“My goal as a teacher is to find a musical personality in each student I work with. With this principle, I not only focus on teaching the piano, but instead to know which are the students preferences, dreams and goals, so the music becomes a helping hand to them, and they learned to feel it, understand it and especially love it. Whether they learn as a hobby, or to pursue a career, I use the language of music to make them better human beings. Aside all of these, it's important that they ENJOY the process, and the music itself in every way possible!”

“For me, music means communication. I think it is thrilling to explore new ways of expressing yourself through an instrument. My aim as a teacher has always been to discover the hidden potentials of every student and to provide an efficient guidance throughout the learning process.

Music enhances and reinforces very sought-after qualities nowadays such as leadership skills, creativeness, social abilities and discipline. And the most important of all, it is a real pleasure to make it and to understand it.”

“My main goal is teaching the student beyond the music itself. Each student is unique, therefore, it brings the opportunity to develop their own and unique full potential based on their needs and goals. It does not matter if the student is young or old, new or advanced, taking lessons for fun creativity or because the student wants to be a professional pianist in the future. The student will always receive the best quality of teaching, and very importantly, will have fun throughout the process of making and learning music.”

"Music is essential in our daily lives. Without music, life would be a drag. My mission is to enlighten my students of the beauty, excitement and enduring quality of the great classical composers through my teaching and performing career. Whether my student aspires to be a professional pianist or to play as a hobby, I guarantee excitement, happiness, and a desire to succeed in all of my lessons. A student’s success is the teacher’s success!”

“A piano lesson is not only a lesson for acquiring technical skills. A piano lesson is a combination of many aspects which combine body, mind and feelings. In a piano lesson, you use your ears, move your fingers, sing, clap, read a new language and much more while learning the discipline of practicing and having fun. It is an experience which changes your life and approach to things. This is why it is so important for me to be a teacher who is able to make students enjoy music in every single aspect.”

“My professional experience includes teaching students of different ages and levels. Learning to play the piano has many positive features; it has positive influence on human development, such as the development of horizons, artistic thinking, creativity, memory, cognitive and abstract thinking, and coordination. As a piano teacher, my task is to introduce the wonderful world of music and art to the students; to inspire in the field and find an approach for each student while fostering a fun learning environment.”

"I believe that a music lesson must be complemented with knowledge of the arts through fun and creative activities, which bond and engage the teacher and student and helps ignite the imaginations of children. My lessons are based on the Russian and European Schools of Piano Playing and focus on building proper technique, developing musicality, expression of character, and the enjoyment of playing piano. I am very patient, encouraging, and passionate about music!"

“I love bringing the joy and confidence of making music to my students. I love watching their knowledge and musicianship grow in their own individual journeys. I also enjoy teaching a wide variety of goals and expectations in lessons—whether it is beginning to explore piano and reading music at a young age, or perfecting and honing skills to become an accomplished pianist. I strive to make lessons enjoyable and fulfilling for my students at every level, and hope that piano becomes a wonderful part of their lives!”

“If you judge a fish for their ability to climb a tree, it will go through life thinking it is stupid. That’s the core idea of my teaching philosophy. I believe everyone would like to learn how to play piano but not everyone gets excited over the same repertoire or styles nor has the same abilities. I believe that listening to the student’s interests and understanding their surroundings is the best way to reach them at a fundamental level. Most people already like music and my job is to help them enjoy it even more.

“Jacqueline teaches from beginning to advanced classical piano, jazz and music theory, composition, and rock/pop/electronic. Jacqueline’s teaching philosophy is to inspire and challenge her students at the right technical level and style of music that peaks their interest and attention. She considers herself to be kind, patient, and funny; her goal is to help her students expand their musical repertoire and to motivate (or re-motivate) them to develop a long-term practice, through a low-stress and encouraging attitude towards practice, making mistakes, and trying new material and techniques.”

“Music is a precious gift. I tailor my lessons to approach each individual student's needs and goals. With my passion and knowledge, I want to make my lessons meaningful and most importantly, make music meaningful.”

“From a boarding arts secondary school to prestigious conservatories in the US and Europe, I have honed my craft, and developed a love for sharing my passion with others. As I teacher, I seek to instill a passion for music within my students. I feel that it is vital that I forge a unique connection with each student in order to best assist them in their musical journey. Teaching has always come naturally to me and has felt like a natural extension of my abilities as a performer, and I believe it is my responsibility as a musician to spread my knowledge to the next generation.”

"I believe that music lessons are a journey into a fascinating and magical world, like a time machine travel throughout centuries to have dialogues with your favorite composers. Piano lessons not only foster love for music but also develop curiosity, patience, coordination, motivation, passion, attention to details, and even interest in various cultures and their history. With me, kids learn how to learn and become self-sufficient thinkers, passionate music lovers and a dedicated audience."

“My teaching aims to give students the tools they need to express themselves through music. This includes not only proper technical ability at the piano, understanding of theory, and a well trained ear, but most importantly an inspiration rooted in history, culture, and observation.”

“I use an individual approach for each student in order to make piano lessons effective and fun.”

"The single most important and the most wonderful component of this teaching is to be able to listen to people who I probably couldn't have met if it wasn't for piano. I love listening to my students play. I love having conversations with them; learning what happens to them on a weekly basis is a privilege. A student shares his or her life through the music even without words, and because of this, a music teacher and a student share a special bond. I not only want to give you the best I can, but I am eager to know you as a person and listen to your life through the music that you'll play.”

“Music is the most amazing thing on earth- it’s pure magic in its best form, a unifying force that allows us to feel and express. It arouses and changes our brain to levels never known or felt before. We are all touched and can be healed by it no matter from what background we are coming from. In my teaching I help students experience and feel all those beautiful aspects of music for themselves. 

Having an extensive concert and teaching experience (over 23 years), I share my piano secrets with all my students - I closely work on their piano technique, build a solid foundation which allows every student to be technique-worry-free and allows them to express their inner feelings with sounds and colors from the very beginning of their studies.

Learning music is an absolute pleasure, delight and the greatest fun and nothing can be compared to it! It can be only felt by each person individually.”

“My aim is to instill the love of playing the piano in every student, while keeping a very high level of teaching. My extensive international teaching experiences have given me the opportunity to work with a variety of ages, levels, and cultural backgrounds. I have a flexible teaching method which caters to each individual student and enables them to reach their individual goal. I have helped students prepare for competitions, examinations, and recitals but to also simply love playing the piano and make it part of their everyday life.”

"Celebrating the unique musical identity of each student is my passion. Rather than simply teaching piano or vocal skills, I strive to understand my students' preferences, dreams, and aspirations. By tailoring lessons to their individuality, I empower them to connect deeply with music, fostering a love and understanding that extends beyond the notes on the page. Whether pursuing music as a hobby or a career, I believe in using music as a tool to enrich their lives and nurture their humanity. Above all, I prioritize ensuring that students thoroughly enjoy the learning process and find joy in music in every possible way.”

“My teaching approach is to nurture students' creative thoughts and curiosity, to provide them a foundation of technique, music theory, and musicality in their playing, as well as the freedom to explore any musical outlets.

I individualize my approach to meet each students' needs. Students work best when given projects, no matter how big or small, which allow them to grow into confident players, with positive reaffirmation, as I have learned from my years of teaching. I love to teach students of any age and of any level. It gives me pleasure to share my knowledge and practice with the world as well as to continue the generation of musicians.”

“No matter the age, level, or style of music, my students will find always a thorough work and good focus on their own musical voice, regardless of the genre or instrument they are interested in - from classical to anywhere! - we will explore and find a fun and engaging curriculum that can include Music Theory and find the best fit for each student that make them grow musically, including a healthy technique that will influence their focus performance and sound.

We can work on lessons where voice/ piano or violin can be combined at will and be mutually inclusive on their learning process. I love keeping an interesting way of learning including games, songs, improvisation and exercises that help a global musical growth, creativity, discipline, self-awareness and posture consciousness.”

"I would love to share my love of music and words, through communication and music. Everyone is unique, and I look forward to getting to know you and your (musical and otherwise) goals/hopes/achievements! I am open to working with students and professionals of any age who welcome learning, flexibility, and communication, on our own timeline. More specifically, I specialize in teaching musicians (including beginners; including virtually) to become immediately facile musically and technically, to be versatile in playing any music, solo and collaboratively.”

“Music is one of the most important parts in my life, it can raise someone's mood, get them excited, or make them calm and relaxed. I like teaching people instruments and involve more and more people fall in love with music. Because music allows us to feel nearly or possibly all emotions that we experience in our lives. Music is powerful in many other ways that could take your feelings away.”

“As an artist, part of my purpose is to pass on my musical knowledge to the next generation and to give them the gift of music. My mission is to spread the love and passion one has for music, while helping the student improve their technical skills and music vocabulary. Whatever the student’s musical goals may be, I promise to help them achieve them (but without forgetting to have fun in the process!)”

“I was lucky enough to have wonderful music teachers when I was growing up. In turn, I want to provide my students with the same level of dedication and enthusiasm that my mentors gave me. For both those who wish to pursue a career in the arts and those who simply just want to play, I strive to provide exciting and individual lesson plans to suit everyone’s needs and create an enjoyable learning environment.”

"With my students I find myself truly in the moment. Although we might have a plan and goals we are working towards, I try to get there in a natural way while not forcing the material on the student and creatively seeking an engaging path for both of us to take together. If they have fun, I have fun, it's as simple as that. In my opinion, to get to mastery on your instrument you should always ask why you’re doing what you're doing so I keep that as a mantra for my teaching"

“I’m a singer and I have experience on stage and on body movement as well. My dream is to help create a different and unconventional approach to classical music and music in general. I love to teach, and I will push my students to be the best they can do. I like to practice perfect pitch, play piano and learn pretty songs. My favorite phrase to say to a student is ‘You’ve got a lot to offer and nothing to prove’, this way they can allow the music to flow, without the unnecessary pressure that music isn’t about.”

“My teaching philosophy is passion-centered and flexible. Passion-centered in the sense that I like to plan lessons around the original joy that drew the student to the instrument in the first place. Flexible in the sense that whether you want a more technical focus or a more improvised/ free focus, we will together create a teaching style that suits you best!

“Teaching music in its entirety is the best lesson I can share with the world. Music heals the mind and creates everlasting smiles for anyone who chooses to take part. At a very young age we are receptive to everything we see, feel and hear. Music allows us to take part in loving ourselves, sharing it with others and enjoying the small and big victories in life. Every child I teach has a story and it’s my job to help them grow, develop and learn through the basic and humanistic foundation that is music literacy. Very early on as a child, I required a great love and appreciation for music and in return it motivated me to dream big. I believe that stems from some pretty amazing teachers along the way who helped me see my true potential. Music can be a part of their story.”

“Singing is one of the most healing and powerful forms of expression. I have dedicated years exploring the human voice and its power to inspire and connect people. My goal is to help students learn express themselves freely through an understanding of technique, musicality, and their own unique instrument.

My goal is to make singing effortless and enjoyable, and help students build confidence in themselves while they develop their instrument. Together we will work on breathing, speaking and vocal exercises as well as appropriate repertoire, and basic music theory.

I have extensive experience teaching children and adults of all ages, levels, and musical backgrounds. I take the time to explore my student’s interests to find ways to spark a deep desire to excel in music and life.”

"As a kid, I thought I would be an English teacher. I’ve always had a love of reading, learning, and sharing that seemed to go hand-in-hand with a degree in education. Then I got up on stage, and that went right out the window! I fell hopelessly in love with singing and performing. Funny enough, opera and musical theater also offered me the chance to read, learn, and share. Being a performer is a profoundly satisfying experience for me, one which I am grateful for every time I step on stage.

I was inspired to begin teaching after taking a pedagogy class during my master’s degree program. As a performer, we sometimes go long stretches without actually performing - but as a teacher, I can share my love of music with my students every week! In my experience, a successful teacher is someone who speaks the language of his or her students; I have a knack for recognizing how each student best absorbs information and adjusting my teaching style accordingly. I’ve found that lessons are most successful in a safe space where creativity, exploration, and critical thinking are encouraged.

I believe everyone can make music, and that the process of learning and growing as a musician can be deeply enriching and rewarding on many different levels. I believe music, especially singing, has the power to change the world: singing helps us tell stories, which in turn help us connect with each other. Giving students the tools with which to express themselves is a responsibility I approach seriously, and with joy!"

“I take great pleasure in teaching and strive to make each lesson as fun and educational as possible, so that we can make great music together. Students perform at their best when they feel comfortable with their teacher, so I make it my goal to get to know my students well and to build on their strengths and interests while providing a solid musical foundation. Music lessons provide a creative outlet while at the same time encourages the love of learning, confidence and self growth. It is incredibly rewarding to watch my students grow both musically and personally.”

“As a teacher, I am passionate about discovering innovative ways to help students of all ages and experience levels find their voice. Whether through singing, drama or piano we all have something to share. I will work together with each student to find techniques and repertoire that meet your individual interests and learning style. For children, we will find songs you love and play games we invent together!

I have studied opera, musical theater, piano, drama and dance and continue to study today. I have also cared for children of all ages for many years and they have taught me so much about learning. It is my goal to keep each student engaged and motivated to improve each week. I believe learning should be rewarding and fun for all ages!”

"Learning to be a musician requires consistency and discipline, yes, but learning an instrument shouldn't feel like a chore. It should feel like a fun game you make the time to play until it feels linked with your total human expression. I want to foster a positive relationship with music for every student I have, at any age or skill level. I believe in meeting a student where they are, adjusting to their individual goals and pace."

“I truly believe that anyone at any point in their lives can create music.  The voice is a most natural thing to any human and therefor I believe that it’s important to approach the teaching of any external instrument through learning to also use our own natural instrument – the vocal chords . I teach voice and piano and am able to help those struggling with the piano by teaching them to use their voice, and those struggling with their singing voice by working on their piano skills.”

“Teaching voice to students of all ages brings me great joy and fulfillment. My philosophy is based in a holistic, integrative approach to music and singing: self-awareness of the mind and body, musicianship, technique, musicality, and expression, which motivates and challenges the student to learn and grow in a multitude of ways.

Singing is such a unique, personal event, and in this way, it is an honor and privilege to guide students through the process of discovering and honing their individual gifts. In combination with providing a solid musical education, I work with each student according to his or her needs and desires. The goal of each lesson is to build discipline, learn something new and exciting, enjoy the process of music-making, and instill a deep appreciation for the arts.

The experiences and knowledge gained through voice lessons can extend to and augment other areas of the student’s life.”

“Being a teacher has changed my life in the best way. I love being able to provide an environment where my students can make discoveries about their own strengths and weaknesses, learn about themselves through music and expression, and challenge themselves to try new things.

I had some incredible mentors growing up, who empowered me to explore my own likes and dislikes, abilities and roadblocks, and I am proud to continue on that path.

Because of my training in both musical theatre and classical voice, I provide a well-rounded and holistic lesson experience that incorporates body awareness, text expression and of course, good technique.

I believe that these concepts apply to any instrument that you play, be in voice, piano, or otherwise. Vocal health is hugely important to me, as is cultivating a joy and appreciation for making music.”

“In all my years studying and singing music, I’ve learned so many do’s and don’ts. However something that really stays in me from every teacher that I have studied with is that, making music should be always the most natural thing. As the Italians say: “Si canta come si parla”, “You sing the way you speak”. Every person is born with a potential for art especially with something so essential like the voice, I hope to guide you through this path of finding your own voice, whether singing or playing the piano.”

"Sharing our voices with one another is so personal. Therefore, it is imperative that the lesson is a safe space where my students feel comfortable exploring their voices. Lessons with me are not a time to impress, but to work hard to achieve student and teacher goals regardless of age or experience. I believe in student-centered learning where we have fun, but we also work hard. Together my students and I will work on technique, sight-reading, and repertoire with a passion for music as our guide!”

“I have taught voice to students of all ages and abilities, and truly love developing talent and instilling in each student a love of music and performance. As both a singer and an actor, I am able to help my students develop excellent vocal technique, as well as effective storytelling and the stage presence needed for a successful performance. I push my students to continuously progress in their training, while always maintaining the joy and freedom of expression that performance brings!”

“My teaching philosophy is to develop the full potential of each and every student by building their confidence, nurturing their love of the arts, and allowing them to express themselves in a safe and positive environment. I have a great deal of patience and understanding, and am extremely passionate about teaching people and helping them grow artistically.           

I am trained in Opera, Musical Theatre, and Jazz, which makes me an extremely versatile and well-rounded teacher. This enables me to help my students with any style they desire to learn more about, allowing them to cross between multiple genres of music to become a truly multitalented artist. I also incorporate and draw upon the importance of the Alexander Technique in my lessons to build a strong foundation of breath support and connection within one’s body. Acting is also of upmost importance, and I love breaking down the text with my students to discover many new and exciting moments together.

Being an artist is all about creativity, and I look forward to cultivating the talent of each and every one of my students in their lessons with a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a true passion for teaching.”

“I love the balance of creating theatre and sharing my love of it with others. As an artist, I believe it is our responsibility to educate and encourage this multi-faceted discipline with generous doses of passion and creativity. Studying acting doesn't have to be one's career in order to benefit from it. Confidence, teamwork, public speaking, literary interpretation are just a few of the positive attributes one can learn from this art form.”

"Music is all about community! Yes, it can be a solitary pastime, an outlet for our emotions, and it can even teach us valuable life skills. However, I strongly believe that there is no greater feeling than sharing the musical experience with others, whether they are collaborators or an audience, big or small. That is where I want to lead my students. Furthermore, as a composer and songwriter, I always have the bigger musical picture in mind. I know how to distill larger musical hurdles down to their essence, and therefore, lead my students to their goals in a fun and exciting way, step by step. I look forward to sharing these learning experiences with future students for years to come!"

"The message I’d like to relay to my students is that music should be enjoyable. Think of the joy you receive while playing a game, you should feel the same while playing music. And as you progress and improve, it becomes more thrilling.
Music is a beautiful tool to express your imagination, ideas, feelings, dreams and thing we cannot express with words. It is a great way to connect with yourself and with others.
I’m looking forward to sharing my knowledge and passion for music."

"I always start with the student’s personal connection to music and the instrument, whether it’s a favorite band or a song or something else. If we build everything we learn on the foundation of that initial spark of passion, then the student will have a fun, meaningful, and infinitely rewarding experience with music for the rest of their lives! There are no limits to what music can teach us and give us and I look forward to going on that adventure with you!”

“I believe in the power of observation and that the teacher should learn as much as the student. I have particular ideas about technique and musicality that I like to emphasize but I am not rigid in my approach. Students have different skills. The best teachers are those that can pinpoint what their student's particular strengths and weaknesses are."  

“Whether dealing with classical music or rock, the student must be required to formulate an objective on as regular a basis as possible. I call this Goal Oriented Practice. Rather than telling someone to practice for a given amount of time, a decision must be made by the student, with the aid of the teacher, as to what needs to be accomplished. Making the student create their own goal shifts the responsibility in their direction and brings us closer to the creation of a true artist.

Teaching classical music promotes an awareness that can't be found anywhere else. There is certainly a place for popular art, and it is not in short supply. Exposing children and adults to our music may be their only access to art that is not trying to sell them something. If they go far enough, they will find music that is independent of association and stands on its own merit. When a student is not only exposed to this concept, but puts it into action, the teacher has promoted the ability to think independently.”  

"I love teaching and seeing that I’m helping someone enter the wonderful realm of music and the arts. I enjoy the process of helping a student get to the next level and seeing his creativity blossom. My goal as a mentor is to pass along all of my knowledge and experience as a professional musician, and I strive to do that in the most fun and productive way, always catering to the students’ needs.”

"It is my mission to provide accessible lessons of extremely high quality to everyone I encounter - I was lucky to have understanding and flexible teachers when I started out, and I want to do the same for others. Let's get your musical journey going together! I can't wait to work with you!"

"My love and dedication to music have helped me gain self confidence, focus, discipline as well as a virtually endless source of joy and wonderment, and my goal as a mentor is to pass that along to all my students. Be it as a professional or amateur, music can help you become a more fulfilled and balanced person. I like to tailor lessons to individual personalities, encourage students to check out new and different music and balance instrument technique with music theory and ear training." 

“The most rewarding result of music lessons are that Children build confidence, are able to play in groups with peers, are able to reflect through individual musical practice. The teacher should function as a guide, providing educational material that is appropriate for that student’s ability level every step of the way. Students should feel comfortable to ask questions and have open communication with their mentor. Through this process I enjoy helping students find their voice and watching them grow."

“Music is sensitivity. Therefore, its purpose is none other than to produce emotion in all its aspects. Music is not made to be understood, but to be felt. For this reason, anyone can be a recipient of the musical message because music has the precious gift of making itself understood without the need for words”.

“Teaching has been a lifelong passion of mine that has led me around the world teaching in a variety of settings. This allows me to better serve my students and give them what they need. I care about my students and satisfying their expectations. Giving my students confidence in their playing and themselves is the biggest reward I get out of teaching and is what I strive for.”

"I create a lesson around each students' ability and sensibility aspiring from their love of music while encouraging their skills and techniques as they play." 

"My mission is to provide students with the tools needed to progress
steadily towards their goals while enjoying the process of making music. I tailor the lessons toward individual goals, skill level and learning style of each student while developing the fundamentals of technique, musicianship and effective practice."

“‘The purpose of music making is learning about music, learning about ourselves and learning to give.’ –Michael Klinghoffer

Having studied music for almost my entire life, I know the importance of the teachers and mentors I have had along the way. Through our study they not only gave me the technical tools to appreciate, love, and devote myself to music, but also modes of critical thought and emotional psychological tools which serve me in everything I do.

I aim to offer my students some of the possibilities that my teachers gave me – tailored training in a high tradition of this craft, and participation in the world that music can offer -- an accompaniment which stays with one for a lifetime, whichever paths you take…!”