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About
Learn Piano or Classical Singing—In Your Home—with a Professional Musician.
Welcome! I’m Stephen McCool—professional baritone, veteran music educator (15+ years), and your go-to guide for turning music lessons into life-changing growth.
I help students of all levels—from curious hobbyists to serious performers—develop their musical skills with personalized, in-home piano or voice lessons that are fun, focused, and challenging.
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✨ What You’ll Gain:
•🎼 Custom-tailored lessons based on your goals and pace
•🎯 Clear programs: Light Hobbyist, Serious Hobbyist, Pre-Professional
•💪 Build strong technique, expressive artistry, and confident performance skills
•📚 Full training in Repertoire, Technique, Theory, Sight Reading, and more
•🎉 Studio perks: themed recitals, monthly newsletter, fun celebrations
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🎹 Real Results:
•ABRSM & NFMC Jr. Festival students earning top scores and awards
•Voice students accepted to elite programs like NYU’s New Studio on Broadway
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📰 More than lessons—it’s a community:
All students receive:
•Monthly Studio Newsletter (tips, events, inspiration)
•2 Studio Parties per year (aka recitals—but way more fun!)
•Performance opportunities & goal-oriented encouragement
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🧑🎓 Who I Work With:
•Kids, teens, and adults
•Beginners to advanced students
•Families looking for character-building activities
•Pre-college musicians prepping for auditions
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🎭 About Me:
•Staff singer at Atlanta’s top churches
•Atlanta Opera Chorus member since 2009
•Professional pianist and vocal coach
•Accompany students at competitions and events
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🎁 50% off 30-Minute Intro Lesson
Let’s meet! Try a no-pressure session and see if we’re a good fit.
👉 Book now—I look forward to helping you grow musically and personally.
– Stephen McCool
Overview
Hired 7 times
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16 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon10:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and punctuality.
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Reagan r.
Feb 22, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
I was worried about my 7yr ols and 9yr old paying attention and wanting to confinue. They LOVE their piani lessons. Stephen is an awesome, entergitic, entertaining, professional piano teacher. We can't say enough good things about him!
Details: 6 - 9 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a piano • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc.
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Parents B.
Aug 12, 2019
Stephen is a wonderful piano teacher. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about music education. He is also able to differentiate for students of all levels, from beginner to advanced. We love him!
Stephen McCool's In-Home Music Lessons's reply
Thank you so much. This helps a lot.
Laurie C.
Jan 20, 2024
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Stephen is a true professional! He is great with adults and children alike. We will use him for our preschool music performances in the future.
Stephen McCool's In-Home Music Lessons's reply
Hello Laurie. Thank you so much. It's my pleasure to play for the cathedral preschool anytime.
Laurie C.
Jan 20, 2024
Stephen is a wonderful musician. He is professional and skilled at improvising and meeting the needs of our young performers. We will call him to work with our preschool performers again.
Randall R.
May 29, 2024
I had not worked with Stephen until last Sunday morning. He was early for our rehearsal and was fully prepared.
It was a delight to work with him.
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Stephen Mccool
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Now receive one half-priced 30-minute trial lesson.
After that, you may choose one of two tuition packages: studio membership or individual lessons.
Studio membership customers pay one flat-rate monthly tuition.
Customers who pay per lesson must pay upfront for one month at a time.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I first conduct an interview with the student, or the student and parent. We then talk about short term and long term goals. Lastly, we talk about what I expect from practice time.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I've taken piano lessons since I was six years old, and I have two degrees in classical vocal performance. As a professional piano accompanist I regularly perform with th Cathedral of St. Philip's preschool. As a professional baritone opera singer, I've sung without the Atlanta Opera Chorus since 2009. Lastly, I've been teaching private music lessons since 2010.