OUR MISSION:
To enthusiastically teach piano to children and create a positive musical legacy that lasts for generations.
THe History of Farmhouse
Farmhouse Music Studio began in 2014 in a 150-year-old farmhouse near Loretto, MN, where students took piano lessons amid a rustic setting complete with farm animals.
In 2020, the owner Sonja moved the music studio to a commercial space in Long Lake, MN, allowing it to grow rapidly. By 2023, Farmhouse Music had over 125 students and a dedicated teaching team, sparking the opening of a second studio in Lakeville, MN.
Both locations now thrive, staying true to their mission of fostering a love for music and providing high-quality piano instruction to students of all ages.
Meet the Staff
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Sonja Graham is a seasoned music educator and performer with over two decades of piano coaching experience. With a K-12 Music Education Degree, she has taught piano and voice to students of all ages, and serves as a judge for piano exams and competitions for the MN Music Teachers Association (MMTA).
During her years as a professional performer, Sonja has applied her talents as a keyboardist, singer, and dancer, having opened for several Grammy-winning artists. She has also been a high school choir director and show choir clinician, guiding young talents in music and performance.
Passionate about music's transformative power, Sonja instills discipline, preparation, and confidence in her students, fostering a deep love and appreciation for piano.
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Welcome to Farmhouse Music! Amanda is an instructor with a bachelor's degree in Music Education, distributed by Luther College in Decorah (IA). She has taken piano lessons for twenty years and voice lessons for twelve years, and she finds immense enjoyment in utilizing those skills to write her own songs. When she isn't at the studio, Amanda can often be found writing books or playing video games with friends.
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Jim has decades of experience helping students learn the building blocks of music and unlock the joy of playing the piano. He gigs regularly as a freelance accompanist for musical theater, choir concerts, worship services, and even as a restaurant pianist.
Although his work requires him to play a broad range of musical genres and styles, his heart is happiest when playing pop, rock, and jazz.
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Mellisa began piano at just 3 years of age. She is passionate about teaching piano. "My goal as your teacher is to nurture a genuine love for music.”
Mellisa specializes in music theory, composition, curriculum production, and online piano lessons. She has a Master of Arts degree in piano pedagogy and bachelor of arts in Music Education and liturgical music and a minor in flute performance and Bible. Mellisa is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music.
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Piano Teacher - Allegro Program, Young Beginners
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Now Hiring at our
lakeville and Long Lake locations!!
Careers at FMS
Do you want to collaborate and be inspired by amazing teachers?
Are you joyful and passionate about teaching music and helping others grow?
If the answer is “yes”, then FMS may be right for you!
Read below for teaching opportunities.
Do you have a passion for giving a lifelong gift of music to young people?
Do you like freedom and flexibility with your teaching and your schedule?
Are you tired of traditional ways of teaching & want an innovative environment?
Do you have 2 or more days available to teach in the afternoons and evenings?
Available Job Positions
Piano Instructor
Teachers may teach a variety of levels.
Teaching Assistant - Long Lake and/Or Lakeville
Assist students and lead teacher
Workshop/Specialty Class Piano Instructor
The sky is the limit! What piano skills can you teach that are beyond the method books? Songwriting? Playing by Ear? Jazz? Ensembles? We would love to hear the ideas you have!
Workshops are primarily 5-day courses presented in the summer, but could also apply to weekends and school holidays.
