Blues Jazz & Classical Piano By Ariel Litzky

Full disclosure up front: I used to be married to Ariel. But I wouldn’t write a Unilocal review if I couldn’t speak knowingly about her skills as a piano teacher.
When we lived together I had the chance to observe her with dozens of students of all ages. She was patient and kind with everyone. I watched her bring people (beginners to experts) to new levels of skill. She made special efforts to find out what music kids were eager to learn (and adults, see below). I also watched her teach adults (and kids who were interested) to improvise. And here’s a little thing I always thought was sweet: she has stickers and various color stars to put on completed assignments and she lets the kids choose what they want. Some kids want gold stars on everything because «gold is worth more» while other kids want to work through all the different star colors one by one.
There was even a period when I was her student. While we were married she offered me piano lessons and I took her up on it. She was a great teacher. She took the time to find out that I hate scales but wanted to play some classical piece so that it sounded decent. She had a simplified but still pretty version of Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata and she got me to where I could play it. I was delighted.
I recommend her highly.

I am a 62-​year-​old man who has been studying piano with Ariel Litzky for the past four years. I took piano for around three years when I was a child, but I’d forgotten much of what I learned back then. I have loved music deeply my entire life, and I always felt that something was missing because I did not play an instrument.
In my four years of studying piano with Ariel, I have progressed considerably as a pianist, and can now read complicated music with fluency. I have learned lots of music theory from her as well. I play pieces that range from blues to jazz to classical and practice about an hour four times a week. My practice sessions are creatively rewarding and relaxing. None of this would have been possible without Ariel’s patient, competent, and inspiring teaching. She makes an effort to understand how I learn, and then shapes her lessons to my learning style.
Last year I started playing in her annual piano recital held at a local church. Although I was the oldest person at the recital, I felt very comfortable playing there and genuinely enjoyed this performing opportunity. I heartily recommend Ariel Litzky as a piano teacher to people of all ages. She has made a significant contribution to the quality of my life, and I’m grateful to have her as my teacher.

I’ve been taking my son for piano lessons with Ms. Litzky for two and a quarter years now. My son is nearly 10 and enjoys learning with Ariel. She is gentle, yet firm with kids and is kind through and through.
What I like is her welcoming nature. Parents may stay during their child’s lesson or leave, either way is OK. The one-​on-​one time is half an hour, and for kids, it is just the right amount of time.
Ms. Litzky’s students learn at their own pace; she is no drill sergeant! Now that my son is playing more complicated music, he enjoys it more and more, now that he has an excellent foundation to build upon. We have Ariel to thank for that!

I know Ariel and find her to be a very kind generous spirit. My friend took lessons from her and was very pleased with her patience and knowledge.

I just attended the piano recital for Ariel Litzky’s students. It was delightful. She is gifted at explaining complex information in a simple and easy-​to-​understand manner. She inspires her students.
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