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Nicole Cochran Piano Studio | Slippery Rock

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About
Nicole Cochran is a Juilliard-trained pianist and organist offering personalized piano lessons for students of all ages and experience levels. Lessons are thoughtfully tailored to each student’s individual goals, learning style, and musical interests, with an emphasis on fundamentals, creativity, confidence, and long-term musical growth. Nicole serves on the piano faculty at Slippery Rock University and works with beginning, intermediate, and advanced students in a supportive and encouraging environment where students can develop both skill and enjoyment at the piano. Students receive individualized lesson materials and structured guidance to support consistent progress between lessons. Instruction may include classical repertoire, music theory, sight reading, ear training, technique, and contemporary music based on each student’s interests and goals. Organ instruction is also available for interested students upon request.
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Hired 4 times

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1 employee

16 years in business

Business hours

Sun3:00 pm - 7:00 pmMon3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, and Venmo.

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Musical style

Classical

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Jazz

Work location

My customers travel to me

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Danielle S.

Jun 7, 2025

This was my daughter’s very first year taking piano lessons, and Nicole made it such a positive and encouraging experience for her. From the start, she was so patient and kind, always cheering Ellie on and helping her build confidence with each new song. As a busy family, we really appreciated how flexible and understanding Nicole was—whether it was adjusting to our schedule or working with us financially, she always made things feel easy and supportive. We’re so thankful for the way she’s nurtured Ellie’s love for music this year.
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Ken A.

May 22, 2025

I've been taking piano lessons with Nicole Cochran for a while now, and I can honestly say she’s been a wonderful teacher. What I appreciate most is that she doesn’t rush me—she works at my pace, which means a lot, especially as an older adult learner. She’s patient, encouraging, and always takes the time to explain things in ways that make sense to me. Even when I feel stuck or frustrated with a piece, she never pushes or criticizes—she just calmly helps me find a way through it. I’ve seen real progress because of that supportive approach. She makes learning music enjoyable, not stressful. If you’re looking for a kind, skilled, and flexible teacher who genuinely cares about your progress, I’d highly recommend her.
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Caleb C.

Mar 10, 2020

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Tracy H.

Mar 12, 2020

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Hannah D.

Mar 10, 2020

Nicole makes the most out of every lesson. She is friendly and easy to work with. Nicole is very knowledgeable and suggests multiple strategies for practicing, ensuring that each student has the best opportunity to succeed. She pays attention to detail and is very good at what she does. She is a great private instructor!
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