A young man with glasses is seen from the side, sitting at a polished brown K. Kawai grand piano and playing from sheet music. The setting is a large, brightly lit room that appears to be a church sanctuary, featuring white walls, wooden pews, large windows with dark shutters, and red carpeting. The natural light from the windows creates soft highlights on the piano's surface. The overall atmosphere is quiet and studious.

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Name: Sonneman Studio Piano, Voice, and Drama
Address: 120 North Military Street, Dearborn, Michigan, 48124, US
Telephone: (313) 640-8870

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View performance highlights from our Dearborn and Grosse Pointe Woods studios. Text us to join students from St. Clair Shores—we accept Zelle, cash, or personal checks.

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Award-Winning Piano, Voice, and Drama Instruction

Nurturing creativity across Dearborn and Grosse Pointe Woods. For your convenience, we accept payments via Zelle, cash, or personal check.

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Piano, Voice, and Drama

Authentic photos of our students and recitals at our Dearborn (west side) and Grosse Pointe Woods (east side) locations. We serve a 10-15 mile radius including St. Clair Shores, Eastpointe, and Clinton Township. Also, Dearborn Heights, Redford, Livonia, and Downriver. Accepted payment methods are strictly Zelle, cash, or personal check.

A full-body shot of two performers on a stage. To the left, a young man is dressed in a black button-down shirt, black trousers, and a grey newsboy cap, standing beside a dark wood grand piano. To the right, a young woman in a white ruffled gown with an ornate, fringed shawl looks towards him. They are positioned in front of a deep red stage curtain on a wooden floor. The lighting is direct, and the mood suggests a theatrical or musical performance.

A group portrait of one adult woman and four young girls standing together in what appears to be a church sanctuary. To their left is a large black grand piano with its lid propped open. The girls are dressed in colorful dresses, and the woman has long blonde hair and is wearing a purple top. In the background, there are rows of wooden pews with blue cushions and several narrow stained-glass windows. The lighting is warm and slightly hazy, giving the image a soft, candid feel, likely following a musical performance or recital.

A close-up photograph of Placido Domingo singing passionately. He has grey hair and a beard, wearing a formal black suit and a crisp white shirt. His mouth is wide open in a singing pose. The background is completely black, and he is lit from the side, creating high contrast and dramatic shadows. A microphone and a music stand are partially visible in the foreground.

A medium shot of two opera singers, a man and a woman, performing with intense emotion. Both are captured with their mouths wide open in song, looking slightly upward. They are dressed in elaborate 18th-century period costumes; the man wears a dark doublet with intricate gold embroidery and a white ruffled collar, while the woman wears a matching dark gown with gold detailing and lace cuffs. The lighting is dramatic and warm, highlighting their facial expressions and the rich textures of their costumes against a blurred, golden-toned stage background. The mood is powerful and theatrical.

A close-up, side-angle shot of a pianist's hands gracefully playing a grand piano. The focus is sharp on the fingers pressing the white and black keys, while the foreground and dark background are artistically blurred with a shallow depth of field. The lighting is soft but dramatic, highlighting the texture of the skin and the reflective surface of the piano. The pianist appears to be wearing formal attire, suggesting a concert or performance setting.

A close-up, artistic shot of a piano keyboard. The image is taken at a low angle looking across the keys from left to right. The lighting is warm and golden, casting long shadows and bright highlights on the surfaces of the white and black keys. The shallow depth of field keeps the central keys in sharp focus while the foreground and background are softly blurred. The overall mood is elegant, atmospheric, and nostalgic, emphasizing the texture and geometry of the instrument.

A full-body photograph of three people, two women and one man, standing together in what appears to be a church. The woman on the left wears glasses, a floral dress, a cream-colored knit shawl, and black and white sneakers. The woman in the middle has long blonde hair and wears a patterned turquoise top with a dark vest. The man on the right is dressed in a purple shirt with a black vest and trousers, holding a single red rose and smiling. They are positioned in front of a white pulpit adorned with red and white poinsettias. The floor is covered in a deep red carpet. The lighting is indoor and slightly diffused, creating a warm, celebratory mood.

A high-angle, dramatic shot of a black grand piano and a matching tufted bench on a polished wooden stage. A single warm spotlight illuminates the piano, keys, and a portion of the floor, creating high contrast with the surrounding deep shadows. The mood is sophisticated and elegant, suggesting a quiet moment before or after a musical performance.

A close-up, low-angle artistic shot of an acoustic guitar body. The image focuses on the strings as they pass over the soundhole, with a shallow depth of field that blurs the bridge in the background and the foreground strings. The lighting is warm and low-key, highlighting the texture of the wood grain and the metallic sheen of the strings against deep shadows. The mood is intimate, moody, and musical.

A candid photograph of a woman with light hair and glasses teaching a young child, who is wearing a Star Wars Stormtrooper costume, how to play a grand piano. The woman is pointing to specific notes in a music book resting on the piano's stand. The background suggests an indoor setting, likely a church or community hall, featuring potted palms and religious iconography. The scene is well-lit with a natural, heartwarming atmosphere.

A close-up, macro-style photograph of the interior of a grand piano. The image features rows of taut metal strings disappearing into the depth of the instrument, anchored by pins on a polished, bronze-colored cast-iron plate. The lighting is warm and soft, creating a sophisticated and elegant mood with golden highlights and deep shadows. A shallow depth of field is used, with the focus sharp on the central pins and strings while the foreground and background are smoothly blurred.

A formal photograph featuring an adult woman and a young girl sitting together on a piano bench. They are positioned in front of a polished mahogany grand piano on a wooden stage. A rich red curtain serves as the backdrop. The woman has long blonde hair and is wearing a black sleeveless top with a floral skirt. The young girl wears glasses and a dark, patterned short-sleeved dress. Both are smiling at the camera. The setting suggests a music recital or a formal teaching environment.

A full-body shot of two young performers on a stage. To the left, a young man is dressed in a black button-down shirt, black trousers, and a grey flat cap. To the right, a young woman is wearing a layered white dress and a white shawl with long fringe. They are standing next to a dark grand piano, positioned against a backdrop of deep red curtains. The stage floor is a light-colored wood. The pair is engaged in a moment of interaction, looking at one another, which suggests a musical performance or theatrical setting.

An elderly woman with blonde hair in a pink ruffled shirt is sitting on a piano bench next to a young boy in a blue t-shirt. They are viewed from behind as she points to sheet music on a grand piano in what appears to be a church sanctuary. The room has polished wood floors, a white pulpit to the left, and a bright window in the background with a floral arrangement. The mood is peaceful and educational, capturing a candid moment of mentorship or music lesson.

Young woman plays piano in a church with holiday banners and flags.

A group photograph featuring four females of various ages posing together in what appears to be a church or community hall setting. An adult woman with blonde hair, wearing a light-colored dress and shawl, sits at a piano on the right side of the frame. Standing next to her are three young girls/teens: one in a patterned black and white dress, one in a patterned blue and white dress, and one wearing a black hijab and a tan apron-style uniform with a circular badge. The room has red carpeting, a decorative rug, and wooden pews in the background. The lighting is warm and slightly soft, and the overall mood is friendly and community-oriented.

A head-and-shoulders portrait of a woman with long, voluminous, curly blonde hair. She is wearing a soft peach-colored V-neck blouse and is smiling warmly at the camera. The composition is centered against a plain white wall, framed by two light teal vertical panels on either side. The lighting is bright and even, creating a cheerful and friendly mood. The image appears to be taken indoors in a modern setting, with a hint of cabinetry visible on the far left.

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West Side Studio

120 N Military St #111, Dearborn, MI 48124

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East Side Studio

800 Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

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