Denise Santoro

Denise Santoro

5.0(3 reviews)

About

Over 20 years experience teaching beginners keyboards, Keyboard lab (small group ) private piano. Professional entertainer. Masters degree

Orff Certification I,II teaching basic musicianship for K-5 age.

I love music and want to share that love with others too.

Please note: You must have a keyboard or piano to start!


Highlights

Hired 6 times
48 years in business
Serves Newark , NJ

Payment methods

Cash, Venmo, Paypal, Zelle

Specialties

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Able to read music

Student can read music, Student cannot read music

Lesson length

30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

Student's age

Under 5 years old, 5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Student has instrument

Students who have a piano, Students who have a keyboard, Students who have neither

Interested musical styles

Classical, Jazz, Pop, I can make recommendations

Photos and videos


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    Patricia K.

    I have studied with Denise for several months and consider myself a novice. Having taken lessons with several piano teachers through the years, and then losing interest and not playing, Denise has turned all that around inspiring me to learn, practice and really enjoy playing the piano. She is of the highest caliber, having been classically trained, and has motivated me to play pieces by Beethoven, Bach and Debussy to name a few. Her attention to detail with respect to my touch, tone and execution of pieces is priceless. She’s patient, even-tempered, and most importantly, knows how to bring out the best in me. Denise also teaches on a stunning grand piano in her lovely home that is warm and inviting. If you are anywhere in the Forest Hill section of Newark and looking for piano lessons - this is the place!
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    March 16, 2019
    Hired on Lessons

    RC

    Richard C.

    Couldn’t ask for a better mentor.
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    January 30, 2019
    Hired on Lessons

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    Ralph K.

    Her patience and piano teaching is very easy to understand. I also loved her way of progressing to the next lesson!
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    April 27, 2018

    Frequently asked questions

    Analysis of strengths, ear training and learning what music genres the student likes.

    Over 20 years in education, won scholarships to Coulumbia U; piano pedagogy, group and private instruction. Certified in early childhood music education (NJ) with over 20 years experience 

    half hour and hour

    Working in a music store 

    Every age, from Special Ed. to adults

    Confirm with yourself the commitment to study something you love to do!

    any thing that comes to mind


    Services offered

    Piano