Explore Your Musical Potential at PianoForte Notes.
Private piano lessons on the South Hill, Spokane, WA, designed to nurture musicianship through performance, theory, and creativity.
Hello, I am Ally.
Located in Spokane’s South Hill neighborhood, PianoForte Notes is a home-based piano studio by Ally Muzychenko. A graduate of Eastern Washington University with over a decade of teaching experience, Ally creates a nurturing space where students thrive, both in music and in personal growth, through practice, theory, and performance.
Students build real musical confidence, grow, and gain community through monthly performance classes and two formal recitals held each year, and are given opportunities to participate in regional competitions.
More Than Just Piano Lessons
Weekly Private Lessons
One-on-one lessons for students of all levels, tailored by age and experience.
Music Theory
Music theory, sight reading, and ear training are built into every lesson.
Performance
School-aged students gain confidence in monthly group classes. Recitals are held in December and June to celebrate progress.
Composition & Creativity
Students compose, improvise, and explore music beyond the page—sparking creativity.
Competitions & Festivals
Motivated students may participate in regional festivals and competitions to challenge themselves and showcase their accomplishments.
Homeschooled, Adult, & K-12 — Friendly Scheduling
Daytime, afternoon, and evening lessons —ideal for students of all ages.
“It has been fun and inspiring to watch the girls grow both in ability and in confidence. We appreciate everything you do for us!”
— Parent of PianoForte Notes 2025 Musicfest medalist (2 gold, 1 silver), age 10
“This just shows how advanced you are already playing!”
— Musicfest adjudicator to a 12 year-old PianoForte Notes 2025 medalist (1 gold, 1 silver), age 12
“I didn’t know I could do that!”
— PianoForte Notes 2025 Musicfest medalist (1 silver) & 2024 medalist (1 gold, 1 silver), age 15
We are grateful for your skills as a piano teacher and for your positive influence in (his) life. He has grown in maturity in no small part because of you!
- Parent of graduated student
“Thank you so so much Allyson for being my teacher for the past 7 years! You’ve taught me a lot about not just piano, but also on just how to be a good person & influencing me on what I’m going to do after high school.”
- PianoForte Notes 2021 graduate, age 18
PianoForte Notes Philosophy
Here at PianoForte Notes, we value education, friendship, & fun!
Learning to play piano isn’t just about playing piano - it is about personal growth, building community, and supporting students on their paths in life.
Learning music provides students an artistic emotional outlet that they can continue utilizing throughout their lives.
Music also sparks friendships, for it is a universal language with the unique ability to connect strangers and tie us together globally in a way that nothing else can.