As an adult student juggling a demanding schedule with career and a 5 y/o kid, finding time for…read morehobbies usually feels impossible. Yet, it is amazing that I've managed to work with Rebecca for over two years now. Rebecca is flexible with scheduling, which is a lifesaver for my unpredictable weeks. Her teaching demeanor is friendly and encouraging, and she is always willing to customize her pedagogy to fit my specific goals and my personal learning idiosyncrasies. Zooming in on the actual playing, her diagnostic skills are brilliant. She quickly identifies exactly where my technique needs to be fixed. More importantly, she doesn't just tell me what to do; she uses clear, understandable language to explain the underlying mechanisms of the technique in detail. Having a teacher who can break down the biomechanics and theory makes all the difference. I recommend Rebecca to anyone, especially busy adults looking for an adaptable, knowledgeable, and supportive piano teacher!

Rebecca is a wonderful piano teacher! She is truly passionate about piano and music, and that…read moreenthusiasm comes through in every lesson. After studying classical piano as a child and teenager, I returned to playing after a 15-year break. I've been working with Rebecca for the past two years, and from the very beginning she identified both the gaps in my training and the areas where I had a strong foundation. Her thoughtful, individualized approach has helped me rebuild my technique while introducing me to new ways of thinking about music and playing the piano. She strikes a great balance between making each lesson enjoyable and encouraging me to challenge myself. Rebecca creates a supportive learning environment while consistently helping me grow as a pianist. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and inspiring piano teacher.

As a professional actress/singer from NYC, finding an extraordinary vocal coach is a needle in a…read morehaystack. I've seen over 30 coaches and Emily is BY FAR the best. She truly understands the anatomy of your unique voice and will tailor the lesson based on your needs. She is also an incredible vocalist with a deep understanding of all musical styles. The vocal adjustments she taught me were life-changing. I was in LA for three months rehearsing for a contemporary new-musical. During rehearsals, I was having a lot of trouble with placement and breath control. I needed to see a coach ASAP. New to LA, I had no idea what to expect, but thank god I found Emily on Yelp. We trained nearly everyday to the point where she had improved my voice so much, our company's director asked who I was learning from in LA. She then signed on as the production's official vocal coach. The improvements are instant. I've seen vocal coaches who are over $350 an hour and don't put in half the effort as Emily does. She makes sure every note, every word, and every phrase is exactly how you want to sound. I was blown away by her ability. She also has one of the most angelic singing voices I've ever heard. It was such a joy to learn from her and to hear her sing. I cannot recommend her enough.

I met Emily about a year ago. I've gone through a few instructors and I thought she was incredible…read morefor me. She focuses the first third of the class on vocal exercises that train proper techniques. Then, she dives into your 1-2 pieces afterwards. She's more of a vocal coach and trainer than a lecturer, which is awesome! There were several instructors in my past experience that would take a lot of time demonstrating and explaining when I really just need to try it myself. She's also such an incredibly kind, responsible person. I didn't have a lot of formal training experience growing up. I started group lessons in college as a fun elective. I took it for several semesters and performed within the class. After graduating, I started getting more obsessed with singing. I wanted to improve my voice and found Emily! I definitely noticed my singing voice improve within the last year. I'm sad she left to LA!

Lauren Carter is an amazing vocal coach. I have been working with her and have transformed from…read morean off key hopeless singer to someone who can carry a tune and has the confidence to sing in public. She is patient and encouraging and highly recommend her.

My daughter has been working with Lauren for almost a year now. My little girl was diagnosed with a…read moreSpeech and Reading Disability and her psychiatrist recommended speech lessons as well as singing and piano classes to help her improve overall. With Lauren's expertise in singing and piano, and her calm patience, my daughter is speaking more fluently now and belts out songs all day long. Lauren is a pleasure to work with and my daughter just loves her. If you have small children who enjoy singing and want them to learn piano, Lauren is the best!

It's my honor to provide some updates about Dr. Natalia's teaching and our progress. After about 7…read moremonths learning piano with Dr. Natalia, my daughter received Special Prize for 2020 Colibri International Piano Competition for age group up to 8! This is so excited for us, because 7 months ago she only can play Christmas songs. And after one more year learning and practice, my daughter received the 2nd Place in 2021 Colibri International Piano Competition for age group 9-11! The two year's pandemic is really a tough time for everyone, but we are so happy that our online piano classes works so well and the teacher and student's efforts get paid. And I know my daughter is not the only one of Dr. Natalia's students who get awards in the international competition, most of her students win prizes. You did fantastic job, Dr. Natalia! It's pretty hard during the pandemic and you made it! I also have to mention that how thoughtful and insightful that Dr. Natalia teaches young kids, not only on piano but also on their mindset built-up. My daughter is a very very shy and quite girl, she's very sensitive and reluctant to speak out. Dr. Natalia has to ask her several times for very simple questions, just wait for her answers. I know this is super hard for teacher which requires lots of patience and understanding. Dr. Natalia always tells my daughter she understands her silence is because afraid of making wrong answers. She tells her there are no right or wrong answers, there's only the real voice from your mind. She encourages her to become more confident, "your existence on this planet means you have your spot, you deserve all the respects and you are good enough." This is so touching and we are so lucky to have Dr. Natalia! She also always shares the stories of her piano life to the kids, from her childhood to adulthood, with successful experience and bad experience. She's not only a great pianist, she's definitely a respectful educator. I'm pretty sure my girl will learn piano with Dr. Natalia for a pretty long time, maybe also my daughter's kid in the future . It's hard to find a real pianist who is also a great educator, we are lucky to have her. I hope you are lucky, too.

We went to Dr. Natalia Kartashova in June 2020, when my daughter was 6 years old and we felt very…read morefortunate to have her as our teacher. Before we met Natalia, my daughter learned piano for about one year and she progressed so slowly that made us feel that we were wasting our time and money. After we started with Natalia, everything changed and I could see her advance every week. After less than 2 months, she could read the notes. After 6 months, she started playing Chopin. After about 1 year, she could easily play songs by sight reading. And recently in Dec 2021, she won the first place in the international Colibri piano competition! That was out of our expectation but it was a natural outcome with her outstanding skills, unique teaching methods and passion and love for the students. Not only that she has the extraordinary skills as a concert pianist, she knows how to teach kids and make them love playing piano. She has a very special sets of methods to help kids learn efficiently. She picks unique pieces for my daughter based on her personality and skill level. She also explains concepts in an easy way for kids to understand. Many of the kids in her studio won various awards from international competitions, which is a solid proof that her methods work. Dr. Natalia Kartashova is an EXTRODINARY teacher that you feel fortunate to have. This kind of teachers are not to be found any where, any time. So if you live in LA right now, you are lucky and you'd better meet her now. (Well, if you are not in LA, you are lucky too as Dr. Kartashova offers on-line classes too :))

I am glad i found a teacher as patient, friendly and knowledgeable as Anastasia…read more When we began i had barely touched a piano in my life. Now i am able to read sheet music, recognize relative pitches and play a list of my favorite songs with independent hand movement. I would recommend Anastasia to anyone who wants to learn piano regardless of age or skill level.

Take lessons with Anastasia! I've had four so far and I've learned so much. I did a ton of research…read morebefore landing on Anastasia, and her prices are more than reasonable. She's consistently met me exactly where I am, tailoring every session to what I need while moving us forward. I'm singing like never before because of the tools and insights she's shared with me. I'm so grateful I found her!

I have worked with Feona on the film score, and she is an incredibly talented composer with rare…read moresensitivity. She offers non-standard music solutions to scenes and can approach scoring from a holistic perspective. Her ability to immerse herself in a story is outstanding. She is a great collaborator, always striving to understand the emotional arc of the film, which allows her to create a truly brilliant score. Additionally, she is very easy and pleasant to communicate with. I will definitely work with her again.

"I'm endorsing a friend who does professional hand readings. It's interesting that this very…read moretalented and intuitive woman is also a classical pianist who teaches both children and adults. I have been to Feona's recitals in San Francisco and the East Bay and more, particularly the Rachmaninoff 2 and 3 which my grandmother introduced me to, and I loved hearing it played by Feona and friends and with her teacher Kenn Gartner, in two pianos. I have seen her students from ages 5 to 12 grow into excellent pianists. Feona has studied the science of reading hands from inked handprints. She has the sensitivity and knowledge of how the markings on hands tell of a persons' character and their inherent abilities. She has done readings for 4 of my family members. My hand reading by Feona was an opening to a new way of appreciating my own potential. Personally, I always wanted to be a "pianist". I studied art and painted all my life. But I took piano lessons 4 times, did a recital and then left off to paint again. Feona was my last teacher. At age 77 I took new lessons and Feona helped with pieces I was already familiar with. Für Elise, Joe Clark's Boogie, Imagine, The Entertainer. I did great the first recital with Feona's kids and parents at the Steinway store in Walnut Creek. I performed on the 7-foot grand upon the pedestal near the window and focused and went seamlessly through my Beethoven piece. I thank Feona sooo much for pointing out where I needed to follow the music and give it my all. I so enjoyed my lessons with Feona. To learn more about Feona's works and to have a hand reading or a piano lesson online (!) please contact Feona Lee Jones at for booking: info@feonaleejones.com for all other inquiries: feona@feonaleejones.com

Highly recommend piano lessons with Andrew! Our 4-year-old daughter said "Can we do another piano…read morelesson?" as we walked away after our trial lesson - truly an enjoyable experience. Andrew is thoughtful and kind as he instructs, adding encouragements along the way. The location is great - lots of street parking. And sitting in the living room of Andrew's home transports you to another era - the beautiful built in wood cabinetry, Craftsman architecture, light drifting in through the windows as the notes are played on the piano.

Definitely 5 stars for this piano teacher! Andrew is very approachable and accessible due to his…read morehumble nature. Our 6-year-old son is full of energy and words, and it is remarkable to watch Andrew thoughtfully engage with him and guide him into learning. Andrew's home studio is peaceful and pleasant, and he has a spot where siblings of the student can color or read books during the lessons. It is a very helpful and accessible set-up for a family of 3 little ones, as we start up piano lessons for the first time!

"We are incredibly grateful to the French Conservatory of Music for providing such an outstanding…read moreonline piano learning experience for our daughter. The teacher was very patient, encouraging, and highly professional, making each lesson both effective and enjoyable. Even through online classes, our daughter made remarkable progress in her piano skills and developed greater confidence and love for music. We truly appreciate the dedication and care shown by the instructor and highly recommend the program to any family looking for high-quality music education."

My experience has been amazing at this school…read more Every teacher is passionate and very understanding, but at the same time they push students to develop. I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of such a prestigious institution, it's something truly extraordinary.