piano teaching

What people say?

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03/05/2026

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Parents and adult students share some feedback about piano lessons with me. I teach a diverse ages and levels. 

What parents say about kids lessons?

  • Susan has taught my daughter piano for 11+ years. She is patient, kind and has a great sense of humor. She teaches early learners to advanced students, and taught over Zoom during the pandemic: We highly recommend her!

    MOM WITH 2 CHILDREN

  • Taking lessons with Susan was a wonderful experience for our girls, who now both play very well. That she was able to keep our two kids, who are very different in age and personality, each engaged and interested in piano, is a testament to her strong teaching skills and flexible musical approach.

    MOM, 2 GIRLS

  • Under your guidance, Sophie-Anna has developed a love and appreciation for piano playing, which I believe will only strengthen as time goes by. For this I am truly indebted to you and sincerely, Thank You. Warmest wishes.

    MOM

  • Thank you so much for your patience, and for all of the time that you spent with both of our kids. I know that they have come a long way and have gained with a great appreciation for music.

    MOM

  • Your love of music, humor, gentle persuasion to practice and flexibility have kept her engaged and excited about piano for so many years.

    MOM




Émile Jaques-Dalcroze

Movements can range from the rolling of a ball from one person to another while seated on the floor, or walking and using assorted arm motions. View an example of Eurythmics with the following link for Internationally renowned teacher Lisa Parker.

With a focus on rhythmic musical expression, Eurythmics encourages a student to experience rhythm, and express that understanding through improvised movements of his body. A student learns to simultaneously hear, understand and express the musical idea through motion. So the body interprets and expresses musical elements, such as rhythm, in real-time. Music becomes a full-body experience. The student can then apply their experience of musical concepts to their piano playing. A group approach to music study.

The understanding of any one element, such as rhythm, is then expressed in physical movement.

With a focus on rhythmic musical expression, Eurythmics encourages a student to experience rhythm, and express that understanding through improvised movements of his body. A student learns to simultaneously hear, understand and express the musical idea through motion. So the body interprets and expresses musical elements, such as rhythm, in real-time. Music becomes a full-body experience. The student can then apply their experience of musical concepts to their piano playing. A group approach to music study.

What adults share about lessons? 

  • I highly recommend Susan for piano study! She is patient, fun, knowledgeable and a very experienced teacher (30+ years). I so value her competence and easy-going manner, both of which have contributed to the degree of success and progress I’ve made under her instruction. I'm proud to say that after seven years with Susan, I am playing at a surprisingly high level and am happily planning on many more years of piano lessons with her. Thank you, Susan.

    RETIRED PROFESSIONAL

  • As a retired professional, I honestly did not know how I would do in piano lessons or even what to expect. All my concerns have been allayed. Susan allows me to move at my own pace without any pressure. My enjoyment of listening to music has also been enhanced since taking lessons with Susan, and I am so amazed at how quickly I progress in such a short period of time!

    MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL

  • Working with Susan has been a cooperative experience. What is most distinct in our time together is her humor, which, frankly, is what keeps me coming back! Each lesson is such a fun experience. I appreciate that playing the piano is both a mental as well as a physical challenge and this feels like a healthy activity for me.

    PROFESSIONAL

  • Susan became my piano teacher in 2018. I had never played piano or taken lessons in my 70+ years, yet Susan graciously and patiently has guided me through the process. With Susan's guidance, I am progressing AND enjoying every day of practicing. We continued our lessons on Zoom throughout the pandemic, and I'm looking forward to in-person lessons again.

    RETIRED PROFESSIONAL

  • I'm delighted to endorse Susan for piano lessons. She's patient, supportive, has a good sense of humor — and knows her piano!

    MOM




Émile Jaques-Dalcroze

Movements can range from the rolling of a ball from one person to another while seated on the floor, or walking and using assorted arm motions. View an example of Eurythmics with the following link for Internationally renowned teacher Lisa Parker.

With a focus on rhythmic musical expression, Eurythmics encourages a student to experience rhythm, and express that understanding through improvised movements of his body. A student learns to simultaneously hear, understand and express the musical idea through motion. So the body interprets and expresses musical elements, such as rhythm, in real-time. Music becomes a full-body experience. The student can then apply their experience of musical concepts to their piano playing. A group approach to music study.

The understanding of any one element, such as rhythm, is then expressed in physical movement.

With a focus on rhythmic musical expression, Eurythmics encourages a student to experience rhythm, and express that understanding through improvised movements of his body. A student learns to simultaneously hear, understand and express the musical idea through motion. So the body interprets and expresses musical elements, such as rhythm, in real-time. Music becomes a full-body experience. The student can then apply their experience of musical concepts to their piano playing. A group approach to music study.
what people say

The Dalcroze Practice  Take a deeper dive into the principles, philosophy, strategies, and techniques of Dalcroze Education indicated on their website. "Typically the Dalcroze educator engages students to discover concepts through kinesthetic experience before addressing the subject in theoretical or written form. This experience involves improvisation, which is a way for students to “play with” and internalize a subject, making it their own. Students cannot expect to gain a Dalcroze Education from a book or video alone; they must experience this type of education in the classroom."