Play & sing your favorite
pop songs by ear
Online voice and piano lessons for teens & adults
tired of sheet music, scales and traditional lessons.
Play & sing your favorite
pop songs by ear
Online voice and piano lessons for teens & adults
tired of sheet music, scales and traditional lessons.
When did learning music
last feel fun?
Let's Play!
Most music lessons are taught with stuffy rules and rigid techniques. But music should feel more like play and less like torture, so my lessons work a bit different. You’ll still perfect your technique, but you’ll actually enjoy yourself and unlock creativity you didn’t know you had.
Ear Training
Train your ear to identify melodies, chords, and rhythms, making it easier to play music by ear.
Theory & Chords
Learn the “recipes” for chords and scales, so you can better understand the music you love, and play it effortlessly.
Improvisation
Develop the skills and confidence to create music spontaneously
Technique
Build a foundation of solid technique so you can sing and play with comfort and agility, and expand your vocal range.
Composing/Songwriting
Create memorable melodies and lyrics while learning the basics of song structure.
Rhythm/Accompaniment
Explore pop rhythms & riffs, and strengthen your coordination to accompany yourself while singing.
How it Works...
STEP ONE
Custom Lesson Plan
We start with an initial call to meet and talk about your musical experience, interests, and goals. This helps me put together a custom plan to help get you to reach those goals.
STEP TWO
Weekly 1-1 Lessons
We meet each week to build your skills and apply what we learn directly to your favorite songs. Work toward your musical goals with support, accountability, and most importantly, fun!
STEP THREE
Creative Freedom!
Through our weekly lessons, we build you a creative toolbox so you can play, sing, and create the music you love with ease and confidence.
What People Are Saying...
"In a few lessons Hannah showed me tips and insights I hadn't heard from various classical teachers over the past 20 years."
JESSI,
VOICE/PIANO STUDENT
"My 17 year old daughter's lessons with Hannah have really helped to build her confidence!"
SAMANTHA,
PARENT
"Hannah is a treasure! She is always calm, laughs a lot, and keeps the lessons fun and engaging"
HEATHER,
PARENT
"Hannah worked with me to advance my skillset with specific exercises while giving me the space to improvise and experiment in a safe environment."
SPENCER,
VOICE/PIANO STUDENT
"Initially I struggled with music lessons early in life, but Hannah has helped me discover skills I didn't think I would ever have".
NICK,
PIANO STUDENT
Thank you for encouraging Betty experiment & push through her perfectionism. I was so happy to see her have a breakthrough!
DESI,
PARENT
Music lessons shouldn't feel like a chore...
Hi! I'm Hannah Ferber, founder of Creative Spark Music, an online music studio that teaches teens and adults how to sing and play piano and have fun doing it.
Growing up in a family of musicians, I saw the joy they felt when composing and performing, and that passion was contagious. I loved music so much, but when I started formal lessons, the fun vanished.
Like most traditional piano lessons, they focused heavily on sheet music, strict technique, and boring method books. They were completely missing the inspiration and creativity that drew me to music in the first place.
It wasn’t until my dad started teaching me to play and sing pop songs that lessons became exciting.
This is why my approach is all about learning pop songs by ear, improvising, and songwriting—giving you the tools to explore and enjoy music creatively.
In my 15 years of teaching, I’ve seen this method work time and again. Providing an environment where students can explore and get creative leads to more confidence, and more fun, which leads to more practicing and more progress!
I’ve also discovered that many students develop their playing ability at a much faster rate than their reading ability, so cutting out the middleman means they end up playing the music they really want to play so much faster.
As a pop singer/songwriter with my voice and compositions featured in TV, film, and commercials worldwide, I know exactly how to teach you the skills to play pop music in a way that’s practical and fun, so you can learn the music you love and have a blast along the way.
Because playing music shouldn’t feel like washing the dishes - it should be fun!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How long will it take me to be able to play/sing a full song?
Progress depends on how much time you have to practice and the difficulty level of the song. I’ve seen students learn new songs in as little as three weeks, while others take six months. On average, it takes about one to three months to learn a new song.
Q: How many hours should I practice each week?
Ideally, you'd practice 30-60 minutes each day, but let’s be real—that’s not always realistic for everyone. When you sign up for lessons, we’ll look at your schedule and create a practice plan that’s sustainable but still gets you results. For busy adults, that might mean 15 minutes, three times a week. Most importantly, I will never shame you for coming to class without having practiced—because that doesn’t help anyone. I’m here to support you, not make you feel bad.
Q: Will I need a keyboard or piano?
Yes. If you’re taking piano lessons, you will need a keyboard or piano, and I’d be happy to help you choose the right one!
Q: How long are lessons?
Lessons are 60-minutes
Q: Which books and materials will I need?
Typically, we use mostly chord charts and lyric sheets, which I’ll provide or send you links to. Occasionally, I might suggest supplemental theory books that you can purchase online, but these are usually optional.
Q: What type(s) of students do you typically work with?
I work with teens and adults who want to learn to play or sing pop music by ear.
Q: How does pricing work?
Book a call and let’s talk!
Q: How do we get started?
We start by having a 1-1 conversation on Zoom so we can talk about your music experience and goals, and see if it feels like a good fit!
Ready to Get Started?
Start learning pop songs by ear and having a blast!
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