Music lessons that actually last.
Most students who quit piano don’t quit because it’s too hard. They quit because no one taught them how to enjoy it. That’s what I focus on—whether you’re eight or forty-eight, I want you to actually like sitting down at the piano. Not just this year, but ten years from now. The way someone is taught early on shapes whether music sticks with them or fades out. I take that seriously.
Request a lesson time →Why families near Walton, Pope & Lassiter choose in-home lessons over the commute.
A Smarter Way to Do Piano Lessons in East Cobb
Skip the Johnson Ferry Rush
Anyone who’s driven Johnson Ferry or Roswell Road at rush hour knows how quickly a short lesson turns into a long afternoon. Instead of sitting in traffic, I come to your home and give you back 45 to 60 minutes of your week, every week.
Practice Happens Where It Matters
In my experience, students tend to progress faster when lessons happen on the piano they actually practice on every day. There’s no adjusting to a different feel or sound. What we work on in the lesson carries straight into daily practice.
Reclaim Your Evenings
Most families I work with tell me they get two to three hours back each month. That’s time for a real dinner, help with homework, or just a quieter evening. It’s a small shift, but it adds up.
A Teacher Who Gets East Cobb
For over 20 years, I’ve worked with students navigating Walton, Pope, and Lassiter schedules. I understand the AP workload, the soccer practice or dance class, and the pressure East Cobb families deal with week to week. Lessons are built around real lives—so music stays challenging, rewarding, and worth keeping.
Skip the Johnson Ferry Rush
Anyone who’s driven Johnson Ferry or Roswell Road at rush hour knows how quickly a short lesson turns into a long afternoon. Instead of sitting in traffic, I come to your home and give you back 45 to 60 minutes of your week, every week.
Practice Happens Where It Matters
In my experience, students tend to progress faster when lessons happen on the piano they actually practice on every day. There’s no adjusting to a different feel or sound. What we work on in the lesson carries straight into daily practice.
Reclaim Your Evenings
Most families I work with tell me they get two to three hours back each month. That’s time for a real dinner, help with homework, or just a quieter evening. It’s a small shift, but it adds up.
A Teacher Who Gets East Cobb
For over 20 years, I’ve worked with students navigating Walton, Pope, and Lassiter schedules. I understand the AP workload, the soccer practice or dance class, and the pressure East Cobb families deal with week to week. Lessons are built around real lives—so music stays challenging, rewarding, and worth keeping.
In-home lesson availability varies by location and schedule.
Check AvailabilityMost of my students don’t intend to be concert pianists. That’s perfectly fine.
Not every student walks in with a goal. Part of what I do is inspire them to find one — and then help them reach it.
Student performance
“Davide is a great piano teacher! He teaches both our daughters and we have noticed a significant improvement in their piano skills. He always encourages them to perform to the very best of their abilities. We highly recommend him.”
“Great teacher! He knows how to get kids engaged and excited about piano! Highly recommended!”
“The best pianist. Very methodical and individualized lessons at the pace of each person. Absolutely love his teaching my child!”
Meet Davide Palmer
Davide has been studying piano since childhood and never stopped. His formal training took him from the Conservatorio Domenico Cimarosa in Avellino to the Manhattan School of Music in New York, where he studied under Solomon Mikowsky.
That foundation shapes every lesson he teaches today. He currently works with more than 60 private students in homes throughout East Cobb, Marietta, and Roswell, bringing the same patience, attention, and expertise to a seven-year-old learning to read notes as to a retiree revisiting Bach.
His students regularly participate in Georgia Music Teachers Association–sanctioned events, studio recitals, and festivals. Over time, this consistent preparation builds real confidence and the kind of stage presence that comes from doing serious work well.
Membership & Programs
Flat-Rate Studio Membership, Billed Monthly
Core
30 Minutes
Foundations & Early Study
Development
40 Minutes
Intermediate Repertoire, Technique & Theory
Performance
50 Minutes
Advanced Technique & Competition Prep
Membership covers all instruction, sheet music, and learning materials as part of a single, consistent monthly rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
I work with students ages 5 through adult. My current studio ranges from kindergarteners just getting started to retirees picking the piano back up. Every lesson is shaped around the individual student’s age, goals, and pace.
Yes. I also teach in Roswell and neighboring areas, though availability may be limited. Priority is given to students with before-school lesson times, as travel slots fill quickly.
Absolutely, as long as it has 88 fully weighted keys. This is important for developing proper touch and technique. If you’re unsure whether your keyboard qualifies, feel free to ask when you reach out.
Yes. Families with more than one student enrolled receive a discount. Details are provided when you inquire about lesson availability.
I do, whenever there’s room in the schedule. Space is limited, so if you’re considering lessons, it’s best to reach out sooner rather than later.
Get Started
Lesson availability changes throughout the year. Submit your inquiry to be added to the priority list.