I can hardly explain how elated we have been to find Mrs. Barsky. We had tried with another piano…read moreteacher at one of the schools and while that teacher was okay to pass time our daughter was not really learning the fundamentals of being a pianist, there was no drive toward being good or perhaps even great. Mrs. Barsky is exactly was what we had hoped to find. She is amazing as a teacher and great with children but she also has expectations for our daughter to push herself and truly learn. I hope our daughter will stay with piano and Mrs. Barsky for a long time (as many of her students do). Whether she does or not I recommend Mrs. Barsky for anyone that really wants their children to learn piano (note: piano, not keyboard).

Ms. Yuliya comes to my Day Care every week to work with my toddlers,they love it! It's amazing to…read moresee how much they learn and enjoy the classes :) They dance, sing, play instruments and can even name composers!

I took piano lessons as a child (from a very grumpy old lady), and around 3 years ago (at 25) I…read moredecided to start back up again. Shannon was recommended to me by a fellow musician. From the first lesson I could tell why. She's professional, kind, and patient. Not to mention very musically talented. I work full time and go to school part time, and her lessons fit in perfectly with that schedule. She guides me at my own pace. Her lessons follow a really great piano book, but there are plenty of times where we'll seamlessly swap to a random song I want to learn, from rock-and-roll to classical to movie soundtracks. Her studio is immaculate and inviting and her musical instruments are top-notch. I've seen students decades older and decades younger than myself at her studio before and after my lessons, all with smiles on their faces. I highly recommend Shannon Moses!

It was my first time taking lessons with anyone... and I chose Shannon based off of her…read morecredentials. I was doing this for my own personal growth and I was very comfortable with her. Shannon is a great teacher, very patient with my airy voice and gifted. She teaches all types of music and helps you through whatever it is you are trying to accomplish! Would recommend to anyone if you are in the area and are looking for a good voice coach. She also teaches piano!

Rachel is a one-of-a-kind pianist and creator. Her quirky and joyful presence makes making music a…read morelot easier as does her incredible skill and experience. She can play any style and translates her passion into every lesson and song! Thank you!

Rachel is not only an amazing piano teacher to my two girls (ages 9 and 5), but she is also such a…read morelovely human being. She connects with each child to help them understand music in a way that is specifically catered to them. Even when my daughter was just three years old, Rachel developed a brilliant system to teach her piano, and it worked. As a piano student myself growing up, I wanted my kids to develop a love for piano that lasted for life -- Rachel listened to my dream and is turning it into reality. She is multi-talented and uses those talents to inspire a love for music and piano in my kids. I cannot say enough wonderful things about her, and I'm so grateful we have found her!

I have LOVED this music school for over 20 years now! Incredible, knowledgeable, kind, teachers,…read moreand the director Linda, is the loveliest person that I have ever met! All the shoutouts, love, and praise for this beloved Westchester gem!

I am deeply disappointed with my experience at Musical Beginnings. The director's approach was…read moreunnecessarily strict for such young kids and shaming towards my child. For a class that is supposed to foster a love of music in young children, the environment was far too harsh. After speaking with other moms, I've learned that our negative experience was not an isolated incident; many have had similar issues. That is one reason I felt I needed to write this post. If you are looking for a positive and encouraging environment for your child's musical education, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere. Our time at Musical Beginnings was a regrettable experience that we will not be repeating.

Risa is in a class by herself & just brilliant ! You will…read morelove working with her & all , so amazing & we feel so fortunate to have been referred to her!

I took lessons with Risa last year to improve my vocal ability, coach me for a role in a musical…read moreand to get audition pieces prepared. She is an absolute dream. She has helped me find a more pleasing tone and resonance in my voice, helped me relax my jaw, had excellent song suggestions and warmups that I've added to my regular vocal practice. She has helped me become more confident and joyful in my singing and I always look forward to getting to see her. She has a beautiful, light-filled, airy, high ceilinged space with lots of windows and air circulation and it is very clean. Her lessons are reasonably priced. She is flexible with my desire for bi-weekly lessons. I'd give her 6 stars if I could!

I played piano as a kid and was looking to start it up again as an adult. I wanted to find an…read moreaccomplished teacher that could help me pick up where I left off. I found Lu Ye on yelp and decided to give her a try based on her extensive and impressive experience in performing and teaching. Lu gave me a half hour trial lesson to start with to test my level of commitment. Within the first few minutes I could tell she was an amazing teacher. I've been taking weekly lessons from her for over a year now. Lu has helped me learn and evolve naturally based on my level of expertise. Every class is interesting, as she also mixes theory and technique into everything you play so you don't spend time doing only tedious exercises. She also helps you problem solve difficult parts of songs during the lessons so you can learn how to have more efficient practice time at home. This leads to seeing quicker progress as you learn how to practice and play smarter. Lu is very passionate and energetic and this helps make the lessons fun and interesting. Ultimately, how much you progress comes down to how much time and effort YOU put into practicing but Lu is a great teacher to help you get to wherever you want to go with piano - whether you're like me - a hobby pianist - or some of her other students, who are prodigy pianists. She teaches a wide spectrum of ability and interest and is kind and compassionate to anybody who walks through her door.

I have been taking piano lessons with Lu for 4 months. She is very dedicated to teaching and her…read moreclasses are always fun and pleasant. Lu's teaching not just focus on the single music pieces, but giving handful of instructions and tips on techniques and ways of reading & playing that would benefit me in a long term to be a better pianist. I would highly recommend her lessons to anyone interested in playing piano.

I would highly recommend Sue's Piano Studio. I am 29 and she is my first piano teacher. She was…read moreable to respond to my particular interest - learning classical piano, and pace the lessons in a way creating a personalized "curriculum" that worked great for me, the amount of time I could spend practicing and my speed of learning. She gave me great exercises and resources to practice on my own and along with the scales and the theory (the boring stuff some may say) I always had a beautiful piece to work on. Whenever I had problems or was stuck with something she was able to give me the right exercise or explain what needs to happen so that I can win that little battle and go forward to face the next one. I could see progress literally at the end of every lesson. And what was most important of all to me was that at the same time when I was still struggling with hitting the right keys, Sue was pointing my attention to the beauty and flow of the melody and the rhythm the piece or the scales. If I may use an analogy: a holistic approach to teaching piano. I was taking lessons for several months before I moved to New York to continue my studies. I can't wait to resume my lessons with her once I come back to LA because not only is she a great teacher but she is also a lovely person and musician who I am happy to have met.

Sue Zhou is a gem! We first heard of Sue when she…read morevolunteered her time and expertise/talent to Beethoven Elementary School's Winter Program. My daughter began lessons with Sue Zhou when she was 8 years old! Sue truly exemplifies the patience, skill, and understanding of a dedicated and sophisticated expert pianist.... Watching and listening to Sue play the piano is such a beautiful experience. I am so proud to hear my daughter play the piano and I have Sue to thank for it!!!!!!

I started taking piano lessons at Bruce's Piano Studio from December 2019, shortly after I moved to…read moreMar Vista. I was trying to search for "piano instructors near me" on Google and Bruce's studio is listed as the top result and has very great reviews. That convinced me to take an one hour trial lesson with him. The first lesson went pretty well. From the very basic hand positions to music theories on piano, Bruce helped me solve a lot of fundamental problems which had been ignored previously. And I've been taking weekly classes with him since then. From March, due to the COVID-19 situation, we changed from in person classes to online lessons via zoom and it works great. Bruce has a very professional setup at his studio and I'm able to see all the details while he is playing from different views with good sound qualities. I'm really glad to be able to take regular piano courses during the pandemic, thanks to zoom! In terms of teaching, Bruce is a very experienced piano instructor and performer. He can play and teach different genres of music. Coming from a classical background, Bruce has a great insight on the fundamentals of techniques that build up the good piano playing. Those details, including hand positions, wrist motions, and sense of touch is the key that distinguishes mediocre and good piano players. He will also listen very carefully to your playing in each class, pointing out the problems that you won't even notice so that you can fix it at an early stage and develop a good habit. Bruce is very patient and nice, a real gentleman. When we came across a new musical concept or when I had a question, he would explain and answer it in detail. He always treats every piece of music and every note he plays seriously. Every time I send him a new piece of music that I want to learn, he will spend time making good preparations and I really appreciate his passion and devotion in piano teaching. I will recommend Bruce to anyone who wants to learn piano. I've been making good progress after taking classes with him for 8 months and will definitely keep this momentum. Thanks Bruce for your great teaching!

Bruce is a unique and wonderful teacher! He does not follow a one-size-fits-all formula but…read moretailors his lessons to each individual student. As an adult beginning student who loves to sing, I was searching for a way to learn piano as an accompaniment to my voice. I wanted to start with learning chords and singing without having to learn to read music right away. I found that most teachers do not teach this way. They start with reading music and very simple piano solos. I spoke with teachers and searched online and, finally, I found Bruce through his Doctor Keys website (www.doctorkeys.com). I knew that he was the piano teacher I had been searching for. Since I live on the other coast, he agreed to teach me via Skype. From the very first lesson I was challenged and encouraged to make music, not just imitate him. We work on ear training, chords, chord inversions, improvisation, listening to music, theory, singing accompaniment, and I am now starting to read music, as well. I highly recommend Bruce as a piano instructor!