Cool Piano Teacher

Alex is an incredible teacher and a very talented musician! I came to him with a goal to get back to playing piano after a long gap. He not only helped to reestablish my skills but taught many new concepts in piano technique and composing.
I started attending classes in person but had to switch to online. I was worried it wouldn’t keep me engaged but it turned out to be even more convenient and effective. Alex has a great technical system set up that allows to receive every piece of information from the screen same as it would be in person. And all that without spending time on commute. I also enjoy that all lessons are video recorded, so I can come back to any of them when I practice on my own. Honestly, I would choose 6 stars if I could!

Alex is a pleasure to work with. He has the experience and knowledge to teach me from beginner level. He is very talented and passes along nuggets of information that helps tremendously. Even in this time of virus quarantine we are able to have Zoom lessons effectively , and his patience is superb. His sense of humor makes each lesson a “no stress” session. I can’t wait to learn more each week.

I'm a trained classical pianist, and Alex is the jazz piano teacher I've been looking for my whole life. Alex knows all the theory and technique but subordinates it to making music and freeing his students' creativity. Alex also makes exceptional use of technology, with audiovisual recording and software integrated into lessons and practice. Piano teaching on a whole other level than I've experience d before.

Alex is truly amazing (and talented in his own right)! For 45 years I have put off taking lessons because I wanted to PLAY the piano, not just do exercises or mechanically bang out lame versions of "Mary had a little lamb." Alex enables me to play the music I want to play! I still learn the theory, but it is about feeling the music, developing my own style, choosing what I want to practice, and enjoying the sound that comes from the instrument as I play. Practicing is a joy and is satisfying because I am also learning about different arrangements and how to improvise. His style of teaching is excellent, making sure that I understand, but still challenging me to push to my full potential. I can review my lessons afterward to refine and catch what I may have missed during the first go-round. Best decision I have made in a long, long time. Can I give more than 5 stars? Thanks Alex!!!

Wow! What a teacher! He is so skilled as a practitioner of the art; you can tell by the way his hands flow and fly on the keys. And he loves to share that joy with his students. He is patient and kind, yet pushes them into growing. Each lesson is packed full of learning and the video recordings of the sessions enable students to review the lesson at their own pace. The net result is outstanding value. I very highly recommend the Cool Piano Teacher!