What people are saying.
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"So I've done a few sessions with Michael and already, I can just tell that I've had success with being more creative. My background is more, just reading the music that's already been written and I've been really working on trying to build creativity and get more comfortable, just experimenting on the piano. So Michael has given me a lot of tools that I've been able to use to just apply myself on the piano creatively. And so I'm excited to see where that leads beyond that. Michael’s just overall a pleasure to work with. I feel very comfortable to explore and create with him and I would definitely recommend trying out the whole experience."
— Andrea Kelly
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"I have had a handful of music teachers in my time and I can say Michael truly is a unique, insightful and talented tutor. Michaels love of music is apparent in every lesson he teaches; he approaches each one with joy, enthusiasm and fun. Michael has an exemplary talent for making even the most technical and complicated challenges turn into a wonderful and exciting adventure together."
— Vinny
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"Hi everyone. I am taking composition class with Michael and I wanted to share my experience [...] So with, Michael, I'm learning how to approach composition, more structurally, just instead of doing the improvisation that I been doing. I'm learning how to break it down. And I'm learning how to ask good questions. Like what is this note doing? What do I already have? And how can I really amplify my intention and storytelling with with a piece that I'm making? So the more I learn and the more I realize music composition and writing are just two forms of the same process. You want to refine the raw, emotion, your first trapped into something that can really express your intention. I'm having fun."
— Gayoung Kim Hurley
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Thank you for guiding my students through a very engaging, fun learning experience. I could see that you had their attention from the start and your workshop was well structured with activities that were both easy enough to explore and yet led to more challenging work.
— Cheryl Prophet
Senior Lecturer, Dance (Simon Fraser University, School for the Conte -
"Beginning to learn how to play the piano in my late forties has definitely been a challenge, but I was blessed to find Michael. I feel lucky I have found a teacher with such impressive background, credentials and professionalism to help me learn the right skills from the start. His patience, enthusiasm and great teaching skills have been crucial in my persistence to learn.. Sometimes a bit discouraged before a lesson, I would get back home more determined than ever to continue the efforts. He is demanding, but at the same time so encouraging. He has chosen interesting pieces for me, and above all gave me the confidence to keep going despite the challenges. After two years, I feel I have made great improvements and just wish to pursue this learning adventure as long as possible. I would definitely recommend Michael as a teacher to anybody, adults or children."
— Esther