“... We are pleased and impressed not only with the piano instruction itself but with the overall service that has been provided. Reneé is organized, professional, and accommodating. We appreciate the regular updates and communication throughout the week when needed. We appreciate the well-planned and fun recitals. Mostly, we appreciate Reneé’s openness and responsiveness to our family’s specific music needs and interests. Reneé works wonderfully with kids. Furthermore, she is patient, encouraging, friendly, and knowledgeable. The weekly lessons, which include learning music theory in addition to the music pieces, are paced well enough that they neither become tedious nor overwhelming. Our 9.5 and 6 year old sons each enjoy their ½ hour with her as well as the positive reinforcements such as stickers and fun prizes.
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— Ai Nguyen
“Her value as a teacher is measured in equal parts by her technical knowledge, musical sensibilities, and her ability to inspire people with various skill levels to achieve more and enjoy their instrument and their gifts! Sometimes I approach my lessons with some trepidation because I could have spent more time practicing, but each lesson leaves me feeling accomplished and feeling good about the process of learning and loving music.”
— Michael Grabarsky
“Maggie and Morgan used to take piano lessons with a “French classically trained” piano teacher and they (and we) were miserable playing (and listening to) the same pieces over and over for weeks just so they could pass level tests. Since our intentions were never to have our daughters become music majors and instead we wanted Maggie and Morgan to learn piano for general music appreciation, we decided to look for another piano teacher more suited to meet objectives. When they started taking piano lessons with Ms. Renee in 2008, Maggie and Morgan started playing a wide variety of beautiful pieces including jazzy, groovy, modern, and classical music. Now Maggie and Morgan enjoy playing piano, and we enjoy listening to them. They have blossomed over the years and are still going strong at learning and practicing because Ms. Renee makes learning piano “fun” and “practical” ... ”
— June & Tom Lim
“Reneé is very kind and patient and pays particular attention to directing the lessons toward the goals the student wants to reach. ”
— Dr. Kent Azaren
“Reneé was the perfect teacher for my daughter. I knew my daughter had musical talent, but Reneé had the teaching ability, the musical skill set and education to help transform my daughter from learning various piano pieces to a bona fide musician. Reneé exposed her to a variety of music genres as well as teaching theory and composition. I feel that the lessons she received have been priceless and I will forever be grateful to her for to helping my daughter set the course of her life as a musician! ”
— Hannah Kim
“Reneé is a wonderful teacher who has been an inspiration to my daughter who was nervous about taking piano lessons. Reneé is kind and sincere, and takes her time teaching the lessons- always checking for comprehension. Her patience has gained the trust of my daughter who feels free to ask questions and looks forward to her piano lessons. ”
— Lillian Alicea
“Renee Peralta is a wonderful teacher and person. She truly cares about her students and strives to bring the love of music to each and every one. Her versatility as a teacher is one of her key strengths. When my son joined the elementary school jazz combo, he found the experience to be quite overwhelming at first. Renee was able to switch gears easily, tailoring his lessons to introductory jazz so that he could learn what he needed to succeed. Renee is well versed in all styles of piano—classical, jazz, blues, rock—you name it. ”
— Carol Scotti
“Reneé is a wonderful instructor! I am a beginner, and she has helped me learn a tremendous amount in a short amount of time. She is very patient and always makes you feel comfortable. She focuses on traditional technique exercises, but also incorporates pop music and improv into her lessons, which makes the whole process of learning more enjoyable. She is definitely recommended! ”