where musicians are made
From music lessons to the musician lifestyle.
Our mission is simple: to foster your creative potential.
For us, it's more than just school; we prepare students to reach their individual goals. Students often call on us to prepare for performing arts auditions, commercial gigs, American Idol, America's Got Talent, music festivals, College Prep and more. We're passionate about supporting aspiring young musicians and soon-to-be artists along their journey to success.
Meet your Instructors.
Our hand-picked instructors are seasoned musicians and teachers in their fields. All they ask of you is to bring the same passion and commitment to your lessons that they bring!
Se habla español.
Get Schooled.
Lannie Battistini
Owner, Principal
Piano, Keyboards, Commercialized Vocals, Music Theory, College Prep, Arranging, Compositions, and Songwriting Workshop and Professional Music Production (Instruction in PROTOOLS®)
Lannie is an award-winning pianist, recording artist, songwriter, composer, arranger, and producer. For the past 35+ years, he has infused his undying love for musicianship into countless performances, productions, and everything in between.
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As a graduate of Boston’s Berklee College of Music, he’s produced and been involved with over 80 albums across many genres. With 4 original jazz albums under his belt, Lannie knows what it takes to develop talent and artistry in aspiring musicians pursuing professional careers.
He’s a
LATIN GRAMMY® Award Winner Producer
2X GLOBAL MUSIC AWARD Winner as Arranger/Composer and Best Album of the Year
GRAMMY® Award Winner as keyboardist
LATIN GRAMMY® Award Winner as keyboardist
LATIN GRAMMY® Award Nominee as keyboardist/Pianist
Lannie keeps up to date within the music industry as an active voting member: GRAMMY® Awards and LATIN GRAMMY® Awards.
As the director/owner of Hands In Motion School of Music, Lannie teaches in various music genres such as Jazz, Pop, R&B, Soul, Funk, All Latin andTropical genres, Reggae, Contemporary Gospel, Orchestral, and Neo-Classical. His classes consist of piano, commercialized vocalization, performance, music theory, arranging and compositions, songwriting, and professional music productions in PROTOOLS®. For more info, visit LannieBattistini.com.
All of our instructors have the training and years of experience needed to help you reach your goals. More importantly, they are passionate about seeing their students grow. See what we're all about by signing up for music lessons today.
Our Students
What does studying here do for you?
Writing his next hit
Artist JJosh was inspired to write a new song in the studio. He hopes to release an original album someday.
Sharpening his skills
Ethan is one of our most advanced piano students. Mastering such difficult pieces at such a young age makes us excited for his future. He's been with us for 7 years!
Performing her own concert
Jennifer's first album RELENTLESS debuted #10 on iTunes Gospel/Christian charts. Here's a photo from her CD Release Concert!
Testimonials
Why we love our jobs.
for the
growth
"My son has been studying under Lannie for several years and has perfected his voice immensely. I highly recommend this company for aspiring and independent artists that are serious about their craft and careers.
— Sasha, mother of a student