I played piano as a kid and was looking to start it up again as an adult. I wanted to find an accomplished teacher that could help me pick up where I left off. I found Lu Ye on yelp and decided to give her a try based on her extensive and impressive experience in performing and teaching. Lu gave me a half hour trial lesson to start with to test my level of commitment. Within the first few minutes I could tell she was an amazing teacher. I've been taking weekly lessons from her for over a year now. Lu has helped me learn and evolve naturally based on my level of expertise. Every class is interesting, as she also mixes theory and technique into everything you play so you don't spend time doing only tedious exercises. She also helps you problem solve difficult parts of songs during the lessons so you can learn how to have more efficient practice time at home. This leads to seeing quicker progress as you learn how to practice and play smarter. Lu is very passionate and energetic and this helps make the lessons fun and interesting. Ultimately, how much you progress comes down to how much time and effort YOU put into practicing but Lu is a great teacher to help you get to wherever you want to go with piano - whether you're like me - a hobby pianist - or some of her other students, who are prodigy pianists. She teaches a wide spectrum of ability and interest and is kind and compassionate to anybody who walks through her door. read more

I have been taking piano lessons with Lu for 4 months. She is very dedicated to teaching and her classes are always fun and pleasant. Lu's teaching not just focus on the single music pieces, but giving handful of instructions and tips on techniques and ways of reading & playing that would benefit me in a long term to be a better pianist. I would highly recommend her lessons to anyone interested in playing piano. read more

If you're looking for a piano instructor who can not only teach you the songs you'd like to play, but also help you to develop good habits and skills that would come handy when you move to the next level, Lu is an excellent choice. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to experience true improvement in playing the piano. read more

Finding a teacher who can help you connect and discover the magic of music is a gift. Lu has that gift and her unawareness of that fact makes her truly unique music teacher. As someone who have been teaching for over 15yrs I knew what I wanted in a teacher so I did spent a lot of time meeting with different piano teachers and I have to say Lu was the obvious choice once I met with her. It is the intangible little things that matter when we choose a teacher and NOT how much lessons cost or how far we have to drive to get there....it is how we are related to that really matters-the honesty and the directness of the instruction is where the real teaching begins and Lu is a master of it. Through the years I've spent a lot of time among music teachers and the one thing that was always obvious to me was that you can not be an effective teacher unless you are a true individual and you love what you do. Lu Ye is a true individual and she absolutely loves teaching and sharing her knowledge. It is that passion that makes me feel extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to study with her. read more

Lu is an excellent piano teacher who inspired my interest in learning piano from beginning. Highly recommended.

I love my lessons with Lu! She's the best piano teacher and I am so lucky we found her. She paces herself to exactly where you are in piano (I am an adult beginner with NO experience)... she's made it so fun and I never feel like my lack of experience keeps me from getting an excellent lesson. She is incredibly gifted and skilled at piano too... if you listen to her play even once that's incredibly clear. She is patient, very clear, positive and fun, and really detailed so you not only learn the how, but also the WHY of what you're doing and how to get over hurdles. Thank you Lu, excited to keep learning from you!! read more

I started taking lessons with Lu for about three months now. She has great teaching style. Instead of going with one generic lesson plan for everyone, she designs it very specific to the student, based on what the student likes, which areas the student is naturally good at and which areas need the student needs more practice for. She's very friendly, so sessions are very casual which helped me get over my nerves starting this overwhelming undertaking of learning Piano and music in general. I had no experience in music theory or any instrument before I started and even though I'm still very very far from playing at the level I want to, I feel very confident that it's achievable with her help based on the progress I made so far. She gives not just technical advice on how to play but also helps you get to the ideal mindset for learning a musical instrument. She is very talented, she recently opened for Ubisoft at the E3! Check it out, it's amazing! Finally she's patient - answers questions that I send her outside of the class, helps me push through roadblocks when I hit them and also puts up with my incessant bad jokes! Thanks Lu! read more

I have studied with Lu for four months. She is both kind and rigorous--a good combination in a teacher. I took piano lessons for years when I was younger but had not studied in awhile. Lu helped me correct some bad habits I had developed. I would say that I am playing better than I ever have before. She taught me both classical and jazz, which is also something that not every teacher can do. I can recommend her highly! read more

I came to Lu so that I could finally do what my younger self could not, follow through on learning piano. I'm an adult now so I'm restarting a bit late, but I am no stranger to music. Music is the most important thing in my life (I sing a cappella amongst other things), and I can tell from having taken lessons with Lu that she also has the same passion for music. She is a fantastic piano teacher and a pleasure to work with. She is critical, but motivating, and very detailed. Working with Lu, I've improved my sight reading and my technical skills have been developed considerably. Young or old, if you're looking for a great instructor you should contact Lu. read more

I studied piano a bit in college, and have now been working with Lu for about a year. Lu's very patient and kind, and is very knowledgeable of both technique and repertoire pedagogy. She's been very good for me in helping me with my technique, especially where I didn't quite grasp things in school. I've gone from hardly playing any scales to being able to pick up on them very quickly and getting up to speed. I'd recommend Lu to anyone looking to play piano, even if they're just getting started. read more

Lu Ye is a great teacher! I am an adult student. I took lessons growing up and wanted to pick piano back up. Although I had the fundamentals down, Lu made me realize I knew nothing! She's a great teacher because she not only is patient, but she has an uncanny eye/ear for detail and sets a high standard of excellence for her students. No matter your experience or current skill, whether complete beginner or advanced, she can really take your playing to the next level. read more

Lu is a great teacher. I used to take lessons when I was little and decided to get back to piano. Lu has been really good at understanding what I can do and where I want to go, and at providing me with the kind of lesson and exercises that I need. She is good at finding the right balance of technique and fun so that you keep being engaged and challenged without frustration. Definitely recommended! read more

Lu is a great teacher and very easy to work with. My daughter (10 yrs old) has been training with Lu for close to a year. Within this time, my daughter has shown great improvement with her sight reading as well as technical playing. Until Lu, the sight reading was something that had not been reinforced with her prior teachers as my daughter has a knack for being able to play songs/notes using her hearing and Lu was quick to recognize this and worked on improving this important aspect immediately. Lu is able to hone in on a student's weak areas and ensures development progresses. My son (7 yrs old) is now taking lessons with Lu too. We all love her!!! read more

I am glad that my friend recommended Lu Ye to me! She is a great teacher I ever have! Moreover, she also teach me how to analyze the song which help me to understand the song deeper. I enjoy having lesson with her!:) read more

I'm a 40 year old beginner piano student. Lu tries to understand why I want to play the piano and helps me reach my goals. She teaches me what "I want to learn"and keeps it fun. Thats how I learnt fur elise before jingle bells! She can also be as technical as you want. Point is that she creates a unique curriculum for each individual. Bottom line: she is a great teacher and highly recommended. read more

My son had been Lu's student for over 2 years. He was with a teacher who inspired him and took him as far as he could, Lu has taken my son to the next level with his playing. She expects his best but does so by being encouraging and giving him music that challenges him. The technical aspect of his playing has improved tremendously since he has been studying with Lu. read more

We have a 6-y.o. boy who has had about 6 months of lessons and an 8-y.o. girl who has had 2 years of lessons, each with a different piano teacher. Both children had been slow to progress with their previous teachers, despite daily practice. My son in particular was unable to count the beats and had very poor hand positions. During the summer we tried Lu and another new piano teacher each for a month. Lu is a very effective teacher who is tuned into the ability and needs of each of her students. Within just the first lessons, the kids had noticeably improved their technique. She is kind and firm in asking her students to be self-accountable for their assignments. The children enjoyed their lessons with Lu. Ultimately, we decided to go with the other new teacher, because Lu's studio is further from our house, and West L.A. traffic in the afternoon is not the easiest to sit through. However, as a piano teacher, Lu is excellent, and my wife is impressed and recommends her highly. read more