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Student Reviews
Contributors include students from Piano Prep (ages 7-12) and Piano Conservatory Programs (ages 13-18).
What has been your favorite experience while participating in the Piano Prep/Conservatory Program?
“I love it all, but mostly performing and getting to know the piano teachers here.”
“Being able to learn harder pieces of music that seemed impossible a few years ago.”
“My favorite experiences are the performance classes because they give me a chance to see and hear other pianists.”
“I think my private teacher is great. My teacher gives me a lot of confidence that I can do many things with the piano.”
"THE TEACHERS ARE AMAZING! Mrs. ___, my private teacher, has taught me an immense amount in my four years of piano. My group piano teachers have always been kind and I have had a wonderfully enjoyable time in group classes."
What do you enjoy most about your private lessons?
“Looking into the music deeper to help make the piece sound better, and making a storyline to it.”
“My teacher really helps me learn my pieces well. She is nice about helping me, but is strict too.”
“With private lessons it is a great to get to know a teacher. You learn a lot about the teacher and the teacher learns a lot about you.”
“I enjoy going to private lessons because I can learn new things about the piano and I can learn incredible new songs.”
“I love it when I learn that I am getting a new piece.”
“I enjoy the new techniques and concepts I learn from the lessons most.”
“I have a wonderful private teacher. She has been instructing me for the eight years that I have been with the Program, and she has been perfect for me. I admire her patience and teaching style and I believe that she is an amazing instructor.”
“ I feel that Mrs. ____ isn’t just my piano teacher, but a really good friend.”
“My teacher, ____, is a great teacher and I love working with her.”
What do you like most about group lessons?
“Group lessons are so cool! I can’t imagine how cool this classroom is so I want to go here every day because things here are fun to do! I like the song “Tribal Celebration!” That song is so fun. I love the Five Finger Olympics. I also like the learning because it is fun to play piano! Piano is so so cool!
“I enjoy being in a group and learning to be more comfortable with playing in a group in front of people.”
“I’ve learned how I can make my music better because other people are listening to me play. I can also evaluate and learn from other people’s music.”
What have you learned from participating in performance classes?
“I have learned how to ‘listen’ to music. Also I learned new musical terminology.”
“Not only is performance class a great way to receive positive feedback, but it also provides you with excellent constructive criticism. In addition, you gain general information about music history and composition techniques.”
“I have learned how to critique people’s playing and each time I go I also learn different ways to improve my piece.”
“I have learned to better listen to others and myself as they/I perform, so that I can apply anything I learn to my own performances.”
What motivates you to practice each day?
“I just like practicing the piano. It helps me focus a lot better on my homework.”
“The thought of accomplishing my level and going higher.”
“I’ve learned that good practicing improves my piano skills and makes my teacher proud of me.”
“I get motivated to practice so that I can be prepared for my lesson each week.”
“I have thoroughly enjoyed having the teacher I’ve had. She has helped me to get better and keeps pushing me.”
“The thought that someday I might be able to study piano in a performing arts school.”
“A feeling of accomplishment.”
“My mom.”
What do you like most about the PianoPrep/Conservatory Program?
“I think that the Piano Prep Program is a really great Program because I love the teachers because they are so nice. I also like the recitals. I think that the recitals are very fun because I like playing in front of other people.”
“It helped me learn my pieces better and made me look into a lot of beautiful details.”
“It is a great way to learn music if you go to ASU’s Piano Prep Program. It gives a friendly environment while you, the student, get to explore the wonders of music.”
"I have been participating in the Piano Prep Program for seven years and it has been a great experience. The private teachers are excellent and the group classes have given me the opportunity to learn, receive helpful feedback and have fun. The recitals have helped me grow more accustomed to performing."