Beginning Piano
A welcoming introduction to reading music, rhythm, technique, and the joy of playing—for children and adult beginners.
BUILD THE FOUNDATION PRIVATE PIANO INSTRUCTION · BROOMFIELD & BOULDER AREA
Where a love
of music becomes
a lifetime of artistry.
Thoughtful, individual piano instruction for curious beginners, growing musicians, and students with ambitious performance goals.
AN EXCEPTIONAL MUSICAL FOUNDATION
Every accomplished pianist
was once a beginner.
The right teacher makes all the difference. Dr. Martha Albrecht welcomes students of all ages and abilities, bringing the same care, musical insight, and high standards to a first lesson as to advanced study.
With 25 years of teaching experience and a doctorate in music from the University of Colorado, she helps each student build lasting skills—and discover a musical voice of their own.
Discover her approach25YEARS OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE
DMADOCTOR OF MUSICAL ARTS · CU BOULDER
1:1PERSONALIZED PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
THE PATH FORWARD
Room to begin.
Space to excel.
Every student’s path is different. Lessons are shaped around individual experience, interests, and aspirations—always with a foundation in expressive, confident playing.
Growing Musicians
Thoughtful repertoire, sound technique, and deeper musical understanding for students ready to make meaningful progress.
FIND YOUR VOICEAdvanced & Competition Study
Focused instruction for motivated pianists preparing for performances, auditions, and competitive musical opportunities.
PURSUE EXCELLENCE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Competition wins. Confidence for life.
Individual progress takes many forms. Dr. Albrecht supports students who play for the joy of music and those pursuing festivals, competitions, and demanding performances.
COMPETITIONS & FESTIVALS
Dedicated practice.
Dedicated practice.
Remarkable opportunities.
Dr. Albrecht's students have taken their music beyond the studio, participating in respected piano competitions and festivals and earning wins and high placements.
Selected student performance and competition highlights- Bakers Kawai Piano Competition · Wins
- Kiwanis Stars of Tomorrow Show · Wins
- Colorado State Music Teachers Association music festivals · Wins
- Boulder Area Music Teachers Association piano festival · Wins
- Wells Music Yamaha Piano Competition · Top 3
- Steinway International Piano Competition
- Boulder Bach Festival
Boulder Federated Piano Festival
Dr. Albrecht celebrated her students’ performances at the Boulder Federated Piano Festival.
View studio Facebook pageCelebrating years of growth
Students Julia Hunt and Kelly Young performed extraordinarily at their senior recitals.
View recital post INSIDE THE STUDIO
Moments worth
celebrating.
A glimpse of the students, music, and milestones that make a studio community special.
After the recital2023 senior recital
At the keyboard2024 senior recital
Music and community2024 senior recital
Beyond the recital hall.
Martha’s student Nanxi Liu has performed live on broadcast television, including NBC and ABC.
STUDENT AND FAMILY VOICES
The difference
a teacher makes.
5 / 5REVIEWS ON GOOGLE AND FACEBOOK FROM STUDENTS
“My time studying under her brought me a lifelong love of piano.”
“She knows exactly how to help you improve.”
“She is willing to meet students where they are - and to work the way that's best for each student.”
“You won't find a better piano teacher. I studied with Martha for 7 years and she helped me reach my full potential as a pianist where I won many competitions and performed on many stages. I can't recommend her enough!”
“The improvement in our daughter's playing was profound.”
COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
Neighbors appreciate Martha's thoughtful mentorship, musical standards, and lasting relationships with families across generations.
EDITORIAL FEATUREIn the pressMONEY.COM · SEPTEMBER 2015
A LESSON THAT LASTS A LIFETIME
How a Piano Lesson Helped Me Succeed in Business
In an essay for Money, former student and entrepreneur Nanxi Liu credits Dr. Albrecht with teaching her the value of developing her own musical interpretation, a lesson she carried into building a business.
Read the feature in Money.com MORE THAN THE RIGHT NOTES
Technique builds
confidence.
Interpretation
makes it yours.
Great piano study is both disciplined and deeply personal. Students learn to listen closely, think independently, and bring intention to every phrase—not simply reproduce the notes on a page.
Whether the goal is a beloved first piece or a demanding performance, the work is rooted in curiosity, artistry, and progress that lasts beyond the lesson.
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION·ENDURING MUSICIANSHIP
DR. MARTHA ALBRECHT · PIANO EDUCATOR
MEET THE EDUCATOR
Experience you can hear.
Encouragement you can feel.
Dr. Martha Albrecht is an accomplished pianist and educator with more than 25 years of teaching experience, from first-time beginners to advanced performers. She earned her Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music at the University of Colorado Boulder, following a Bachelor of Music from Utah State University.
For seven years, she served as a piano instructor at the University of Colorado Boulder, teaching both music majors and non-music majors at the university level. Her experience also includes teaching at Colorado State University, giving her a rare breadth of perspective across collegiate instruction, individual mentorship, and pre-college musical development.
In her private studio, Dr. Albrecht has guided hundreds of students toward confident technique, thoughtful interpretation, and notable competition and festival achievements. Through recitals, performances, and one-on-one instruction, she combines rigorous musical standards with the patience and encouragement that help each student thrive.
Start a conversation COLLABORATIVE PIANO
The Accompanist.
Music comes alive in collaboration. Alongside her teaching, Dr. Albrecht has spent decades accompanying instrumentalists and vocalists for recitals, auditions, and competitions. She brings attentive listening, musical sensitivity, and experienced support to each performance.
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SELECTED COLLABORATIONS
- Boulder Suzuki Strings
- Flatiron String Academy
- University of Colorado Department of Music
- Peaks to Plains Suzuki Institute
Accompanying for voice and instruments across recital, audition, and competition settings.
SERVING THE NORTHWEST DENVER & BOULDER AREA
A welcoming piano studio
close to home.
Dr. Albrecht teaches private piano lessons at her Broomfield, Colorado studio. Students travel from neighboring Boulder County and northwest Denver communities for one-on-one lessons, recital preparation, and advanced competition study.
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