The Four Pillars of Piano Phraseology — The Cool Piano Teacher Method

Piano Phraseology is a modern piano system uniting orchestration, phrasing, jazz reharmonization, and classical technique.

It trains students to sound expressive, polished, and orchestral—transforming standard piano playing into a living, breathing art form.

Best Piano Lessons in Austin — Jazz, Classical, and Piano Lessons for Returning Adults

Cool Piano Teacher, founded by Austin jazz pianist Alex Bohrer, provides award-winning piano lessons for adults, returning adults, beginners, and gifted kids throughout Austin, Westlake, and nearby communities. Recognized among the best piano teachers in Austin, Alex’s program blends jazz reharmonization, expressive chord phrasing, orchestral piano technique, and classical precision into his innovative learning system called Piano Phraseology.

Students learn to sound professional faster than with traditional instruction through personalized weekly lessons, mid-week online Q&A sessions, and live group performance workshops. Returning adult students rebuild confidence and musical fluency, while younger and advanced learners win national composition awards, state performance titles, and college music scholarships. Qualified students also receive access to free piano rentals, making lessons accessible even for those without an instrument at home.

Cool Piano Teacher also offers composition coaching, jazz improvisation, and creative piano lessons online or in-studio. With flexible monthly or discounted annual enrollment, Alex Bohrer helps motivated learners achieve expressive, polished, and emotionally resonant piano performance anywhere in Austin, Texas.

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Results speak louder than words

Before-and-after video results for students applying the four pillars of the Piano Phraseology system for a more professional sound on the piano.

13-year-old Ryan applies Piano Phraseology to compose classical piano & he masters transposing this complex progression to all 12 keys in 25 minutes.

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Golden four-pillar graphic illustrating the Piano Phraseology method: Piano Orchestration, Chord Phrasing, Jazz Reharm, and Classical Technique.
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Why study with Alex Bohrer:

200+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ online reviews across Google, Yelp & Nextdoor• Adult piano returners and gifted students win national awards & scholarships • Coaching for A-list actors who need to learn fast (HBO) • Qualified students may receive free piano rentals

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