It's been almost two years now and I'm taken aback by my progress. I'm playing pieces that seemed intimidating and out of reach, but now they're naturally flowing. I've played in front of family, friends, strangers, and peers (and even look forward to it now). By the time I presented my own compositions to Miranda, we had built up the rapport for her to give me frank criticism that a professional musician would have trouble digesting it. Without losing the essence of the piece, I went through several iterations with her that made it infinitely easier to read. Miranda goes the extra mile to immerse herself in what you're trying to accomplish. Now I have a strong foundation and am on a roll transcribing past work that's been confined to my head for years. I'm extremely grateful for the journey I've been on, and couldn't imagine a better coach and guide! read more

I've been learning piano from Miranda for three years as an adult student. She has truly helped me play several of J.S. Bach's preludes and some well-known pieces from film scores. I never thought I would ever be able to play like this. Miranda is a devoted and highly skilled teacher. She pays close attention to the mistakes her students make and corrects them with patience and care. A great teacher recognizes where the student struggles, and she gently guides me, finding new ways to help me understand and creating methods that fit my ability so I can succeed with every piece. I truly appreciate and admire her as my teacher. read more

We love Teacher Miranda! (Or "Murianda" as my son says ). We tried several piano teachers in the area for my kindergartner who has been requesting lessons since he was 4 (he's now a 6 1/2). While there were other teachers who were kind and skilled, they just weren't the right fit. I actually discovered Miranda through Yelp and wondered why I hadn't come across in her in my searches before but am so glad we did! She is: Funny Smart Patient Kind Makes learning piano (and music overall!) fun and approachable Sets realistic expectations with students and parents when it comes to practicing, especially at this young age (5 min a day and building a consistent habit is better than 30 min one day of the week) Very organized and keeps us on track with everything, from lessons, to books and materials, to payments, etc. I also love that she keeps her own practice chart next to the piano and is not afraid of showing students that even she doesn't always get to practice everyday (modeling reality and not an unattainable standard). [This review is really not doing her justice...] Honestly, it was when I read her website that I felt confident that this is the person I want teaching and influencing my son and instilling a love of music (instead of scolding it out of him the way my piano teachers did for me growing up). I actually had very little hope that she would have availability because the best teachers are highly sought after and rarely have student turnover. But when we had our first (free!) trial lesson, he opened up to her right away and just felt comfortable from the start, which is all you can really ask for when finding a talented and trustworthy grown-up to teach your child. We look forward to continuing our journey! read more

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I am in my late 40s and wanted to learn piano again after not playing for 34 years. Miranda has been best the best teacher, guide, and steward. She has impeccable musical sensibilities and taste, and she plays beautifully herself. She offers qualitatively high value instruction, and I am very grateful to be her student. Thank you, Miranda! read more

I met Miranda when I attended a recital. I was very impressed with the precision with which even her youngest students played and I noted she had adult students. I told her that I am self taught and aware of what I missed out on because of that. She agreed to take me on. I have been so impressed with what she is teaching me both about technique and about music theory. She is very non-judgemental and recognizes when I have tried to move beyond my ability and has simply told me to take the piece or exercise more slowly so that I can really nail it. She genuinely cares about her students. I highly recommend her. read more

We are incredibly lucky to have found Miranda as a piano teacher. My two sons have been taking lessons with her for a year and it is such a treat for us to see her every week. She is knowledgeable and encouraging with both boys in ways that are unique to them. She gives my younger son kind words of encouragement which has motivated him to practice everyday and confidence to play in front of people. He has progressed through the levels quickly because she helps him want to be consistent in practicing. My older son had been taking lessons with a different teacher, but was beginning to lose interest until he started lessons with Miranda. He was reluctant to change teachers after six years, but in his first lesson with Miranda, she figured out that he would be interested in some bluesy/jazzy music. The change in genre renewed his interest in piano. He didn't want to leave that first lesson and kept trying out the new rhythms Miranda had just showed him. He enjoyed the new challenge. In addition to being a great piano teacher, Miranda is extremely thoughtful and organized in how she runs her studio. I really appreciate the planning and stability that goes into her program. It makes the logistics of planning piano lessons easy. read more

i grew up playing piano, and wasn't the biggest fan. stressful recitals, grueling practice sessions, overly stern teachers, etc. so it was to no one's surprise that i called it quits right around the time i started going to high school. fast forward ~25 years later, where i now have two daughters showing interest in various hobbies, including learning how to play a musical instrument. so how do i nurture this interest, while ensuring our kids don't go down the same path i did? it all comes down to the teacher. miranda strikes a perfect balance between getting the kids to have a blast while also learning. a lot of this is miranda's ability to connect the music with facets of the kids' lives. for example, teaching the kids how to play the occasional disney- or heard-on-the-radio- song. sounds much more fun than being limited to a slew of etudes and classical compositions, right? at the end of the day, the kids are excited to go to their piano lessons, which is something i was never able to claim. and it's not all just fun and games; i'm seeing great progress from both kids (ages 7 and 9)! we hope to be miranda's students for as long as she'll have us, she's an amazing teacher and individual, and i doubt we'd be able to replicate the rapport shared between her and our children. read more

Miranda is an awesome Piano teacher! My daughter started with Miranda when she was 8 and loves going to her weekly lesson. Miranda has a special way of connecting with kids. She is very encouraging and is constantly giving positive feedback which keeps my daughter motivated. Another plus was she did not require us to have an expensive piano right off the bat. Unlike a few other instructors that we met with previously. I am so happy to have found Miranda and you will be as well! read more

Miranda is an amazing teacher! She teaches both of our kids (age 7 & 10, boy & girl), and she adapts her lessons to each of their learning styles. She is kind, fun, and encouraging. Both kids have learned so much from her and truly enjoy piano thanks to her support. She is also an extraordinarily talented pianist! read more

I am *so* lucky to have a piano teacher and musical guide as kind, flexible, and inspirational as Miranda. She has curated a curriculum tailored to my interests and skills, nimbly flexing between classical tradition and on-the-fly improvisation for teaching techniques. No matter the approach, our lessons are engaging, instructive, and fun. There is no such thing as a plateau with Miranda...she always has another angle to share and approach to consider for a connecting with and playing a piece of music. I have referred Miranda along to friends both young and old - the feedback is always universally exceptional. Thank you Miranda! read more

I am so grateful to have found Miranda to be my daughter's piano teacher. After her original teacher stopped giving lessons, we tried someone who was very traditional and uptight, so my then-7-y.o. got very bored and discouraged. Miranda has been the absolutely perfect combination of fun and creative while also having high expectations for my daughter to put in the work to learn more and improve. She is such a pleasure and so great with all of her students, which we can see at the semi-annual recitals she works hard to put on. read more

Miranda teaches my two children (see the child on featured on Miranda's Yelp picture) and she is incredible. She plays and appreciates many styles of music: Pop, jazz, classical and even the occasional Disney song. One of her many teaching talents is the ability to suss out what music inspires a child. My younger daughter loves to sing and thus has played numerous pieces where she combines voice with piano. The lessons are laid-laid back but also structured. Don't let Miranda's laid-back attitude fool you, she is quite the virtuoso on the piano. Her enthusiasm for piano is infectious. She has helped create a lifelong love of music in both of my children and for that I am extremely grateful and my children are extremely lucky. Rockin' read more

Miranda is a gentle, encouraging instructor who was wonderful with our reluctant learner. We felt lucky to have been referred to her by a friend after a frustrating experience with another piano teacher. She helped our daughter reestablish a good relationship with the piano and piano lessons, and kept her engaged during the difficult online COVID years and through our cross-country move. read more

Miranda is our third piano teacher and by far the best! She is extremely talented and excellent at connecting with the kids. She balances basic skills training with learning their favorite songs which keeps them engaged. Our kids have learned so much that they want to play piano without being asked! read more

Miranda is a wonderful and inspiring teacher. For the past three years, she provided piano lessons to our son beginning when he was 12 years old and attended an Elton John concert. She intuitively knew how to feed his passion for rock music while also introducing him to more classical pieces. During this time--including a pivot to Zoom because of Covid, Miranda's enthusiasm and interest in our son's life were neverending, which was contagious: he would practice regularly and look forward to each week's lesson. Alas, our son's schedule has filled up with high school activities and he has had to take a break from his lessons. I confess that I'm already missing the sounds of their laughter and banter as they practiced each week. We are so grateful to Miranda for igniting our son's passion for the piano. We highly recommend Miranda! read more

Miranda is a top-notch teacher. Her understanding of technique, theory, and performance is stellar and has helped me as a musician to grow in innumerable ways. I would recommend her as a teacher with passion, commitment, and someone who can take you the full distance! read more

Miranda is the best piano teacher. I started piano again as an adult after an extremely long hiatus-- over 28 years. Under Miranda's guidance I've fallen in love with the piano again and have developed a deeper connection with music. I have learned so much from her-- technique, musical theory, beginnings of jazz-- I am enjoying piano on a new level. Cannot recommend her enough! read more

Miranda has been teaching my three children for the last few years. She is nothing short of incredible. Only a virtuoso musician and highly skilled educator can toggle between various genres (pop, classical, rock) and various instruments (piano, electric and acoustic guitar, drums) and various personalities of students so effortlessly. She strikes the perfect balance of encouraging them through positive feedback and pushing them to pursue increasingly challenging things, and she is receptive to our thoughts as well. Unlike what I remember from youth, my kids never dread practice, because of the positive attitude she instills. I feel very fortunate to have found her and for my kids to have had such a positive first experience with music. read more

Miranda is a wonderful teacher and a beautiful human. What makes her exceptional is her ability to adapt to the learning styles of each individual student. Not only does she accommodate for my pace, she is also kind and encouraging whenever I feel I have hit a wall with music. She has multiple pathways up her sleeve to get you where you want to go with your musical journey. Her teaching is flexible and understanding, especially with some of the more difficult aspects of music (cough *rhythm* cough) and she is honest and kind when addressing roadblocks wherever they may be. She has a wealth of knowledge and it is a weekly privilege to be able to pick her brain about any music genre, theory, technique and so much more. I have learned more about music from her than any other music teacher in my childhood. Anyone is fortunate to have the opportunity to study under her and her passion is infectious! read more