Rene' M.

If you are looking for a piano instructor for yourself or, as in my case for a child. Let me HIGHLY recommend Daniel Castro. My son is 13 and has 3 levels of the bastien method under his belt, taught to him by his father. My criteria for an instructor was that he have some jazz background along with classical, as well as pop and rock etc. In other words fully rounded. I wanted someone who could ignite give my son the fundamentals that would allow him to open his ears and heart and create. And most of all my son had to like him. Bullseye. Daniel is a multi instrumentalist who has a love for exploring music in all its forms. He too is a student always learning. In my case Daniel has used jazz and blues as the entry way. We are 3 lessons in and he has my son swinging. Which in jazz is the life blood. I listen from afar to each lesson and I can hear that Daniel is patiently and intuitively laying a foundation block by block that will provide a launch pad for my son to not only explore music as it is, but also unlock his own inner creativety through improvisation. As well as the fundamentals that will allow my son to move in whichever direction he wishes to take it should he decide to continue with music later on. I hear my son opening up on the piano now when he practices and its only lesson 3.Daniel does it in such a warm, unhurried, encouraging manner that it is almost a peer to peer relationship. Daniel is intellegient, professional, very personable and always a gentleman. And I appreciate that. Whatever discipline you or your child are pursuing, I have no doubt that Daniel Castro can instinctually provide you a personal, customized lesson plan to move you towards your destination. My highest regard.

Marianne

She was so kind and very helpful with the guitar as a complete beginner!! I knew nothing going in and I can now say I’m at a place to play some of my favorite songs! Definitely recommend her!!

Anne B.

Melissa is a phenomenal acting coach! My ten-year old daughter has grown and learned so much through Melissa’s performing arts workshop. Melissa is extremely experienced and knowledgeable in acting techniques and the acting industry. Melissa is positive, energetic, fun and caring. She makes the classes fun for kids while simultaneously teaching. Highly recommend this workshop!

Norma S.

My son has been taking lessons with John for 7 years now and it's been really great. John is extremely patient and kind. He listened to what my son's likes and dislikes were in music and honed in on his skill level and music preference as my son grew and evolved. I also like how he would teach my son different genres as well to get him out of his comfort zone. John is very knowledgeable as well so any question I or my son had were answered very thoughtfully. In the early years of my son learning we would take him to see John play in his band just so he can see how fun it is. I think the best gift John gave my son is the love of music which he didn't have when he first started guitar lessons. Now my son plays guitar almost every day and loves it. I would highly recommend John as a guitar teacher!

Sharron M.

Very thoughtful and patient