Christina M. says, "I admit, when I thought about practicing piano in this virtual world we now work in, I was nervous to learn the basics without a guide to accompany me. But with Daniel, it was truly seamless and simple. Since working with Daniel for the first half of 2021, I have managed to learn the basics of piano, and am genuinely enjoying the work. Because Daniel is a music professor and performer by trade, he is the best at starting from scratch and cooking up a custom lesson plan to match your goals.
First I was intimidated by his CV, but he was nothing but polite and humble. He finds organic ways to relate the lesson to real-life events, which appeals to learners at all levels. He has a down to earth, honest, open, agile and outgoing personality, which makes working with him fun and exciting. I always walk away from the lesson feeling like I learned the right way to do something, and excited for next week!
Daniel grounds all of his lessons in practical music theory, and the difference is obvious when working with a piano teacher. Especially when the lessons are virtual, it was essential to be taught the proper methods and truly grasp them before moving onto the next task. Dr. Beliavsky’s motto that always rings true in his lessons is “It’s all about progress, not perfection.” Daniel had no problem answering my silly questions on method and theory. In the end, it made our lessons more comfortable and carefree, while remaining disciplined and focused. He is a very talented man that makes learning piano - in person or virtually - fun at any age. I’ve recommended him to a few of my girlfriends for children’s piano lessons and they’ve had success with Daniel as well! He was a great find! " Read more
