I love Eric Piano school because Eric is a wonderful teacher. He is very kind, patient, and passionate about teaching music. He's very organized, thorough, knowledgeable, considerate and follow ups on instructions. His teaching method is very effective. He also offers piano camp for the summer. It's a great program. The kids learn a lot more during the piano camp. He made it a great learning experienced and fun for the kids. He also personalizes the music notes to the individual interests upon requests. That helps kids be more entertained and learn faster. He allows the kids to pick their favorite song to learn or play for the recital. It's affordable and flexible on scheduling. I would definitely recommend Eric to everyone who wants to learn piano!!!!! read more

I am writing an updated review of Mr. Eric's piano school after being with his studio for nearly 4 years. Mr. Eric is an exceptional piano teacher and mentor. He has worked with my son for several years, and the growth we've seen -- musically and emotionally -- has been meaningful and lasting. One of Mr. Eric's greatest strengths is how thoughtfully he approaches each student as an individual with patience, flexibility, and genuine care. He takes the time to truly get to know his students -- their personalities, learning styles, sensitivities, and strengths -- and his teaching reflects that care and intention. My son is neurodivergent, and Mr. Eric has an intuitive ability to meet him where he is while still maintaining high musical standards. He knows when to slow down, when to gently challenge, and when to give space -- all while preserving my child's confidence and love of music. His teaching is grounded in strong classical foundations but allows room for creativity and exploration. Lessons are structured yet flexible, and my son genuinely looks forward to them. It's clear that Mr. Eric deeply cares about his students -- not just as musicians, but as people. We have been with Mr. Eric since the time when he taught at my son's Montessori school in Long Beach, while also teaching piano lessons out of his house. Over the years, we have had the pleasure of witnessing his business grow from a small, intimate program into to his now expanded studio in Huntington Beach, supported by highly capable, friendly staff and a growing student community. When my son moved on from the Montessori school, we initially tried to find a piano teacher closer to home. After interviewing several teachers, it became evident that no one could compare to what Mr. Eric offered -- not just in piano instruction, but in genuine connection. We ultimately chose to continue making the longer drive each week to preserve that mentorship relationship for our son. I have shared with Mr. Eric -- a Royal Conservatory trained Classical Pianist -- that while he's exceptionally talented at both playing and teaching piano, his greatest gift is in his ability to connect with children. He also a devoted father to his own young daughter, and that care and warmth clearly carry over into his teaching. Mr. Eric also uses the Piano Express method, which is a unique and highly effective teaching approach that gamifies lessons to increase engagement, and is not commonly found in other studios. This program supports rapid learning while fostering independence and confidence at the piano. It gives students a clear structure for understanding music, allows them to practice more independently at home, and helps parents support learning between lessons. We found this method to be incredibly empowering for our child and a key part of his musical progress. If you're looking for a piano teacher who is skilled, patient, and especially thoughtful with all children, including those who are neurodivergent, I highly recommend Mr. Eric. read more

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Eric is the most patient and passionate piano teacher! He's been teaching my eldest daughter for the past 3 years since she was 5 years old, then my middle child for the past 1.5 year. It isn't just about the music appreciation, but his support in boosting the self confidence to try new things and perform in front of an audience that makes Eric's Piano School amazing for our kids' development on multiple fronts. read more

I highly recommend Eric's Piano School, especially teachers Eric and Derek. My 5-year-old daughter has learned much faster compared to friends and classmates who chose other schools. The Piano Express system is amazing--it allows us to practice at home with real-time feedback, showing her exactly which notes she missed. At first, I sat with her, but after a few months she became independent and confident. The recitals are wonderful and really boost her confidence and motivation to practice. The teachers are very supportive, the environment is positive and conducive to learning, and my daughter truly loves going to her piano lessons. read more

Just wanted to say a huge thank you! My 6-year-old Octavia has been taking lessons with Mr. Eric, and now, what a difference! She's blossoming as a pianist. It's not just that her skills are improving - which they are, dramatically! - but she's actually *loving* to practice now. That's a pretty big deal in our house! Mr. Eric's teaching methods are fantastic. He's got this amazing way of making learning fun and keeping her engaged. It's clear he's found the key to unlocking her potential - she's taking off! It's more than just learning notes; she's developing a real passion for music. We're so happy with her progress and couldn't recommend Eric's Piano School more highly. Thanks again for everything! read more

We're so grateful to have found such a wonderful piano teacher for our daughter. My daughter started when she was just a little over 5 and it's been 2.5 years since she started piano lessons with Mr. Eric. She almost wanted to give up on piano twice but thanks to Mr. Eric's thoughtful, fun, and encouraging approach, she kept going. She actually enjoys playing piano now! Mr. Eric really took the time to understand her learning style and pace, never rushing or pushing too hard, but instead making each lesson feel fun and achievable. His patience and positive energy made all the difference, and we've seen her confidence grow so much. We couldn't ask for a better piano teacher! Thank you Mr. Eric! read more

Eric's Piano school is one of the most effective in the area! The flexible scheduling is extremely important to me as a full-time university student with a job. Have been a student here for more than a year now. Current project: Wet Hands - C418 read more

Our Kiddo (nearly age 4) has been taking weekly private piano lessons with Eric for... maybe 6 months now, after being in his music class through school for over a year. Music was all my kid wanted to talk about and he practically begged me to take his piano class. Eric's passion for making music fun and encouraging a deep appreciation for music while building a foundation of basic techniques through stories and play is so evident to me as a parent. His communication about my kiddo's progress is clear, reliable and friendly. I feel fortunate my family found him, and really cannot express how valuable his work is to me, my spouse and especially our kiddo, who is absolutely thriving through his growing love of music and piano thanks to Mr Eric! read more

Eric has been teaching our eldest boy for almost 5 years now. He's patient, kind and makes the student feel very comfortable. About a year ago we had our youngest join the class, his grades at school immediately improved and most recently he qualified for the gifted program at his school. They say piano creates new brain waves and honestly I have been extremely impressed with how much our youngest has improved. Highly recommend read more

We couldn't be happier with Eric's Piano School! Our daughter was 4, going on 5, and has always loved music, so we decided to see if she would be interested in piano. She is normally very shy and unsure of herself when trying new things, so we weren't quite sure how it would go, especially considering how young she is. When I sent in the online inquiry, Eric called me back immediately and spent 20-30 min with me on the phone getting to know more about our daughter, our expectations, and how the lessons typically go. We opted for having someone come to our home, so Eric recommended his instructor Kelly, who has been AMAZING. Kelly is so incredibly kind, patient, but most of all makes piano actually fun for our daughter while actually teaching her how to play. Honestly, I had had zero expectations that a five year old would learn to read sheet music, but somehow Kelly is making it happen and my daughter is having so much fun! My daughter looks forward to Mondays now simply because of piano with Ms.Kelly! It's been so wonderful to see my daughter focused, excited, and having fun all at once. If you are going to do piano lessons for your little ones, this is 100% the place to go. read more

Eric's Piano School - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Eric has taught all four of my boys. He's been teaching them for over 4 years now. He's always been attentive to their individual needs. He uses a variety of different techniques to make learning fun!! They have grown and learned so much from him. Erice has always been very professional and super friendly. We would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a piano teacher. read more

I was looking for local piano lessons for my 8 year-old daughter and Eric was highly recommended to me by several neighbors. My daughter took a year of piano before - on and off - without sticking to it. We've had our trial lesson so far, and I'm impressed with how quickly she took it on and developed much more interest than in the past, already. Eric is attentive, flexible, and responsive. He seems to be able to cater to the particular interests and needs of a student. The beautiful grand piano at the studio is also helpful :) I'm looking forward to my daughter playing again and getting better at it, and most importantly, enjoying playing the piano! read more

Love Eric's innovative style of inspiring joy in learning piano! Eric finds a great balance with themes of interest (such as Jurassic World for my son) and fostering creativity while advancing through structured workbook to build basic foundation. The recitals are fun-filled (costume recital in October!) while introducing kids to optional stage presence in a safe, nurturing environment. Since I am unable to be present at the lessons, Eric thoughtfully sends an email summarizing the lesson and exercises or concepts to focus on for the week. Kudos to a Talented Teacher! read more

Loved my first lesson! Eric went out of his way to learn about me and my goals and to discuss how he can help me achieve what I am striving for. He provides a very comfortable and reassuring environment for learning and I am super excited for future lessons. read more

I can't say enough positive things about Eric and his piano school. He is so passionate about sharing his joy for music, and artfully individualizes his instruction to meet the age and interests of the student. He connects with all ages, from infants to adult learners, as well as all ability levels and musical genre preferences. He is an excellent role model, is organized and reliable, and communicative about the learning goals and plan. He makes great use of technology to support the lessons, and plans recitals and other fun events to keep students engaged. He gets 10 stars from our family! read more

Eric has been our piano instructor for years. There are five people in our household currently taking piano lessons from him. We couldn't ask for more. He is very organized, uses the latest technology to integrate online access with in-home lessons, and is personable, punctual, reliable, and communicates exceptionally. Additionally, Eric has been our pianist at holiday parties and he is playing at a close Friend's wedding soon. He gets our highest recommendation for instructor or pianist for an event. read more

Eric is a fantastic piano teacher. He has taught 3 of my children over the years and he has ignited their musical passion! He is patient, caring, and tailors his teaching style to the student. Thanks to Eric my children have developed a lifelong love of playing the piano. I can highly recommend him as a piano teacher. read more

I have been taking weekly private piano lessons with Eric for over a year. Eric is a great teacher. He is extremely knowledgeable of music and the different teaching methods. He is very supportive. I was able to play songs after a few lessons. Now I choose the music I want to play. Eric is a very skilled pianist. He often simplifies the music for me. I am a senior who has never played before and I have exceeded my expectations. Eric is a fun teacher who keeps me motivated. I probably would have quit long ago if it was not for Eric. I have found him to be caring and very dedicated to his students who are of all ages. I highly recommend Eric for any level. read more

My 6 year old is doing great with Mr. Eric. She really looks forward to lessons every week. He is patient and makes the lessons very fun.

Eric has been an amazing Piano teacher for our Son! Our Son was in other piano lessons prior, and didn't quite love it as much as he does now. He can really connect and feel comfortable with Eric and at the same time really progress and learn at a rapid speed. We have been so impressed with how far he has come in such a short time - but most of all his love for learning with Eric! read more

I found and hired Eric's Piano School last Easter break for my step son. I wanted to expose him to music and see if he liked it. During his visit Eric came to the house every day of Easter week. I was impressed that he came to the house and brought the keyboard. By the end of the week, my step son was playing 12 bar blues and other familiar tunes. He really liked the lessons and took to Eric. My step son lives out of the area. He came for the summer and again he had lessons with Eric. I was able to set him up with more piano lessons in his area and he is doing great with lessons and still loves it! Thanks to Eric's first lessons, my step son is enjoying playing piano and continuing to learn. We will definitely seek him again in the future for follow-up. read more

Eric is fantastic! My 7 year old started with him about 10 months ago and loves it! Eric makes it fun and lets the kids feel success early on with his teaching style. When we first started, Eric would bring his keyboard to our home before we finally purchased one ourselves. He has been a big help getting our son interested in music and we couldn't be happier! read more