A lifelong love
of music.
Est. Studio
More than 20 years of experience helping students grow in skill, confidence, and artistry.
Introduction
An individualized approach
to music education.
Erica meets each student exactly where they are. Lessons balance strong technical foundations with creativity, confidence, musicianship, and personal expression.
No two students receive the same lesson plan. Repertoire, pacing, and goals are shaped in conversation — between teacher, student, and family.
- Experience
- 20+
- Approach
- 1:1
Years teaching piano
Private, personalized
— Considered instruction, from a first note through advanced repertoire.
The Studio
Why families choose
New England Piano School.
Four principles guide every lesson, every recital, and every student's growth.
More Than 20 Years of Experience
Two decades of guiding students through every stage of study — from first lessons to advanced repertoire and performance.
Personalized for Every Student
Lessons are shaped around age, ability, temperament, and interests. No two curriculums look alike.
Strong Technique and Musicianship
Careful attention to posture, tone, reading, and theory — the foundations that free real musical expression.
A Supportive, Inspiring Environment
A studio where students are encouraged to work seriously, take creative risks, and love the music they make.
Teaching Philosophy
Excellence
without intimidation.
Students are encouraged to be curious, creative, and confident as they grow as musicians. Lessons are encouraging, engaging, and tailored to each student’s individual strengths, interests, and goals.
“Being creative is part of being human. Everyone is creative.”— Fred Rogers
Meet the Teacher
Erica LeRoy.
Pianist. Educator.
For more than twenty years, Erica has guided students of all ages through the study of piano — balancing serious craft with the warmth, patience, and curiosity that make music worth pursuing.
Her studio welcomes beginners and advanced students alike, with instruction shaped around each individual and a long-standing commitment to the families she teaches.
Frequently Asked
Answers, before
the first lesson.
For anything not covered here, please reach out.
To make steady progress, students need an instrument at home to practice on. Either an acoustic piano or a quality keyboard is acceptable. Ask an instructor at NEPS if you have any questions about purchasing or upgrading your instrument.
Yes — your consultation and introductory lesson is always free. It is a chance for us to get to know each other, discuss your goals, and review school policies before committing to additional lessons.
Each student receives a guaranteed weekly time for piano lessons. The exact day and time are determined at enrollment, and lesson times are re-assessed each semester to accommodate changes in students' schedules.
NEPS is conveniently located right off of Exit 6 in Epping, New Hampshire.
No. Lessons take place at our school, which is equipped with a professional Kawai upright piano and up-to-date teaching technology. The studio also runs at full capacity, so scheduling does not allow for traveling.
Yes. NEPS holds two formal recitals each year during the holiday and spring seasons. For youth students, Halloween and St. Patrick's Day recitals are also available. Recitals are optional but strongly encouraged. Additional opportunities exist through our affiliation with the New Hampshire Music Teachers Association, and advancing students may be invited to perform in the Honors Recital, Fall Festival, Evaluations, and competitions.
New England Piano School first opened in Canton, Connecticut in 2007. The school relocated in 2012 to Exeter, New Hampshire, where Erica became a locally recognized teacher to over 70 students, and is now located in Epping, New Hampshire, still running at full capacity. Erica holds a combined degree in Piano Pedagogy and English from Plymouth State University, is a nationally certified teacher of music through the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), and serves as President of New Hampshire's branch (NHMTA). She has taught students from coast to coast.
The studio welcomes students from approximately age six through eighteen, from complete beginners to advanced pianists preparing serious repertoire.
Schedule a consultation. It is a chance to meet, discuss goals and experience, and determine whether New England Piano School is the right fit for the student.
Consultation
Find the right
beginning
for the student.
Schedule your free lesson and consultation in a comfortable setting. We'll explore your goals, any previous experience, availability, and whether New England Piano School is the right fit.
- erica@nepiano.com
- Studio
- Epping, New Hampshire