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Testimonials

Parent / Student Comments

Mio is everything you could hope for in a piano teacher.  She is an incredibly positive, kind, and patient teacher.  My boys know that she genuinely cares about them and that she wants them to be successful.  Mio understands the importance of teaching kids to have a strong foundation in piano technique, but she also makes piano really fun and rewarding for them as she helps them learn to play a wide variety of songs—classical, modern, and some that are just totally jaw dropping... "  "The progress my boys have made during the almost 8 months of remote lessons is impressive.  There is absolutely no doubt they have continued to progress because of her dedication to helping them grow and improve."  

~ Alison from Salt Lake City, UT ~ 

 

 

“Our girls have been learning piano with Ms. Rita for a little over a year.  She has been very patient and detail-oriented, of course, most importantly kid-friendly. We were referred by a friend, and it took no time for our girls to become comfortable around Ms. Rita and her teaching style..."  "I highly recommend Ms. Rita's piano lessons, online and in-person.  She is the type of teacher you can trust your kids with!”

 

~ Chia from San Diego, CA ~

 

 

“Naomi has grown in the short time she has learned from you—thank you...”  "thank you for your amazing expertise and kindness as a piano teacher!"

 

~ Cara from West Jordan, UT ~

 

 

“Mio is such a gifted pianist and she is talented in teaching piano.

She teaches many students of different kinds including my 2 children. I have been amazed that she is flexible with the way she teaches depending on the student. She is sincere, sweet, and warm-hearted. It is very hard to find a teacher like Mio!!!”

 

~ Toyono from Tokyo, Japan ~ 

Rita 老師是我們家Benny的鋼琴啟蒙老師,在這裡學琴兩年多的期間,Benny經歷過新鮮期、順利期、撞牆期與倦怠期,每個不同的時期Rita 老師總是有辦法找出最好的應對方法,讓Benny很快克服心理的障礙,繼續開心地學習!Rita老師的教學不會侷限於制式化的鋼琴教本,而是也會在耶誕節日時加入應景的樂曲讓孩子學習,這更添加了孩子積極學習的樂趣!她是個極有耐心與愛心,懂得依孩子個性適時給予引導,教學活潑的好老師!希望這個網路音樂教室能讓想學習音樂或鋼琴的小朋友,不被距離受限,都能跟著Rita老師盡情享受學習音樂的樂趣!(Dr. Rita is my son Benny’s first piano teacher and he has studied with her for more than two years now.  My son has some psychological challenges that he deals with on occasion.  Dr. Rita has continued to find ways to help him overcome these challenges through music.  He continues to learn piano which helps elevate his spirit.  He has found a real joy in learning.  Dr. Rita has not constrained her teaching to a rigid process of specific books and strict practice.  Instead, she brings enthusiasm and a variety of repertoire to each lesson.  She really thinks about my son and what fits his situation.  My son enjoys playing Christmas music and it motivates him to practice diligently while filling him with enthusiasm.  Dr. Rita is very patient and loving.  She understands the needs of my son and finds creative ways to adapt music instruction to his personality.  I hope that more students can benefit from her wonderful teaching through online lessons regardless of distance.  I hope that everyone can study with Dr. Rita and have fun learning music!)

~ 玉真 from Taiwan ~ 

“A neighbor referred us to Mrs. Rita, you can’t begin to comprehend her passion for teaching and compassion for her students.  Our daughter has been taking lessons with Mrs. Rita for almost two years and the transformation is amazing.”

 

~ Kevin from CA ~

 

 

“Dr. Cowden is a beautiful pianist and an amazing piano instructor. She is professional, knowledgeable, inspiring and genuinely cares for her students.  My daughter has been taking piano lessons from Dr. Cowden for the last 10 years. Under the mentorship of Dr. Cowden, my daughter’s technical knowledge, musicality, and love of music has grown tremendously. She is kind and has a pleasant demeanor. We have cherished our relationship with her. ”

~ Heather from Salt Lake City, UT ~

 

 

“My grandson took piano lessons from Mio from age nine to sixteen, a period of immense growth for him as a musician. With her kindness, patience, skills, experience, talent and wisdom, she was heaven-sent as his piano teacher. One could never find a better one. Knowing this, we may send our boy to Boston to continue his studies with her.”

 

~ Paul from Salt Lake City, UT ~

 

 

“We had tried several piano teachers before Mio was recommended to us, and under her tutelage, I have seen our girls drastically improve in technique and performance. Mio is a gifted teacher. She makes excellent use of their lesson time and is clear in her expectations for their practices throughout the week. Mio challenges her students to do their best but does it always in a kind way that motivates rather than intimidates. My children love learning from Mio and I highly recommend her as a piano teacher. ”

 

~ Jody from Salt Lake City, UT ~ 

Our children have been learning piano from Rita for years. During this time, they’ve developed a true passion for piano that’s been amazing to experience! This is just one of the many reasons why we are so grateful for Rita. She has an incredible amount of experience, impressive education, she’s professionally respected, and has a true unique desire and dedication to teaching her gifts to our children.  She loves what she does and she’s incredible!!  We absolutely love her musical enthusiasm and application towards each of our children’s individual learning levels.

   

~ Jocelyn from San Diego, CA ~ 

 

Mio is the best piano teacher! Every lesson with her isn’t boring. She incorporates rich content, classical history, and technique into every lesson for more enjoyment. Compared to other teachers, she can point out the smallest details with her unique hearing ability. I also get the best feedbacks from Mio as she constructively criticizes mistakes from many angles and builds on from them.  She is one of the few teachers I’ve ever had that deeply cares for their students!   

~ Brendon from Salt Lake City, UT ~ 

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