# Castles and Keys

> Music tutoring · Roseville. Castles and Keys is a local, family-owned youth enrichment studio in Roseville, founded by Carlos and Amber. It offers piano lessons and chess coaching. Carlos leads instruction and has over 30 years of experience in music, chess and teaching; Amber is Creative Director and Admin. The studio serves Roseville families and students from Granite Bay, Rocklin, Loomis and the wider Placer County area. The first lesson is free.
- Ages: 5–17
- Price: From $75/session
- Address: 210 Estates Drive, Suite 108, Roseville, CA 95678
- Website: https://www.castlesandkeys.com/
- Phone: (279) 799-7101
- Email: letsplay@castlesandkeys.com
- On Summerground: https://summerground.com/roseville/castles-and-keys

## Piano Lessons

Ages 5–17 · $100–$125/session

Piano instruction that starts from the music a student wants to play, whether classical, pop and chord-based playing, or contemporary worship keyboard. Options are 55-minute private lessons at $100 per session, weekly 55-minute small-group classes of up to 5 students at $125 per month plus a $75 annual materials fee, and an intensive apprenticeship at $1,500 per month, admitted by consultation. Beginners around ages 7 to 10 often start with a classical and foundational pathway using Faber Piano Adventures books. Lessons are held at the Estates Drive studio in Roseville, and in-home lessons may be arranged. The first session is free, and the studio is working to become an approved vendor for charter and homeschool funds.

- Subjects: Piano, Music theory
- Levels: Elementary school, Middle school and High school
- Where: at their location or at your home
- Hours: Classes available Monday-Friday, 1pm-8pm; by appointment.

- Private lesson $100 per 55-minute session; small-group class $125/month plus $75 annual materials fee; apprenticeship $1,500/month.

## Chess Coaching

Ages 5–17 · $75–$100/session

Chess instruction in two formats. Weekly small-group classes use a structured curriculum with lessons, puzzles, exercises and coached games, with Chess Steps workbooks, at $100 per month plus a $50 annual materials fee. Private one-on-one lessons at $75 per session offer game analysis, focused training and tournament preparation. Students attend the same class time each week. Lessons are held at the Estates Drive studio in Roseville, and in-home lessons may be available. The first lesson is free, and daytime homeschool class options are listed.

- Subjects: Chess
- Levels: Elementary school, Middle school and High school
- Where: at their location or at your home
- Hours: Classes available Monday-Friday, 1pm-8pm; by appointment.

- Private lesson $75 per session; small-group class $100/month plus $50 annual materials fee.

Details from https://www.castlesandkeys.com/piano-lessons, checked October 13, 2026. Confirm prices and dates with the provider before signing up.