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Mariana is an authentic conveyor of music and out human connection to it. She gives a clear definition in her curriculum that helps you at any level to connect to what seems technical. I left my lesson feeling empowered to take on new skills as an artist. Mariana creates a great learning environment by her gentle compassionate energy and warmth. She checks for understanding and makes you feel equipped to be an expert just like her! Don’t miss out on a great teacher, no matter your level I suggest taking time to learn and get to know her! Thank you Mariana! I’m looking forward to our next lesson!

I am a classically-trained pianist who runs my own teaching studio in Western New York and also performs as a collaborative artist and accompanist. I had a desire to bring creativity into my musical life many years ago, and it wasn’t until I found Michael’s blog and artistic voice that I found someone who I felt would be an excellent fit as a mentor-teacher in learning how to create and improvise music at the piano. I have been taking weekly online lessons with him via Google Chat since April 2017. My lessons with Michael are challenging and inspiring. We always move at a good pace, and I feel that the improvisatory nature of the lessons is a good indication of the practice—flexible, reacting to the moment, and yet providing great structure. Michael, as a teacher, is aware of all of this and can come from different angles if he sees that one approach is not connecting, a sign of a good teacher. He shares musical experiences that provide context and encourage one in this process. One of the most important qualities I have found in him as a teacher is that he creates a space for me to discover things on my own musical journey. He provides guidance but with the awareness that he wants me to discover things in my own time and pace. As a result of Michael’s direction, guidance, and teaching, I am creating music at the piano that I could only imagine when I started learning these new skills. The technical and musical skills I have gained from his expertise continue to provide inspiration for what I know will be an ever-growing love for music, and that to me is priceless.

Sara was phenomenal, very kind and super knowledgeable, she helped me work on what I needed to keep progressing, definitely recommend her as a piano instructor!

Easy to work with. Knowledgeable.

Alex is a great performer, and a great teacher. When he taught me he gave me a lot of useful tips to become better with my playings! He gave me a lots of useful tips. I really recommend him!