Student/Parent Testimonials
“Ali is an exceptional teacher! She has a kind, caring spirit that shines through in her interactions with adults and children alike. She is an extremely talented musician, but that doesn’t stop her from relating to the youngest of students, getting down “on their level” to engage them in learning while playing music. My daughter adores her, and her confidence has grown so much during her time with Ali. As a former music teacher myself, I highly recommend Ali for anyone looking for a loving, talented music teacher for themselves or their child.”
“Ali has taught my son piano for three years. From the very beginning, it was clear that she is not only passionate about music but also deeply committed to her students' growth and enjoyment of learning. What I appreciate most is her ability to make lessons fun and encouraging while maintaining high standards of learning. This fosters a love for music in my son that has only grown over the years. Ali is also incredibly knowledgeable. She explains concepts in a way that is engaging and easy to understand. She skillfully tailors her teaching to incorporate both the technical and creative aspects of piano. My son has made great progress under her guidance in skills, creativity, and confidence when it comes to performance. We feel extremely lucky to have Ali over the years.”
“Ali is very nice. She is really good at helping me to learn piano. She is a very happy teacher.” ~Student, age 7
“Ali is a piano teacher like no other. She has made lessons for my daughter fun and engaging. I have been very impressed with Ali's ability to make song arrangements that my daughter could play as a beginner. My daughter frequently voiced her enjoyment with Mrs. Ali and it was great to watch her grow each semester.”
"Ali is great with children and meets them at their level. She is very patient and makes lessons fun. I could tell my child was learning a lot. Her students were well prepared and supported at recitals. I highly recommend Ali as a piano instructor!"
“I like Ms. Ali because she makes learning piano fun.” ~ Student, age 8
“Kids can easily become fascinated by something other than what they need to learn or focus on at a time. It’s a delicate game to not suppress their fascination and joy all the while teaching them something and then gradually making them so interested in what they are learning that it becomes their fascination. Ali was the piano teacher of my then-6-year-old daughter, and did a superb job in creating the fascination and fostering piano playing skills in my daughter. We are so grateful that our daughter had the chance to have such a prolific start on her path to develop her musical talent.”
“My son has made tremendous progress under Ali's guidance over the past few years. She has consistently supported and encouraged his interest in music, which means so much to us. Ali's inclusive and kind teaching approach has kept my son engaged and passionate about piano.”
"Miss Ali was nice to me. I learned a piano book. I liked choosing stickers at lessons." ~Student, age 6
“Ali has been an absolute gem of a piano teacher for my son, who is on the autism spectrum. Her patience and understanding are unparalleled. She not only possesses the technical know-how to teach music but also has the ability to connect with my son in a way that keeps him engaged and enthusiastic about learning. He truly loves his lessons with her and has developed a deep interest in music thanks to her gentle guidance. I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher for my child. Highly recommend Ms. Ali!”
“She uses creative pedagogical techniques that helps her young students fell in love with learning piano. We found learning piano challenging at my daughter’s young age, 5 years old. Ali even used different methods to encourage her to practice at home. She is very patient and caring. We had a cultural event and she went above and beyond to write notes for a Persian song in duet and helped my daughter and her friend, whose instrument was violin, preparing them for a formal performance. We were lucky to have Ali as my daughter’s first music teacher and we are very glad that she planted the love of music in my daughter forever.
“Ali did a wonderful job keeping my daughter engaged in learning and practicing piano. She also helped build her confidence to perform in recitals and try more challenging pieces. We appreciate that she tried different things and provided choices to keep piano lessons fun and interesting such as: games, student selected music pieces, coloring practice sheets, a group Lego project, and dressing up for recitals. Ali showed a genuine interest in getting to know and connect with our daughter and sharing her passion for music.”
“Ali is exceptional. She is warm, kind, and motivating. My children love coming to lessons with Ali and even argue over who gets to go first. She fosters a love of music and learning piano that I could have never imagined. She has patience and never pushes my children too hard focusing instead on the love of playing. I couldn't be happier with Ali as a piano instructor and would recommend her for any student!”
