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
PhDDOCTORATE IN MUSIC · 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- Steinway International Piano Competition
- Boulder Bach Festival
- Colorado State Music Teachers Association music festivals · Wins
- Boulder Area Music Teachers Association piano festival · Wins
- Wells Music Yamaha Piano Competition · Top 3
- Kiwanis Stars of Tomorrow Show · Win
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 has spent 25 years helping students grow as pianists and as individuals. She earned her doctorate in music from the University of Colorado and teaches students at all stages of their musical journey.
Her studio in Broomfield is a place for thoughtful, one-on-one study: rigorous enough to challenge aspiring performers and welcoming enough for someone playing their very first notes.
Start a conversation 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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