What People Are Saying About Piano Lessons At For The Love Of Piano
We loved it because it immediately immersed our kids into playing the piano. No strict guidelines, no lengthy formalities in learning how to play. Everything starts off as playing-based lessons and as our children began to improve on these skills, they moved onto the next big step which was learning how to read music! Mrs. Ashby is absolutely fantastic! She’s an extremely patient piano teacher/coach and a very talented pianist. These characteristics carry over into my three kids and it SHOWS! We are so very thankful for having her being a part of our lives, musically and creatively.
Allen and Marisol Tadeo, Parents, San Jose, CAI really love it, it’s such a fun experience. I had no idea that I could sit down at the piano, learn a piece, come home practice it and ace it. It has been a very confidence building [experience], challenging at times, but the way that Bernadette is so encouraging, supportive, teaches us, we build song upon song.
Debbie Cunningham, Adult Student, Mountain View, CAMrs. Ashby loves music and shares that with her students. She is very encouraging and knowledgeable while also setting goals for the students. She is a great piano teacher. She helps her students grow as musicians and as a person, imparting life skills and wisdom for character and maturity. I also really like the Simply Music curriculum Mrs. Ashby uses. It’s a fun and engaging way to learn how to play the piano. I highly recommend piano lessons at For the Love of Piano Studio.
Fred and Judy Mok, Parents to M. Mok, San Jose, CAMrs. Ashby is an exceptionally gifted piano teacher and motivator. All ages and abilities can benefit from her piano teaching and the outstanding curriculum. My granddaughter was learning songs from day one!
John Burnham, Grandparent, San Jose, CASimply Music is the most amazing instructional piano method I have ever come across. Mrs. Ashby is a kind, dedicated, patient, and loving teacher. She took my daughter from a self-conscious introvert to a proud blossoming young lady; eager to show her skills she has that she never even hoped for. Mrs. Ashby and this method pair up perfectly to deliver so much more than piano lessons in San Jose. My daughter has acquired an amazing skill. Much more than that, though, she has had a life change occur. Her personality has bloomed just knowing she is capable of a beautiful art form. She has a talent she loves and believes in. I would recommend Mrs. Ashby’s studio to anyone but especially children with any learning challenges or self-esteem problems. Mrs. Ashby and Simply Music piano method are a God-send.
J. Ramsey, Parent, Hollister, CAMy son took piano from Bernie for several years beginning at age 9. I was amazed at how quickly he took to the program. A non-traditional program, my son learned to play songs by rote and by tactile reinforcement. He learned chords, accompaniment and was encouraged to create compositions and do improvisation. I know that Bernie gave him a solid musical foundation and fostered a love of learning music through her piano classes. My son is now a music performance major (violin) at a prestigious music conservatory.
Mary Cozean, Parent, San Jose, CAI am impressed with how easily my son has learned to read with this program, as I remember my difficulties years ago learning to play the piano. Also, Mrs. Ashby has allowed my two boys to go at their own pace, letting them surge ahead in areas of strength, and gently pushing them to try in areas of weakness. I am pleased with the progress each of my children has achieved.
Lauri and Jonathon Low, Parents, San Bruno, CAThe flexibility of the instructor to go the direction the student has interest in AND the teaching of patterns that can be applied to MANY future piano pieces, gives the student almost instant success at playing!
Barry and Kristina Francis, Parents, Lake Tahoe, CAMrs. Ashby is a great teacher! We highly recommend her. My son has grown so much!
Dan and Jennifer Mitchell, Parents, Gilroy, CAMrs. Ashby helped my daughter learn her basics well. She emphasizes on practice, discipline, and good learning strategies. Once a quarter, she organizes performances to help get over stage fear and build confidence. Mrs. Ashby has tremendous energy and patience – qualities of a great teacher!
Mrs. Ashby loves what she does and it shows. She is always encouraging (without sacrificing accountability) and is devoted to personal care for each student.
Cori Miller, Parent, Gilroy, CAAfter 6 months of Simply Music piano lessons with Bernadette my daughters, ages 6 and 8, are able to play more than a dozen great songs from memory. They have had the joy of playing for friends and family, at a nursing home, and even at a family member’s funeral. Bernadette has been accommodating, patient and encouraging every step of the way and the best part is… they LOVE to practice piano!
David and Deanna Rosa, Parents, San Jose, CAI appreciate the many years of experience Mrs. Ashby brings to each student. Learning a piano method based on chords and accompaniment is exactly what we were looking for. We are delighted to be reaching our goals in musicianship, freedom and joy. Mrs. Ashby is an inspiring coach and mentor.
Pete and Cindy Vierhus, Parents, San Jose, CAMy daughter still loves piano after having taken lessons with Mrs. Ashby for five years and is still motivated to learn more! It has been a good way to build confidence in my daughter and I believe has helped her in her academics.
Jeff and Allison Rittener, Parents, San Jose, CAWhat we love about Simply Music piano lessons and Mrs. Ashby’s studio is the pace, the combination of skills and the pressure-free teaching style that is conducive to my son’s learning needs. He never complains about practicing or coming to lessons. When friends or family come over, he happily and confidently plays his songs for them. He has developed a love for all kinds of music and enjoys composing his own stuff but what excites my son the most is the ability to choose a song he wants to learn and Mrs. Ashby happily teaches it.
Pele Myers, Parent, Campbell, CAThe style of lessons seems more suited to the type of learning kids do, and has been a successful way for my daughter to learn piano. The group lessons have also been a good way for cooperative learning and a good way for my daughter to see how to do something on the piano while Mrs. Ashby teaches the other students.
Brianna Fraser, Parent, San Jose, CAI highly recommend Mrs. Ashby and the Simply Music piano method for anyone, especially for boys, who want to learn playing piano the simple easy, mostly fun method. My son has been learning piano from Mrs. Ashby for the past seven wonderful years.
Mrs. Ashby is such an encouraging, patient, and engaging teacher. She captures her student’s attention during lessons and motivates them to try their best and keep pressing on even when they face challenges. My daughter was able to play songs right from the first lesson and absolutely loves Mrs. Ashby and looks forward to her class each week! With Mrs. Ashby guiding her, I am certain that piano will continue to be a part of my daughter’s life.
Brandon and Miriam Madeiros, Parents, San Jose, CAMy daughter started taking piano lessons 7 months ago. We are amazed at what she can play: classical, jazz, contemporary pieces. Mrs. Ashby has done a phenomenal job with her. We can’t be thankful enough to her and Simply Music for making piano lessons so fun and easy.
Karin and Kirk Pansegrau, Parents, Morgan Hill, CAI look forward to going to lessons each week. I find the experience challenging which was among the primary reasons I decided to take piano lessons when I retired. I further find it very gratifying to master each new step. Bernadette is friendly, encouraging through use of much positive reinforcement, not intimidating, very enthusiastic, tireless, and perceptive in pacing to student needs.
Bernadette is a teacher who not only loves and understands music, but also seeks to love and understand her students. Her love for the piano has been contagious for my children! They play at home for fun and spend lots of free time learning music on their own because Bernadette and her method have given them the confidence to do so. I know that piano will forever be a part of their lives. I can’t imagine our family without her influence.
