Piano teacher for serious teen player
Our teenage son has played piano for a while, has shown real talent for the instrument and a strong desire to continue playing longer term. He did well in a few contests recently. Does anyone has a recommendation for a piano teacher for a serious player including coaching them for competitions? We are looking for someone in the Lafayette / Walnut Creek area. Thanks.
Feb 22, 2017
Parent Replies
I realize she is not in Lafayette/Walnut Creek, but I would highly recommend Betty Woo (510)339-9419 for piano lessons. She teaches at her home in Montclair. She is also on the faculty of Holy Names University and Cal. My daughter studied with her for many years, and all her students develop into amazing pianists. Peggy
My son has been studying with Marina Tolstova for several years. She has some very talented students and teaches in Walnut Creek. Phone is 415-871-5577, email marinasonoma [at] usa.com
I highly recommend Katrin Arefi at Golden Key Piano School: 1809 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703, (510) 665-5466. My son is also passionate about playing piano and is making music as a hobby now. Katrin thought him piano in a way that no other teacher could. There were teachers who made him quit, but Katrin helped him grow his passion for piano. She has actually studied teaching piano, in addition to piano and music, etc., and perhaps that is why she is so good.