Player One Music Studio
Fountain Valley, CA · Piano

Your first lesson is free, and you’ll play real music in it.

We teach piano to kids and adults here in Fountain Valley, and we run it as a path of levels — so you always know what you just cleared and what comes next.

Your child’s first milestones
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First month

Compose their first piano piece

3 months

Perform for peers in a workshop

4 months

Complete their first piano book

6 months

Perform in their first recital

6 months

Receive their first P1MS award

1 year

Learn their first pop chart

2 years

Earn their first officially recognized MTAC certification

This Girl is On FireAnnette
Clair de LuneJohann
Chopin A Minor WaltzJoseph
Fur EliseJacob
We Don't Talk About BrunoWilliam
Rocket ManDana Marie D.
Chopin NocturnesJohann
Beethoven SonatasJohann
This Girl is On FireAnnette
Clair de LuneJohann
Chopin A Minor WaltzJoseph
Fur EliseJacob
We Don't Talk About BrunoWilliam
Rocket ManDana Marie D.
Chopin NocturnesJohann
Beethoven SonatasJohann
The point program

You can see how far a student has come without asking.

Students earn rewards, unlock new skills, and see real progress as they advance. We built lessons on a structured path of levels, achievement-based learning, and interactive challenges — so practice at home has a point, and every win is worth showing off.

“The kids love Evan’s methods of teaching and the point program he uses to incentivize regular practice.”

Philip, parent · The Kiser Family
A ring of students' forearms, each wrist stacked with the printed Player One Music Studio bands they have earned.
Why families stay

We teach more than reading notes.

Students discover what they’re capable of. It’s not just about piano lessons… it’s about the moment they realize they can do it.

1Boost your child's brainpower and activity
2Gain confidence in a low-pressure environment
3From Day 1, experience the thrill of playing real music
4Build courage and stage presence with 15+ annual opportunities
5Play music and improve together! Make friends in a supportive environment
6Experience music through creativity, games, and hands-on experience
On stage

We put you in front of an audience, on purpose.

Build courage and stage presence with 0+ annual opportunities — recitals, workshops and master classes.

Students of every age lined up across the front of the hall, each holding a Player One certificate of participation.
Two boys leaning over the open lid of a grand piano, both grinning, at a Player One recital.
Evan Kliewer kneeling beside three young students in bow ties after their recital.
In their own words

Our families write these themselves — the kids too.

Every quote on this page came from a family who took lessons with us. We publish the parents and the students together, in their own words.

The Zapata Family

2 voices

“We were so pleased at how he prepared her for her first recital. She was anxious and hesitant to play her piece with both hands but his confidence in her made all the difference. At only 7 years old, her first performance was a memorable success! Evan is approachable, organized and flexible. He's efficient, making good use of the lesson time to cover so many aspects of learning piano.”

Yessenia · aunt

“Mr. Evan is kind and polite. I have lots of fun learning to play songs I know. I was so happy when I learned to play “This Girl is On Fire” from Sing 2. He gives me lots of choices of what songs to learn. Other kids should learn to play piano because once you know a song it's so fun to play it whenever you want.”

Annette

The Kiser Family

4 voices

“My kids began taking lessons with Evan about nine months ago and their skill development has been phenomenal. Although each kid came in at a different skill level, Evan has been able to customize lessons to help each one advance at an unexpectedly rapid pace. The kids love Evan's methods of teaching and the point program he uses to incentivize regular practice.”

Philip · parent

“I like playing pieces that are varied in emotion, which is why I like the Romantic period the most! Hoping to learn a variety of pieces to get to level 10 in CM, including Clair de Lune, Chopin Nocturnes, and Beethoven Sonatas.”

Johann

“My favorite part about lessons is learning new songs. The Chopin A Minor Waltz was my favorite, I liked the dynamics and the fast parts. My goal is complete the next level of Certificate of Merit.”

Joseph

“I like learning songs and playing them for myself. It feels good to play songs for myself. I'm hoping to accomplish Level 2 soon and I hope to get to level 10. I want to play Fur Elise one day.”

Jacob

The Phan Family

3 voices

“My favorite part about lessons is having the freedom to accomplish my own goals and play the songs I want while getting the assistance I need.”

Arianna

“I like playing the variety of pieces I have; they're energetic and fun! I also like learning about the in-depth history behind music. Having that knowledge is interesting.”

Avelyn

“I like getting to pick out my favorite piece, and having good goals for them.”

Audrey

The Hosein Family

1 voice

“I love playing the songs I know and that I picked out. Games in lessons make me more confident in playing!”

Zayn
Google reviews

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“Mr. Evan is such a gem. He makes learning piano rewarding and fun. As a total beginner, it was encouraging to be able to play songs so soon into the lessons and be able to learn the music theory as we went. He asks great questions to figure out what you need to be successful and gives personalized tips and tricks. It's hard to find great teachers. I'm so glad to have found Mr. Evan.”

Yen D.

“Our kids (ages 9, 9, and 6) have been taking lessons with Evan and Player One Music Studio for almost four years. In that time, they've gone from having zero experience to being able to sight read, play various classical and pop music pieces, and are also working on developing perfect pitch.”

Zolene Q.

“I've been taking lessons as an adult at Player One for about 3 months now and I've made HUGE progress in the last 3 months. If you don't want to read the rest of this long review, just know that Player One has the perfect combination of engaging lessons that mix a little bit of everything you could want. It led to incredible progress for me in a short time.”

Gary A.

“I signed up for lessons with Evan on my 59th birthday. It has always been a dream to play again. I was in elementary school and lessons were boring and I had better things to do. I was very nervous that he would be able to teach an old dog new tricks. This brings me so much joy. I am actually able to play Rocket Man by Elton John, and I still can't believe this is coming from my old fingers.”

Dana Marie D.

“Our 3 kids have benefited and grown in skill and appreciation of music because of their piano teacher, Evan Kliewer. He is very knowledgeable and knows how to connect and help each child thrive in their own abilities. He is patient and will offer great advice to support each child. We are lucky to have had Evan be a part of our children's lives for the last 3 years.”

Nancy T.

“I've been taking piano lessons from Evan for three months now, since February 2025, and I'm really enjoying it. He actually took the time to ask me what I wanted to learn, and he came up with a learning plan that fits my style just right. In just a few months, I've picked up the basics of chords and can play two songs that I love.”

Lu L.
18 Google reviews · 5.0 average
Getting started

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Use our convenient booking calendar to schedule your free trial lesson

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Show up to your trial lesson to learn piano's cheat code!

This Girl is On FireAnnette
Clair de LuneJohann
Chopin A Minor WaltzJoseph
Fur EliseJacob
We Don't Talk About BrunoWilliam
Rocket ManDana Marie D.
Chopin NocturnesJohann
Beethoven SonatasJohann
This Girl is On FireAnnette
Clair de LuneJohann
Chopin A Minor WaltzJoseph
Fur EliseJacob
We Don't Talk About BrunoWilliam
Rocket ManDana Marie D.
Chopin NocturnesJohann
Beethoven SonatasJohann