About West Essex Now
Founded in 2014, West Essex NOW is a hyperlocal news site covering the towns of Caldwell,
Essex Fells, Fairfield, North Caldwell, Roseland, Verona and West Caldwell.
The site is published and edited by Carolyne Volpe Curley, a local resident.
Volpe-Curley graduated from Lafayette College in 1986, with a BA in both English and Government, and a minor in Women Studies and Religion. She has been a Certified New Jersey Press Journalist since 2012.
Essex Fells, Fairfield, North Caldwell, Roseland, Verona and West Caldwell.
The site is published and edited by Carolyne Volpe Curley, a local resident.
Volpe-Curley graduated from Lafayette College in 1986, with a BA in both English and Government, and a minor in Women Studies and Religion. She has been a Certified New Jersey Press Journalist since 2012.

As I happily continue to offer West Essex Now as a community service, I've started a new business this month West Essex Piano and I wanted to get the word out. Currently, I'm teaching private lessons in homes around West Essex for Students age 4 to Adult. However, I'm happy to announce that - starting next week - I'm partnering with The Performing Arts Project NJ in Roseland to be able to offer a limited amount of private and group lessons at their studio at a substantially lower rate!
The Studio classes are only available on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, beginning THIS MONDAY and there is very limited space. There is no registration fee; each student pays for 10 lessons ahead of time and begins next week. You do not need to have a piano at home; an electric keyboard is fine.
If you aren't sure how your student (or you) would do, I recommend starting with a group class; I will have the keyboards at the studio. Group classes will be arranged by appropriate age group.
** PIANO LESSONS RATES **
30 minutes (Age 4 to 7)
- private, your home $45 each
- private, at Roseland studio: $35 each
- group lesson at Roseland studio: $20 each
45 minutes (Age 5 to Adult)
- private, your home $65 each
- private, at Roseland studio: $50 each
- group lesson at Roseland studio: $30 each
60 minutes (Age 8 to Adult)
- private, your home $80 each
- private, at Roseland studio: $65 each
- group lesson at Roseland studio: $40 each
Additionally - those students interested in taking both Performing Arts Classes along with Piano Lessons will receive a discounted rate. Siblings rates are also available.
You can see all the information about West Essex Piano here: WestEssexPiano.com
The Performing Arts Project NJ studio is located at:
Roseland United Methodist Church
144 Eagle Rock Avenue
The studio offers Musical Theater, Acting, Directing, Stage Makeup, Scene Design, Voice and Dance
You can see all the information about Performing Arts Project here: tpapnj.com
** PIANO METHODS **
Piano Students age 4 to 6 study Alfred's "Little Mozarts Piano Method" -
Consisting of 4 levels, each level takes about 20 lessons.
Book fees of $20 are required per level.
When students finish the program they continue with Young Beginners Prep Course - starting with Level C.
Students age 5 to 7 will study Alfred's "Young Beginner's Piano Prep Course"
Consisting of 6 levels, each level takes about 20 lessons.
Book fees of $25 are required per level.
When students finish the program they continue with Alfred's Basic Piano Course - starting with Level 3
Students age 8 to Adult will study Alfred's "Basic Piano Course"
Consisting of 7 levels, each level takes about 20 lessons.
Book fees of $25 are required per level.
When students finish the program they continue with Advanced piano study through specific Masterwork pieces.
Because classes start this coming week, I do believe classes may fill up quickly, so please let me know if you are interested so I can hold your place.
Here's more about my musical background
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by email Carolyne@WestEssexPiano.com or 973-464-7456
The Studio classes are only available on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, beginning THIS MONDAY and there is very limited space. There is no registration fee; each student pays for 10 lessons ahead of time and begins next week. You do not need to have a piano at home; an electric keyboard is fine.
If you aren't sure how your student (or you) would do, I recommend starting with a group class; I will have the keyboards at the studio. Group classes will be arranged by appropriate age group.
** PIANO LESSONS RATES **
30 minutes (Age 4 to 7)
- private, your home $45 each
- private, at Roseland studio: $35 each
- group lesson at Roseland studio: $20 each
45 minutes (Age 5 to Adult)
- private, your home $65 each
- private, at Roseland studio: $50 each
- group lesson at Roseland studio: $30 each
60 minutes (Age 8 to Adult)
- private, your home $80 each
- private, at Roseland studio: $65 each
- group lesson at Roseland studio: $40 each
Additionally - those students interested in taking both Performing Arts Classes along with Piano Lessons will receive a discounted rate. Siblings rates are also available.
You can see all the information about West Essex Piano here: WestEssexPiano.com
The Performing Arts Project NJ studio is located at:
Roseland United Methodist Church
144 Eagle Rock Avenue
The studio offers Musical Theater, Acting, Directing, Stage Makeup, Scene Design, Voice and Dance
You can see all the information about Performing Arts Project here: tpapnj.com
** PIANO METHODS **
Piano Students age 4 to 6 study Alfred's "Little Mozarts Piano Method" -
Consisting of 4 levels, each level takes about 20 lessons.
Book fees of $20 are required per level.
When students finish the program they continue with Young Beginners Prep Course - starting with Level C.
Students age 5 to 7 will study Alfred's "Young Beginner's Piano Prep Course"
Consisting of 6 levels, each level takes about 20 lessons.
Book fees of $25 are required per level.
When students finish the program they continue with Alfred's Basic Piano Course - starting with Level 3
Students age 8 to Adult will study Alfred's "Basic Piano Course"
Consisting of 7 levels, each level takes about 20 lessons.
Book fees of $25 are required per level.
When students finish the program they continue with Advanced piano study through specific Masterwork pieces.
Because classes start this coming week, I do believe classes may fill up quickly, so please let me know if you are interested so I can hold your place.
Here's more about my musical background
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by email Carolyne@WestEssexPiano.com or 973-464-7456