I was referred to Sally by our piano tuner, Victor Benvenuto. I come from a unique position being an adult piano learner. I took lessons as a child, but stopped at approximately age 10. I've been working with Sally for a little over 2 years and I've loved every lesson.
Sally was easy to contact via cell (she still is very responsive via cell). She stopped by my house to first introduce herself and explain her teaching process. She was flexible and accommodating around my work schedule and agreed to provide lessons on an every other week basis.
It's important to note that my prior way of learning the piano is different from how Sally has and continues to teach me how to play. I previously remember memorizing notes, cords, etc ("Every Good Boy Does Fine"). Sally goes above and beyond to explain the "why" behind piano instruction. I know that her emphasis on music theory versus rote learning plays a large part in why so many of her students are successful.
Also different from my prior instructor, Sally encourages her students to learn to play pieces that best reflect their current level and interests versus completing each book to in order by completion. For example, Sally and I have worked on the adult level 1 and 2 books, but she's allowed me to dabble in supplemental pieces from other books (children's books levels 3, 4) and holiday pieces. She's very easy going and accommodating to her students' interests.
Although COVID-19 has unfortunately affected many small businesses, I can honestly say that my lessons with Sally haven't missed a beat. She worked tremendously hard in buying herself personal equipment (microphone, headset speakers, iPad) to make sure her virtual lessons with her students were still effective and productive.
Overall, Sally is knowledgeable, patient, outgoing, flexible, responsive, and extremely dedicated to her work. Did I mention her lessons are so much fun? She is an outstanding person and piano teacher and I cannot recommend her enough. read more
