I came to Santbell piano studios upon graduating with my bachelor's from Harvard university. I had taken a few months off before beginning my job as a consultant, for the express purpose of developing my musicianship. I play guitar and sing, but I had virtually zero experience on the piano. I shared my goals with my teacher, Wendy-- that I wanted to become comfortable on the piano, begin developing a repertoire, and strengthen my music reading abilities. Wendy guided me expertly to achieve all of these goals, adding her own invaluable insight as to the skills and knowledge she knew I would need and the order in which I should work on these. I was amazed to see how my reading skills and fluidity on the keys progressed with Wendy's help. We burned through several beginner reading books quickly, Wendy's enthusiastic teaching style keeping me motivated to practice and progress quickly, and moved on to pieces within a couple of months. She helped me develop my theory and technique in parallel, with an emphasis on scales and arpeggios and finger exercises such as those from Hanon--tailored to my particular development needs as a player--every week. Not only did my ability on the piano soar under Wendy's instruction, but also notably, I developed a repertoire incorporating types of genres that I believe not many teachers can provide -- Wendy taught me salsa, bossa nova, and blues/jazz, genres that because of their rhythmic and technical particularities can be challenging to teach. And yet, Wendy imparted a firm understanding of the fundamentals of each and led me through learning some great tunes. All this happened within the span of five months -- now, getting ready to begin work, I am incredibly happy with how much I have progressed as a piano player in the past months with Wendy's help. It must be mentioned that Wendy is a joy to work with -- I always looked forward to class with her and her ever open, friendly, and encouraging demeanor. I highly recommend for anyone interested in developing their piano skills and musicianship to take lessons at Santbell piano studios! read more

As a father, I did extensive research to select the best piano school in Kendall for my daughter, age eleven, for private lessons. After speaking with Wendy L. Santiago, from Santbell Piano School, I was confident that this was the correct school. During my daughter's first piano lesson, I noticed the many diplomas were hung on the studio wall, and was impressed that Wendy holds Master degrees in music. I was immediately impressed with her teaching techniques and methods. Wendy is very patient, enthusiastic and has a very warm personality. Following the first lesson, my daughter couldn't wait to return. Wendy is not only a gifted teacher, but a wonderful role model that involved dedication and discipline. During the piano lessons, Wendy will be teaching music to my daughter and her constant encouragement with my daughter made an impact on her self-esteem and self-worth. This is very important for a child at any age. Following the second piano lesson and witnessing my daughter's strong desire to learn, I discussed with Wendy about an accelerated plan. A four-day a week lesson was scheduled and after just six weeks, my daughter was able to read, understand, and play the piano as if she had taken lessons for six consecutive months. Wendy's knowledge in music and her charisma made it happen for my daughter, and I am very grateful. It is my pleasure to recommend Wendy L. Santiago of Santbell Piano School to families and to those who wants to learn music. Wendy generously shares her love of music and I am sure your child will soon love to learn to play the piano as my daughter has. She can't wait for her next lesson. read more

I have always had an interest in learning to play the piano, when I was a little girl I tried but for only two lessons and unfortunately wasn't able to continue. I then tried one lesson a few years back at a music school but I didn't like the style of teaching. For years I had longed to learn and start again, so I decide to just go for it. I found Santbell Studios and after my first class with Wendy I was hooked. I don't have any background experience in music but Wendy has been exceptional in teaching me how to read music and play the piano. She uses every minute of the lesson to make sure you understand and goes according to your pace of learning being either fast or slow. Wendy has a great approach and style of teaching which is great for any level you're at. The piano is an intricate instrument and learning to read music is like learning a new language but with the lessons at Santbell Studios and practicing at home it's fun and entertaining the best part is that I get excited when I learn something new each week. I'm on my fifth lesson now and I have to say I'm really impressed on how quick I am picking it up. I love the sound of the piano and as I'm playing hearing it come together makes me want to learn even more. I can't wait to see in a year from now where I'm at. I recommend Santbell Studios to everyone wanting to learn to play the piano and be inspired. read more

Quisiera comenzar este comentario con expresar mi agradecimiento a quien me recomendo' a Santbell Piano Studio porque nos ha impresionado mas de lo que nos habian anticipado. Esta compañia de musica ha repercusado por los años debido a sus cimientos de profesionalismo, respeto y conocimiento de la musica. Mis hijas comenzaron a coger clases de piano en este estudio hace exactamente dos años , despues de haber cogido clases con otra maestra por cinco años, y la mejoria es increible. El interes de enseñar que demuestra la maestra cada dia se refleja en el interes de aprender y el continuo floreciente amor al piano que mis hijas manifiestan. La maestria adquirida academicamente y la experiencia acumulada con los años de enseñanza se entrelazan para que la instructora logre que cada estudiante aprenda lo maximo que su capacidad le permita en cada leccion. Cada cierto tiempo yo le pregunto a mis hijas si quieren continuar aprendiendo piano con esta instructora, y siempre me aseguran que estan satisfechas e inspiradas a continuar debido a la firme y gentil manera en que reciben las clases. Nunca se percibe monotonia, pero si la devocion y dedicacion a los estudiantes para que exedan sus metas con orgullo. read more

My son loves music. Since I can remember, his ear for music has been amazing. When my wife's Godson told me to take one of his lessons for my son, I was very interested to see what his teacher had to say. 6 months later, my son is playing Mozart and Bach and reading music like it's second nature. Before he started working with Wendy, there was a deep reservoir of love for music, but now she has helped make music a part of him, a part of his life. He is changed, more focused and thoughtful, thinking about the future, and very serious about music. He has a very solid foundation of music theory and site reading provided by Wendy. She is an amazing and understanding teacher that can read my son as well as she can read music. He looks forward to his lessons and loves being challenged. Wendy and I are thick as thieves and she is incredibly personable. I recommend her 8 days a week and twice on Sundays if you want the best music learning experience possible. read more

Wendy L. Santiago-Bello is a lovely and very professional teacher. I have been learning a lot with her. She is very precise and has taught me music very quick using a good method. She is very good at teaching adults like me. I feel more and more confident every time. Her mother is lovely as well, and she is an expert teaching small kids. As a fact, Mariluz is very nice to my kids. It happens that I am her neighbor and from time to time Mariluz come to my home and grab my kids ( a girl of 4 and a kid of 2 years old) to have a quick class, she loves to have shared some time with them in front of the piano. My kids come back later with a hot cookie in their hands and a big smile in their faces. I love this family and admire her talent. One of the best piano teachers in town. read more

My son Alejandro has been with SANTBELL Piano Studios for 3 years and I genuinely can say that his skills have improve tremendously. Both teachers Wendy and Ms. Bello are extremely talented musician and pianist with very effective teaching methods. Based on my son's musical background and experience, Ms. Santiago-Bello was able to adjust his lessons to the level that was necessary to meet his goals. They not only worked on technique, but also theory, effective practicing, and building repertoire. Thanks to SANTBELL Piano Studios positive and encouraging teaching method my son enjoys playing at home, and at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School where he currently attends. I recommend this studio to anyone that wants to enjoy and improve there musical skills. read more

I am a 44-year-old business woman and have been taking lessons with Wendy for the past year. I taught myself to play the piano as a child and had been estranged from the instrument for over 20 years when I contacted Wendy. I wanted to learn the technical aspects of piano playing as well as capture the beauty of music beyond mere notes. Wendy was able to quickly and accurately assess my strengths and weaknesses and developed a learning program tailored to my specific needs. A year of lessons has improved my technique and I am playing pieces I never imagined I would play. Wendy is a consummate professional, an intellectual musician, and an inspiration for the creative soul. I highly recommend her! read more

I never write reviews. But what Wendy at Santbell Piano Studio has done for my children needs to be acknowledged. Both my son and daughter have had previous instructors in the past. But never have I witnessed this amount of growth in their ability to read music nor feel and hear the sound. What I am most impressed with is her ability to inspire the kids, each in their own way. They have a renewed love for playing. They actually fight for who practices first. And since their first recital I have seen a confidence (especially in my daughter) blossom, that was lacking before. This is by far the most professional program around in Miami Beach. I wish we had found her sooner. read more

My experience with SantBell piano lessons has been incredible! I am 21 years of age, studying to become an engineer and have always wanted to learn how to play the piano. Ms. Santiago has been teaching me for approximately 6 months and I have learned so much, in such an effective way. She sets a very solid foundation in order to make learning simple, enjoyable, and rewarding. Her teaching is extremely dynamic and flexible, which makes learning the piano achievable for absolutely anyone! read more

What a privilege it has been to have our daughter take piano lessons from Mrs. Marilus Bello. She is firm yet fun, and our daughter, who started lessons at just 4 years old, is learning so much. Not only is she learning to play and read music, she is also improving her Spanish, math, and fine motor skills through the drawing and coloring exercises they do. I am beyond thrilled with the instruction she has received, and I have recommended her whole-heartedly to all our friends. read more

My husband was taught piano at this studio years ago, so it's no surprise that we picked this studio and it's wonderful teacher to teach our daughter. From day one it's been fun and engaging for our daughter and she counts down for her Tuesday night lesson. Not only does she learn, but she laughs and jokes with her teacher which makes my 9 year old very comfortable. I can honest say we all love Santbell Studio! read more

When it comes to excellence in piano Instruction SANTBELL Piano Studios delivers. My daughter has been taking lessons for a year and a half. She has not only learned how to play piano but also has learned how to sing while accompanying herself with the piano. "Adele" is one of my favorites. It's a family owned business where your child is not just a number. We highly recommend it. read more

If you are looking to learn piano look no further! Wendy is an excellent instructor and her methodology makes learning easy and fun. As an adult I was hesitant as I mostly read reviews of other parents who had great experiences having their children learn from Wendy. Let me tell you that those reviews are just as accurate for adult students! Highly recommend SantBell Studios! read more

I Love SANTBELl piano Studios. My daughter Ivanna has been taking piano lessons for around a year. She is reading music at an impressive level and plays many different songs. She is eager to come to her lessons twice a week a leaves happy. They have 2 very confortable waiting rooms with WIFI and TV where mommy can relax. I highly recommend this piano Studios. read more

Santbell studio is magnificent. Wendy, my son's instructor is a very special person who really knows how to extract the best out of our kids, her capability to keep them focus is out of this world. We're really happy with her and the knowledge that our kids have obtained in the last year. Highly recommend Wendy from Santbell. read more

Two brilliant minds sharing their passion and love for music! Wendy and Maria Luz are able to transmit their musical knowledge to their students with ease. Their devotion and attention to detail allow students to learn quickly and in their own manner. I've been a student for more than 10 years now and highly recommend them. read more

Wendy is a prominent teacher who has great sense for music and teaching. She is highly motivating and always finds a way to make the lessons challenging and interesting. Her passionate attitude makes her an excellent teacher, I can highly recommend her! read more

My 17 year old suddenly decided he wanted to learn piano! Santbell Piano made him feel right at home. He loves his teacher and is making great progress. I'm very happy and would recommend them with no reservations whatsoever. Very talented!! read more