We have been with Staci for the past few years and I am so grateful to have found her to teach my kids the joy of learning piano. They were complete beginners and I am amazed at the progress they have made over the past 3 years. Staci has a such a gentle and calm approach, and explains music concepts in a way children can easily understand and retain. Her many years of teaching experience is evident after just the first lesson. She is fantastic with giving positive feedback and encouragement, and also gives constructive pointers to helps my kids achieve their potential and strive to play with their best effort. I never had to remind them to practice at home, they truly enjoy playing for fun now. I still hear them play recital pieces from last year which they have memorized. The twice annual recitals in May and November are well attended and great experiences for students to become confident and showcase their growth. I really appreciate that her studio allows me a space to sit and listen to the lesson while I wait. I have always been able to work with Staci when we have had unexpected illness, or travel plans and vacations, to help us make up classes we have missed, and rarely have done some classes online/video too which she has always been very accommodating with. I hope my children keep playing piano for years to come, and they now have the confidence to want to try new instruments. I recommend Staci to everyone, she is the best kept secret in Fremont and we were fortunate to find her! read more

My son has been learning from Staci for more than 5 years now and his love for piano is only growing. Staci is very patient and explains to every student in a manner that they can understand. Hence my son looks forward to attending the classes and is eager to practice and move to next level. She encourages students to give their best and strive to perfect the piece. Staci is also very accommodative and flexible with schedule conflicts. She will work around her schedule as much as possible if a need arises. My son is preparing for MTAC exams and Staci nicely spaces all the requirements so that he does not get overwhelmed. I have referred Staci to couple of my friends and they have all come back to me saying that they made the best choice of choosing Staci Piano studio. read more

Staci has been my piano teacher for the past 12 years. I cannot express how great of a teacher she has been. I have never met anyone as patient and as kind as her. I can recall a time when I was in elementary school and I just couldn't play the notes right, but Staci kept her cool and walked me through the piece with kind words of encouragement and feedback. I don't know any other teachers who would have remained as calm and collected as her. She has not only shown me great kindness, but she has also helped me curate an extensive knowledge of music theory, history, and technique. She has even helped me discover my own personal playing style. With her guidance, I have completed level 9 of MTAC's Certificate of Merit program. Throughout the years I participated in the program, I earned State Honors three times and upon completion of level 9, I earned the Senior Medallion. With Staci's teaching and extensive musical knowledge, I have not only learned and accomplished so much in piano, but I have also become a musician. I highly recommend her as a piano instructor to anyone who wants to become a great pianist. read more

Update review in response to Staci's reply: I'm so glad I caught the reply so that I can respond. Nope, it definitely was a fever that I called that time. Yes they did had pink eyes before, pink eye was another occasion which I called days in advance and if we appeared for the lesson it was because we had gone to the doctor, used the eye drop and their eyes got better. The fever was the only time I called a day before the lesson. I know this is a honest mistake Staci has thought it was. Yes I agreed we should have gone to another teacher. I tried but didn't find another one close enough to my home I was already struggling to drive to your studio on time so I thought I'd just stay on for my daughters' piano sake. Now we are so much happier in this music school in where we've moved to. My younger daughter now plays just like her elder sister despite having started piano 2 years later than her. It's true I asked for a balance to talk and to teach, but to have different attitudes toward two children, the mother can sense it, to brush off a child can hurt her and the parent. I'm giving 2 stars instead of 1 because Staci probably did not make it so bad for 1 Star. ~~~~~~~~~~ Staci was a quiet teacher to my two children, we were pretty fine with how she had taught. But at one point I almost walked out and cut her off being my children's teacher because of her strict rule of not allowing make up when on the night before the lesson my child had a fever, I had called and said the other child still would go to the lesson but the sick child is too sick to get in the bench, so I was asking if we could get a make up because that was an unforeseen event, we could not have anticipated her fever to call 24 hours in advance to change date, that was just impossible! But her reply was cold that she cannot, it can only be a wasted paid session! Would we lie about her illness when we were going to send the other child there anyway? It would only be a possible lie if like we had wanted to do something else other than send our children to the lesson and called to lie about her being ill, right? In the end fortunately my sick child got better and braced her illness to attend the lesson instead of wasting the session. I had called other piano schools and was told otherwise, they all UNDERSTAND children do suddenly get sick easier than adults thus they do offer make up lessons. We then knew we wouldn't stay with this teacher forever. Come September 2017 when we were moving 2 hours' drive away we notified about the date as the last lesson. I could tell all this time because my younger child is a very inquisitive child she would repeat what instructions Staci had given her, would talk more compare to my older child, Staci didn't quite have the patience for this child (who was the child with fever). Staci was very clear that she preferred my other older child who concentrated better at her lessons. At the end of that last session, it was time to say our final goodbye, my younger child had taken the later session than my older child who by this time had finished her last session with Staci. But my younger child wanted to play a last piece for Staci, she said she knew that song and had started on the keys, was when Staci rudely interrupted her and told her that she could not play that one minute song because her time is over! My child had a very sad and disappointed look on her face and all I as the mother can do was tell her that it is ok the session is over let us go. Till this day, that memory of her sadness still hurt this mother!! To think that we had stayed over a year with Staci and on our last day with her she could not even spare one minute to listen to my daughter who wants to play her a last song! It was not like we didn't have a keyboard at home my daughter could not go home to play, she just wanted to show Staci what she already learnt and can play without looking at the scores. Why would a teacher disappoint and embarrass a child like this? If you are looking for a piano school and want the assurance that if there is no way you can give in-advance notice for your child's sudden sickness then Staci is not the teacher to go for. If you child is not the sit-still type, Staci is also not for you. ~Mo read more

My 7 year old daughters have been coming to Staci's Piano Studio for almost 1 year and have learned so much! The best part is that they love coming to class and love practicing. That was totally unexpected to me. Staci doesn't overload them with songs to practice and is incredibly patient and thoughtful in her teaching. My daughters also love the stickers when they finish a song. Super grateful they are having a great experience learning an instrument. Staci also very kindly worked with us when we had a schedule conflict to reschedule the kids' lessons. I was super appreciative of her understanding. read more

Staci has been teaching my daughter piano since she was 5 -- that's 7 years now!! I've referred several other students to her through the years, and sometimes her roster is so full that she can't add new students. I find Staci to be patient, sweet, accommodating and understanding. If we have needed to reschedule, she worked hard to find a time convenient for us. I've always enjoyed the recitals as well, where I can see all of her students perform. She's had a handful of disabled students who performed amazing pieces at these recitals. Staci has helped to fill our home with music and pave the way for my daughter to play the piano that I learned to play as a girl. My daughter has learned to read music as well as play it, and she's also learned to take responsibility for her performances and make sure she is prepared. We are immensely grateful that fate brought us to Ms. Staci, and we are delighted with her and her teaching. read more

Ashley has been taking piano lessons at Staci's Piano Studio for the last 12 years. When she started Kindergarten back in 2009, she expressed an interest in learning an instrument. We decided to start with the piano mainly because we thought it to be a good starting point for a 6-year-old. Honestly, nothing but good could come out of this learning experience for her so we did not think twice about signing her up for lessons. She took to the piano and her fabulous instructor, Staci, immediately. Now, twelve years later, with Staci's guidance and support, Ashley has completed MTAC level 9 with high marks. Also, she has bloomed into a pianist who enjoys playing different types of music, has a strong musical background, and has a great sense of self confidence. Staci is a perfect match for my daughter. She not only has a passion for teaching, but she is also committed, patient, and knowledgeable. Staci actively and closely listens to Ashley's playing and recognizes her strengths and weaknesses. She offers praise and encouragement while also providing constructive criticism that has shaped Ashley into the pianist she is today. THANK YOU Staci for your guidance and support to develop Ashley's skills all these years. Staci has been a constant presence and role model in my daughter's life for the past 12 years! Ashley is heading to college this Fall and I know that she will not forget her piano teacher, Staci! Staci's Piano Studio has by far exceeded our expectations and we would highly recommend it to others. read more

I have been a student for the past 3 years, and I feel that Miss Staci is a top notch Teacher. Her Policy and Procedures of her lessons were clearly explained to me in the beginning. I have utilized her policy on make up lessons which we mutually scheduled. Her studio is easy to get to and is always a clean environment. Her instructional time with me has always been a positive and learning experience. I enjoy and feel more comfortable with her one on one approach to teaching me. From the beginning lesson, I felt confident that I was in the right place. At the end of each lesson I always leave with clarity as to what I just learned and what I am to practice before my next lesson. When I started here at her studio, I knew nothing about Piano, Miss Staci is so patient, kind and very understanding of my entry level and knowledge of music. For someone who knew nothing about the piano I find that I am not only learning how to play and read music, but to write and understand the Beginning Theory of piano music. I would rate Miss Staci and her school a five star and I would highly recommend her services to any and everyone regardless of your knowledge of piano and your music level. Thank you Staci so much for your devoted service to all your students. Patti O. read more

Staci has been amazing with my son in teaching him piano. He started learning on day 1 and has really progressed quickly. Staci is patient and consistent, and will explain a concept until it is learned. Her studio is very convenient and I can't believe how much music knowledge my son has learned, as well as just playing, in only 7 months!! Thanks, Staci! read more