Testimonials

"Allison is such an excellent teacher, we are so lucky to find her.   She not only teaches piano, but also cultivates children's interest in music by showing them different instruments and supporting them emotionally.   She is building a community of music lovers, she has brought us to her own concert, movie previews, and museums.  It is really fun having her as a piano teacher, she made our world bigger"

"I am an older student.  Allison is an outstanding teacher.  She is knowledgeable about music performance and knowledgeable about music education. She is flexible in the way she approaches students and their levels of ability and what their personal goals are for studying piano. She is able to communicate musical ideas with a range of metaphors that have helped me grasp what she is trying to achieve. She is kind and patient but clear about what her standards are. She is motivating and supportive and has contributed enormously to my discovery of the pleasure of playing piano. A truly wonderful teacher."

"Allison is a great teacher.  She is incredibly kind, encouraging, and has the patience of a saint.  Allison teaches in a way that is clear and easy to understand.  The lessons are fun and very productive.  Allison takes note when I struggle with a particular song or concept and adjusts the lesson to focus on that issue.  She also challenges me to improve by being detail oriented and providing a lot of feedback about technique.  I look forward to going to the lessons each week and then incorporating what I have learned from Allison into my practice at home.  Allison is the type of person who is genuinely enthusiastic about teaching, cares about the success of her students, and takes an interest in them personally.  As a beginning piano student without any prior music experience, I could not be happier with the progress that I have made with Allison's help after two months of weekly lessons.

"It is rare to come across a music teacher like Allison! Her balanced and straightforward approach makes learning music a fun and personal experience. She teaches beyond just the notes on the page and passes on why it's essential to have music as part our lives."

"I would highly recommend Ms Allison Chu for younger, older, newer or experienced pianists. As an older person learning a new instrument can be incredibly challenging even with prior experience with other instruments, I personally have played several instruments for over a decade. I had tried to pick up the piano myself several times but wasn't able to make much progress. I found her to be terrifically accommodating, patient, professional and personable. She tailored each lesson to meet my specific goals while also weaving in knowledge to improve my understanding of music. Allison is an absolutely terrific instructor and I believe you will feel the same way regardless of age or skill level."

"Allison is awesome!  I took lessons from her as an adult beginner.  She is very patient and flexible.  I liked that she focused on the fundamentals and that she was willing to go at the pace that my schedule allowed."

"Allison is a wonderful and sweet piano teacher who is great with kids. She has a soft and gentle approach to music that draws the interest of others. She has a good understanding of musicality and specializes in performance. Her interest in music, instruments, and performance shows her passion for the arts and education for kids . Her students play beautifully and her guest workshops are very engaging and entertaining. I would recommend her as a teacher for students ranging from beginners who have never learned the piano to advanced level students interested in working in more detail regarding performance and shaping of the music."

"Allison is a very patient and encouraging teacher. Her lessons are always well-planned and constructive. My two boys are learning from Ms. Allison and I am impressed at how her teaching methods are tailored to their individual strengths and weaknesses. I would highly recommend her to any parents looking to teach their kids. As a side bonus, she is also fluent in Chinese."

"Wonderful teacher! Shows great patience and direction when mentoring students and provides creative outlets for students to enjoy the piano. She's one of the few instructors who will stay after the allotted time slot and spend that couple of extra minutes with your child to make sure the concept or technique is understood. Deeply passionate about music, and you can see it in the way she teaches. She is not one of those run-of-the-mill teachers who assign pieces and upgrade you after a certain number of months. She is here to provide a musical education and to develop your child's appreciation for the arts."

"Allison is an incredible pianist and instructor. After playing piano for 6 years, I decided that I wanted to take it to the next level. Allison turned out to be exactly what I needed. She was encouraging, incredibly kind, and very instrumental (pun intended) in shaping my posture, dynamics, and performance overall. Her passion for music is contagious and her ability to perform is inspiring."

"Allison is a very creative and patient piano teacher. Both my daughters take piano lessons with Allison, and I can see how she is able to tailor each lesson to their individual needs. She takes her time and never rushes through a lesson. I highly recommend Allison to anyone looking for a piano teacher."

"Allison is a great piano teacher. She is extremely patient and sweet to young kids. Her teaching style promotes an appreciation of music along with music theory. She always tries to have her student relate each piece of music to a story that is personal to them and thus makes it interesting. Besides regular teaching, she also organizes periodic music appreciation and activities to introduce various music instruments, recitals, and studio classes. I feel extremely lucky to find such a wonderful teacher for my daughter."