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About
Looking for professional piano lessons or live music entertainment in Fort Myers or online? I’ve got you covered!
Hi, I’m Carl Lauderman — a dedicated piano teacher and performing artist with over 20 years of experience. I offer piano lessons for kids and adults (in-person or online), and I also perform live piano music for weddings, private events, and corporate functions.
Through my studio, Lauderman Music, you can choose from:
• In-person piano lessons in Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Gateway, and surrounding areas
• Online piano lessons for students across the U.S. and internationally
• Live piano entertainment for elegant events, featuring classical, jazz, pop, and custom setlists
• Music for church services, cocktail hours, anniversaries, and special occasions
Whether you’re learning piano for the first time or looking to elevate your event with beautiful live music, I bring professionalism, warmth, and musical excellence to every client.
Let’s connect — message me to schedule a lesson or book live music for your next event!
Overview
Hired 12 times
Background checked
1 employee
14 years in business
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2023
Services offered
Music types
Piano
Event type
Wedding reception
Wedding ceremony
Birthday party
Cocktail hour
Music genres
Pop / top 40
Rock / classic rock
Jazz / Blues
Mariachi
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Mary P.
Nov 1, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
It was our first time with Carl and we were so happy that we did! He was festive weager to please us brought all th usic we asked for and he executed all the songs beautifully! He made the party! We will definitely be using his services again in the near future..Thank you again, Carl
Details: General event / party • 26 - 50 guests • 12 years old or younger • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • Piano • Other • Other
Lauderman Piano Lessons & Live Music's reply
Thank you for your wonderful review Mary, I appreciate it! It was a great pleasure to meet you, family, and your neighbors. It was an absolute treat to provide the music for the party and I look forward to continue providing my services in the near future.
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Iralney L.
Sep 22, 2019
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From Google
This is an outstanding school. The professors are great. They are always enthusiastic to teach you and help you move to the next level in music. Also they know about a great variety of songs that they use to challenge me every week in class and to expand the student knowledge and repertory. Honestly, a great school to become a great musician working with amazing professors that challenge you daily to enhance your music skills and help you achieve your goals. I personally take singing classes and I have improve so much very quickly. Before, I would damage my vocal chords anytime I would sing. Now thanks to the professor I am able to sin form the diaphragm and my voice is more powerful and I can sing for longer periods of time. Therefore, now I am able to sing difficult songs. I highly recommend to take classes at this great school.
Lauderman Piano Lessons & Live Music's reply
Thank you Iralney for your amazing review! We are committed to helping you grow in musical skills as well as challenging you every week so that you continue taking your voice to the next level using the right techniques. It is important for us to serve our students with the most amazing instruction and coaching, deliver top-notch customer service, and provide a professional facility to bring out the best in you not just musically, but also help develop more confidence in your singing. It is a pleasure to have you in our school!
Adrian T.
Apr 15, 2019
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From Google
Amazing musicians with some beautiful voices. The quality of work is Impeccable and anyone looking to learn music from a beginner, a student, to an experienced musician can definitely take benefit of this companies level of expertise and simple approach to music theory.
Lauderman Piano Lessons & Live Music's reply
Thank you Mr. Toca, you have truly made us feel like our work pays off. We strive to be our very best so that we can leave that legacy behind for our students. Thank you.
Andreia L.
Feb 5, 2019
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From Google
Excelente school & fair prices! I take my 5 year old for classes, they are organized, clean, and very informative. Mr. Lucian is a very intelligent individual and a great instructor. Our first time at the school was a free class and after completing it we had to sign up, also conveniently located for us!
Lauderman Piano Lessons & Live Music's reply
Hi Andrea, thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and for taking the time to post this review! We strive for our families to have the best experience by offering a clean facility and an organized place where you are kept informed our music school happenings in an efficient way. I am glad that you and your daughter are happy with Mr. Lucian and his fun and intelligent method of teaching. On top of that, I am happy that you took advantage of the free class and that you signed up on the same day.
Thanks again for your review, we greatly appreciate you! —Carl Lauderman, Owner
Laura R.
Mar 11, 2019
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From Google
I absolutely love the teacher and the class. He is personable and relates to my little ones individual learning needs. Very patient and caring with my kids and just a very comfortable atmosphere where they can relax and have fun learning. I would definitely recommend to everyone!
Lauderman Piano Lessons & Live Music's reply
Thank you, Ms. Rodriguez, for taking the time to give us such a heartfelt review. At Forte, we encourage all of our instructors to treat every student with the utmost appreciation and care. Your little ones are our top priority and we make sure they are having fun while teaching at a pace, they will learn most effectively.
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Carl Lauderman
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Our pricing is structured to be as affordable as possible to our clients yet also reflecting the high caliber of our musicians. Our musicians are degreed teaching music artist professionals that perform music at expert levels and teach music with high expertise and experience.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
For music for events, we schedule a phone call to discuss details about your event in order to select the right music for your event. We also discuss any song requests you would like to hear. After that we confirm the presence and commitment of the musician to perform music for your event on the date and time that you requested.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Our music professionals are highly trained performing artists that are passionate about providing music for events and concerts for our clients.
We also love to teach and we care about bringing out the best in our students and inspire confidence in themselves.
Our teaching artist professionals have extensive training in music education, teaching & performance experience in events, and possess music degrees from the world’s top college & university music schools.
