Welcome to Donovan Piano Studio

Personalized Piano Instruction

Donovan Piano Studio is dedicated to providing high-quality piano instruction tailored to each student’s goals, interests, and level of experience.

Areas of Study

·         Piano technique and repertoire

·         Music history and theory

·         Competitive performance preparation

·         Private Piano instruction

·         Piano and keyboard music for young learners
Little Mozart curriculum specialty classes

Beginner and returning Adult learners

·         Summer session opportunities

Online Classes available

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Piano Lessons That Inspire

Personalized instruction that helps every student grow with confidence, creativity, and joy.

Experience the joy of music through engaging piano and keyboard instruction tailored to every age, stage, and ability level. Whether a student is just beginning, returning to music, or preparing for advanced study, lessons are designed to build confidence, strengthen musical skills, and inspire a lasting love of playing.

Students may explore traditional chord study, popular music, and classical piano in a supportive setting that encourages steady progress and personal expression. Each lesson helps musicians develop strong fundamentals while enjoying music that keeps them motivated and excited to learn.







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Little Mozarts: A joyful first step into music
Designed especially for children ages four to six, Little Mozarts brings early piano learning to life through the delightful adventures of Mozart Mouse and Beethoven Bear. Young students are introduced to music fundamentals in a warm, imaginative private lesson experience that makes learning feel fun, natural, and rewarding.

Enrichment opportunities for every musician
Adult beginner and refresher classes
Piano Guild of America auditions
Recitals, piano parties
Trips to BSO and other concert venues
Master classes and competitions
Music history
Music theory and composition
Keynote Independent Theory Service (KITS)
Royal College of Music exam preparation
College preparatory classes

Keep growing during the summer
Summer classes help students stay inspired, continue progressing, and remain musically engaged throughout the season. Students may choose classes in Pop & Disney.

Calendar of Events 2026-2027


July 15                                     Registration and fees due
August 1                                 Tuition due
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September 1                           Tuition due
September 10                         Fall session classes begin
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October 1                                Tuition due
October 13                               Columbus Day        studio closed

November 1                            Tuition due 
November 8                           MVPTA Fall Festival      2:00
November 11                           Veterans Day         studio open
November 24-29                    Thanksgiving Break   studio closed

December 1                            Tuition due
December 6                            Studio Holiday Recital  2:00pm
December 23– January 3      Holiday Break      studio closed

January 1. 2027                    Tuition due
January 4                               Classes resume
January 19                             M.L. King Day        Studio open

February 1                              Tuition due
February 14                           MVPTA Winter Recital        2:00
February 15-19                     Winter break         Studio closed

March 1                                  Tuition due   
March 14                               MVPTA Master Class   2:00

April 1                                     Tuition due   
April 19-23                            Spring Break studio closed

May 1                                      Tuition due
May 2                                       MVPTA Honors Recital  2:00
May TBA                                National Piano Teachers Guild Auditions
May 31                                    Memorial Day           Studio closed

June 1                                     Tuition due
June 12                                   Spring Recital    6:00 pm
June 17                                   Spring term classes end

J‍uly 1 Tuition due ‍
July 7-August 4                   Summer session

Contact


Alice Donovan
508-633-3714 call or text
donovanmusic@msn.com

31 Upland Avenue
Bradford, Massachusetts 01835

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Alice Donovan, a life long resident of the Haverhill-Bradford area and has taught hundreds of students from 3 years old to 85 years old for the past 50 years.

She was awarded a Bachelors in Music Education from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Her principal teachers were Margaret Carbine Noonan, Robert Noonan, Myron Press and Ruth Davidson.

Alice was the owner and Music Director of Donovan Music Studios located in Bradford Square , Haverhill, Massachusetts from 1992-2009.

She is a member of :
American Guild of Piano Teachers Association
Music Teachers National Association
Merrimack Valley Piano Teachers Association
Adjudicator, Greater Lowell Music Teachers Association

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