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Contact

Got questions? Want to schedule your first lesson? Maddie would love to hear from you.