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About
**ONLINE SINCE 2015!**
"LIVE" Online Lessons on Piano/Keyboard
ABOUT YOU:
You are an aspiring musician.
You are an adult beginner at the piano.
You have a child that is ready start lessons.
You are looking for someone who's more than simply "pandemic experienced" at online piano lessons.
You have a keyboard and are not quite sure what to do with it.
You would like to learn traditional Theory and Harmony.
You have had some experience in lessons and are looking to make music more creatively or are looking to explore different styles.
You would like to learn to read and write Chord Charts and Lead Sheets.
You are preparing for a Performance, Audition, or Recording Session.
You need help in a group or rock band setting as a player or band leader.
You want to learn to Improvise (what to do when they turn to you and say: “Take it away!”).
ABOUT PETE MARTINEZ:
My name is Pete Martinez, a lifetime Professional Musician.
“Mtz” is a traditional abbreviation of Martinez.
You can call me: "Mr. Pete".
I am a father to 2 beautiful little girls and married to an amazing wife, partner and best friend.
I am Detroit trained and schooled musician and I am here to help you.
I am a “child of pop” who studied jazz and has worked in about every style there is including Country, Electronic Music, and Contemporary Christian (as Director of Worship Arts).
I’ve owned and operated studios in Michigan and in Texas and now offer instruction exclusively online.
I began online music lessons years before the pandemic scramble to create an online studio.
I am as near as your computer or other device.
I am available for a free consultation.
I am here to help you play comfortably, confidently, and correctly…all while you’re making music and having fun.
I will be your guide, your trainer, and your biggest fan.
Overview
Hired 25 times
Serves Clinton Township, MI
Background checked
1 employee
21 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
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2017
Services offered
Musical style
Classical
Pop
Jazz
Work location
I work remotely (phone or internet)
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and punctuality.
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Christina D.
Sep 18, 2025
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Jason so far is having a great experience with his lessons. He’s looking forward to learning with Pete! He’s friendly and very accomadating!
Details: 10 - 13 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a keyboard • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
Mtz Music Studios's reply
Christina...
Thank you for sharing your son, and the great review!
I appreciate your son's enthusiasm, and the encouragement you show him.
- Pete
Piano Lessons
Dylan B.
Jan 1, 2018
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I have been working now with Pete on progressing my piano skills. I greatly appreciate his work and patience with me as I try to break old habits.
I'd recommend Pete and his skills to anyone looking for Pianolessons; new or old.
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Rick W.
Apr 28, 2022
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I worked with Pete for about 3 months. He helped learn techniques to improvise my song repertoire. I'm a retired senior who has been learning to play the piano for about 7 years. Although I had taking some lessons I was primarily teaching myself to play. I was stuck and bored with just playing what was on the lead sheet. Pete helped me get unstuck and taught me to play a lead sheet a variety of different ways. So, thanks to Pete I'm no longer bored.
Details: 65 years or older • Yes, the student can read music • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Jazz • Yes, the student has a keyboard • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)
Mtz Music Studios's reply
Rick!
So much fun working with you. I'm looking forward to hearing great music from you.
- Pete
Piano Lessons
Bryce B.
Feb 28, 2018
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Pete is awesome! I started taking lessons from him just over a year ago. Having had no formal training prior, he was able to teach me a version of Ben folds’ the luckiest which I then played for my wife on our wedding day just a few short months later. He works with you to make sure you know the basics but also keeps it fun. It’s been clear from the start that he has a passion for music as well as the patience and enthusiasm for anyone seeking to learn more about the instrument and music in general. Highly recommend.
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Krisette C.
Dec 9, 2015
My entire family has had a wonderful experience with lessons from Pete. He is patient, kind, warm and instructs in a clear manner. My daughter is loving piano and growing every week. Pete goes out of his way to be kind and gentle and lends himself to teaching snippets to my other little ones whenever they are close during lessons (as they are always interested!) We cannot say enough about this great teacher. Do yourself a favor and hire Pete today!
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Pete Martinez
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Lessons are weekly, half-hour sessions. There is no enrollment fee, no registration fee and no long term contract. Lessons are month-to-month and tuition is paid by the month.
Tuition is 140.00 per month (averaging 35.00 per lesson).
Of course, I happy to accommodate any preferences the student/parent may have for length and frequency of lesson.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
My objective for a new student is to have them leave the session confident that I will do my best to help them play their instrument comfortably and correctly.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I studied directly under Matt Michaels and David Van De Pitte and remain a perennial student of music, the arts and media. I have worked for decades as a professional musician in the Detroit area (performing in just about every style). I have experience in the studio, as a Band Leader, as a Musical Director, as a Director of Worship Arts and (of course) as a private instructor.