Juliana appears to be extremely talented at teaching young students. She's one of few teachers inducted into Steinway's Hall of Fame, and the learning environment is gorgeous. I am an intermediate-level adult looking to get back into piano. Long story short, Juliana gave me a free trial and I was really impressed by her attention to detail and philosophy. She assigned me a Bach invention I've been wanting to learn and I drilled hours in anticipation for the next lesson - to the point where I could play with both hands simultaneously with respectable pace and form. I was advised to purchase two other piano books for our next lesson - which I did. She told me she would text me when it's time to schedule our next lesson. And I never heard back. Despite informing her that I bought these books & practiced Invention No. 8 as if my life depended on it. Here's the thing. This studio has a great track record with children first learning to play. But throughout my conversations with her, I had this feeling that she prioritized them first. Which is fine, but that means there's hardly any room for us adults. That's precisely why I wasn't surprised at all that she never reached back. She seems like such a phenomenal teacher for kids. Even if you spend 15 hours a week learning repertoire for her, she may simply not have the time for you - don't be sad if the door metaphorically closes on ya. read more

This is the text exchange I had when inquiring for lessons for my 5 year old son - be very careful with "teachers" or people like this: My text: "Hi Juliana I'm looking for lessons for my 5 year old son" Her response: "May I know what time your child gets off from school ? He will be in kindergarten right ? Can you send me a photo of him ? His weight and height will determine if he is ready for piano. It is our brain, eyes, hands and foot coordination. Every child develops differently, that's why I want to see his cute image !" I never replied to her message, but a few days later she reached out again and asked if I was interested and.... My reply to her insane and completely unprofessional and incorrect assessment: "Hi, I saw your messages, and I've decided not to move forward. I'm not comfortable sharing personal information or photos of my child (doesn't seem appropriate or professional), and I prefer a different approach when it comes to piano instruction. Thank you for understanding" Her reply back to me...condescending, rude and validated my instincts that she's not a good fit and frankly unbelievable - this is a 5 year old after all that we only want to learn the appreciation of music: "No problem ! If you are not feeling comfortable that's fine. You can try to reach out other teachers. Or wait until he is older. I have several young beginners who started with me at age near 5, they are bigger in size and talk a lot ! They are all girls, very smart and love to play piano. They already participated in the national Junior Festival at UNLV in March, and received Honors medals. My studio is a training center for state and national festivals and competitions. We worked very hard to achieve our students' highest potential." read more

Please grab a cup of your favorite beverage as I share my daughters' 5-Stars+ rating piano learning experiences with Juliana Kuo from May 2007 till her move to Las Vegas in June 2016. I had heard of Juliana from a friend whose HS daughter was a piano student in Juliana's Studio. My friend recommended her after hearing my seven-year old play because she was convinced that she would be an excellent teacher for my daughter. I finally reached out to Juliana during Memorial Day weekend of 2007 and after an audition and parent interview, we happily discovered a couple of days later that we were part of her Piano Studio! I really appreciated Juliana's teaching style and her Studio's set-up. She remained by her students' side throughout the lesson as they learned or mastered a piece of music! Her feedback was always specific to my daughter's technique or music piece that she was playing. Juliana's excellent student-centric teaching, personalized attention and music pedagogy background nurtured and developed their piano learning and performance skills through the years. Her patient, caring and attentive teaching style encouraged and challenged my daughters to advance rapidly in their piano learning! She realized that my older daughter loved Jazz music and so, included this among the varied music pieces she was learning! Her bi-annual piano recitals allowed her students to showcase their skills and to learn from each other much to everyone's delight! All her students, my daughters included, were encouraged to participate in the numerous local music and jazz festivals and competitions throughout each year! Juliana shared in their successful and not so triumphant moments with grace and encouragement always. Juliana's student body was a diverse group comprising of elementary, middle, high school and college students of different cultural backgrounds and skill levels! She has this wonderful ability to guide and teach each child to excel in their own special and unique way! We always looked forward to the Studio's Summer Recital where her graduating HS seniors shared their final thoughts and experiences which was inspirational for the younger students. It was amazing that her past HS students continued their piano learning despite their rigorous school work loads! My daughters were really sad that they did not have this opportunity to be part of this wonderful tradition in her Studio. We were all quite distraught when we learned of Juliana's move to Las Vegas for family reasons and frankly, we still miss her terribly! Personally, I think I've been in denial since her departure, which is why it's taken me this long to finally share some of our family's many wonderful memories with her! This review is frankly long overdue! Finally, I'd like to state that while in Virginia, Juliana earned a stellar reputation as a well-respected and well-liked teacher by local area piano teachers and students alike! I am sure that she will do the same in Las Vegas. Juliana, thank you so much for the many happy and wonderful memories since 2007! Our best wishes as you build your Studio which looks absolutely beautiful! Good luck in your professional endeavors from our family. read more

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I studied with Juliana for 11 years and grew greatly as a musician. She focused on my technique the first few years, making sure I had the foundation to tackle more complex and intricate music. At a certain point, Juliana began to broaden my repertoire, expose me to different genres and help me discover my love for music. Along the way, she's taken me to numerous classical music concerts, helped me win piano competitions, and never stopped cheering me on. The greatest gift she gave me was my love for music, and to this day I still actively practice piano. I know she takes the time to nurture this love in every student and can't think of anyone better to begin a musical journey with. read more

I studied with Juliana for 12 years. I learned so much through her. She is a wonderful teacher and woman. During my entire time studying with Juliana, she always made sure I focused on the fundamentals with Hanon and Czerny, while expanding my musical repertoire. My favorite song that I learned while I was with her was Chopin's Fantasie Impromptu. She also taught me music theory, which has been immensely helpful for me as I picked up additional instruments, like the guitar and drums, and as I continue to play piano today in a church setting. She holds an annual recital for her students, and it's great to see the varying degrees of talent perform under her instruction. She enrolled me in music festivals as well as competitions, and developed my talent as a musician. She pushed me to become better, and didn't settle for mediocrity - admittedly, while I was younger, I had a hard time practicing, and she would immediately be able to tell, and would push me to become better. As a result of all of my years of learning piano, I can confidently say that I have a deeper appreciation and love for music because of Juliana. She has a skill for identifying the talent of her students as well, and is great at recognizing potential, and developing that potential into something greater. I believe that this is something that sets Juliana apart from other teachers, as she truly is a coach in that sense, and not just a drillmaster. She has that ability to adapt and adjust her teaching and style for each individual student. She is also such a kind person and truly cares not only for the performance and development of her students, but also for their well-being. I'm thankful to have had the opportunity to study with Juliana and learn from her. She not only loves teaching piano, but also has a passion for music in itself. I remember all of the times she would demonstrate how to play a song, or when she would introduce a new song to me by playing it, and she played those songs with passion. She exemplifies who a teacher should be. read more

Juliana was my son's first piano teacher when he was six years old. Her teaching style made him practicing piano every day and loved to go to the piano class. I know a lot of young boys quit piano just after a couple of years learning. But Juliana has some magic powders and is simply one of the best piano teachers! read more

One of the best piano teachers in Northern Virginia before her moving to Las Vegas, Ms Juliana is a very experienced and patient teacher. She treats every student like her own kids. She not only teaches them how to play piano, but also how to be a better person. My daughter learned how to play middle C with Ms Juliana at the age of 5. During the next 7 years, she not only learned classic music, but also contemporary repertoire, jazz,etc. She was encouraged to participate in local Festivals and Competitions, during which she had the fun to watch how other students at the same age playing. read more

If you're looking for the best and most passionate piano teacher for your precious children, Julianna of Summerlin Piano Studio is THE ONE. My daughter, Michelle, started with Julianna when she was only 5 years old and continued until she graduated high school. Besides being a great piano teacher, she also has ways to make her students love music and play from their hearts. Another good trait that she has is she treats all her students as family. I couldn't have asked for anyone else to teach my child how to play the piano. She's simply the BEST! read more