I have been taking piano lessons from Irwin Witebsky for over 1 1/2 years now, and without question, he is the best! I had tried piano lessons 3 or 4 times before, but only learned to play a few songs before getting transferred with the military. I am now retired and plan to stay in San Antonio, so I am extremely happy I found a teacher as experienced and well-qualified as Irwin. I am a senior citizen, and although I didn't think I wanted to start with the basics, Irwin knew better and started me at the beginning. I have learned so much, and can actually read notes and the other symbols found in piano music - which I didn't think I could ever do. Irwin teaches kids of all ages, from 2 years old to 90+ years old, so he clearly knows how to handle all ages and all levels. I really like that he uses the Schaum series of piano books for his students, and I am proud to say I will be completing my 5th book and graduating from 2nd grade soon! Besides being an outstanding teacher, Irwin has led a most interesting life and enjoys sharing his adventures with his students - such as when he played at a piano bar for the stars in Hollywood. You can't go wrong taking piano lessons from Irwin; you will learn more than you ever thought possible. read more

When my daughter first started lessons as a beginner with Irwin mid-pandemic, she had just turned 13, and we visited him in-person at his studio because my daughter needed his personal training on proper posture and hand-placement. After about 6 weekly lessons, she finally felt confident with having lessons over the phone. He calls promptly at the agreed-upon time, and they have a 30 minute lesson over the phone. He hears and knows how every note that should be played, and can explain to her how it should be done if she's doing it wrong. It amazes me what she's capable of now. After just over a year, she's in the John W. Schaum Book C piano book, she's able to read music fairly well, and can play with all of her fingers very well. We've printed out beginner pieces of some of her favorite songs so she could learn to play them. Being able to read music opens a new world of excitement and opportunity...she somehow knows where her finger placement should be for each song...I don't know how she's doing all this, but she plays so beautifully, and I know Irwin taught her everything she knows. He's great! read more

My daughter only began her piano lessons 7 months ago (a total beginner besides trying to play on her own), and she is playing very well with all of her fingers, and some of my friends who play the piano are saying that she is playing more complicated things than anyone with that amount of training they've ever seen. She started her lessons with Irwin in-person because she needed help with finger placement, but after 2 months of visiting Irwin every week, she graduated to the "phone-call lesson", and Irwin knows every song in all the books he teaches from, so he can hear if she is ever playing any of the songs wrong. He's excellent! The phone call lessons are the easiest way to take piano lessons that we've ever imagined! He's encouraged her, and helped her in writing down the songs she comes up with as well. Writing & playing beautiful and complicated music is still somewhat of a dream of hers, but it's beginning to come true, thanks to Irwin. :) read more

Irwin was patient with me as he helps me try and develop my sight-reading skills. For every lesson in the book, he accompanies it with a little dose of history. Irwin has a lot to share from his lifetime's worth of experience in music. He just continually inspires me on how songs came to be not just those in the book, but on the pieces that I wanted to sink my teeth into like my Dad's favorite song, "My Way". He provides honest feedback - he will tell the student what are needed to be worked on (he will really not give a 100 pts if the performance did not meet his standard), and he will really tell you areas that you do well on (such as hand gestures, and if you're performing it beautifully). THANK YOU, Irwin! For sharing your love and passion for piano to your students. This is part of your legacy for me! Blessings to you, Christine, and all your students!!! read more

I have been taking lessons with Irwin for about 3 months now and it has been nothing short of an amazing experience. His learning plan is flawless, in only one month I was able to read music. Obviously I practiced every day from 30 min up to an hour. But Irwin is truly an exceptional teacher. He has been playing, composing, and excelling on the piano for 50 years with many name stars!! His personality is gracious and very entertaining as he likes to relate short jokes with the songs we struggle in to make our learning experience more fun. I truly recommend anyone who wants to learn to play piano to take Irwin's first free lesson and enjoy the wonderful world of music!! I promise you won't regret it, look at me I'm 26 and learning as an adult, so if I can so can anyone. Give it a shot! read more

Irwin is my second piano teacher as an adult, and I'm so glad I found him before I got very far into my learning. In my first lesson, he showed me how to fix a bad habit I had already created of twisting my hands when playing some chords. He is also teaching me to really read music, while my last teacher let me get away with writing the note names on sheet music. Irwin is also patient and encouraging. I feel confident that I am learning a strong foundation to build upon as I get further into my learning. I would definitely recommend Irwin to anyone of any age who wants to learn piano. read more

My daughter just finished her second piano lesson with Irwin and I am very impressed with his teaching style. He was abel to keep my four year olds attention the entire 30 mintue lesson and kept her actively engaged and on task. He is great with children and also involves the parents and lets them know what they can do to help their child succeed. I would highly reccommend Irwin, and he his very affordable. read more

I am a beginner in music and wanted to learn Piano and came across Irwin. He is really professional and has many years of experience. I brought an Eastern piece of music and he played it perfectly at the first time. He is very patient when it comes to teaching and I like his way of teaching. He inspires me even more to learn Piano. He also has a good sense of humor. read more

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Mr. Witebsky is an excellent piano teacher. He's one of the most patient and affordable instructors in my area. I look forward to going to his class every week . Sometimes he makes the lesson fun and easy to learn. I have learn a great deal of music with Mr Witebsky and am very grateful to him. read more

My daughter has been taking piano lessons with Irwin for over a year now and her progress has been remarkable. He knows how to teach! He challenges her to improve while encouraging her progress. His is a balanced approach that has proven very successful! read more

Irwin is Awesome. At first I did not know what to expect since it was my first piano class ever! He guided me on which book I should get and what piano/keyboard to buy. My skills improved tons thanks to him. I defiantly recommend him for all ages. read more

I have taken piano lessons on & off throughout my life & learning from Mr. Irwin has improved my sight reading drastically compared to any other teacher I've learned from! If anyone tells me they want to learn piano, I always recommend him! read more

Simple, easy, and very clear to understand. My daughter just joined. She is enjoying her lesson very well. He is an excellent piano teacher. He is very clear with his instructions and lessons. My daughter loves the way he teaches. read more

Irwin is a pro's pro. He can teach beginning piano with patience and grace as well as push the more seasoned student to play better. You will not be disappointed. He's a great teacher. Craig Price, San Antonio read more

Mr. Witebsky is an excellent piano teacher; he is patient, and he does a great job of making the lessons very engaging and enjoyable for my 2 sons. He is amazing, I highly recommend him! read more

Excellent! More progress in the 4 months since we moved to Irwin than the previous 18 months with another. Wish we had found him first.