Olga’s Piano Studio

I happened to take piano lessons with Olga since I was in 1^st grade, and I will never regret it. I have many personal stories to share, and was actually thinking about visiting the studio after going to college just to say hi to all the teachers there. The piano instruction is rigorous and has, over the years, given me a strong foundation in music theory as well as discipline and a learned perseverance in practice and musical performance. Olga has never cut corners with me and always worked with me to the best of my ability — playing piano was never about skipping through the levels of California’s Certificate of Merit Exams as fast as possible, but about excelling in technique and emotion and truly enjoying the music. To this day, I have been able to serve in church worship, provide accompaniment at school musicals and events such as graduations, perform in honor recitals, and tutor younger students with the knowledge that I have gained from being classically trained.

I was a piano student of Olga for two years. Very thankful to learn from her as my teacher. She has high expectations of her students, which has encouraged me to set the bar a little higher and to practice more.
I love that Olga emphasizes excellent techniques, phrasing, and good expression of heartfelt music. A well-​rounded teacher, she has over 20 years of experience in teaching students of diverse ages, from ages five to over 60. She is passionate about music, her teaching and students. Not only is she well-​trained in piano pedagogy, but Olga has the heart of a true teacher. Another quality I look for in a teacher, which I have truly appreciated in Olga, is her honesty about areas where I need to improve (and where I may have progressed). I know that I could always trust her. Her honesty has helped me to see areas of my weakness, and thus enable me to try to correct or improve in skills.
I would highly recommend Olga to other students who are looking for a well-​rounded teacher to teach them excellent piano skills.

Piano instructors in Europe are regarded the same as doctors. That being said Olga is extremely professional and knowledgable. My son has benefited so much. His study skills have greatly improved and I believe it’s because he has been challenged and taught actual discipline.
It’s refreshing to know that an instructor actually cares to see my son succeed.
If you want to succeed or see your child succeed the old fashion way, hard work and discipline this is the place to go.

Olga’s Piano Studio was very professional and great with my son JJ. They were very patient and delivered a teaching style that was amazing and very helpful for my son JJ. If your looking for a studio that has elements of family fun friendship and ptofessionalism. Look into Olga’s

I have been to this studio for almost ten years and the teachers there are nice and patient. I’m glad I take lessons there. I recommend this piano studio.

Perhaps Olga’s Studio is coercing her clients to harass me because of my previous negative review. Here is one of the messages I received from Randall R. from Castro Valley.
«randall r.
5 hours ago
my daughter’s been there for three years now. she has excelled in her studies thanks to her instructors professionalism. we don’t need a „receptionist“. most of all we’re glad your taking lessons in Hayward. sounds like that’s where you belong. also, this place is geared for kids. not crybaby adults.»

Lindsay O. 2 minutes ago
It sounds like I’ve got you so upset that you felt the need to engage in a condescending message towards me. Sounds like you need to grow up yourself.
It’s hilarious that my review got a rise out of you to even take the time to contact me. I don’t know you, there is no need for your poor retaliation and harassment.
Unilocal is for people to express their own experiences freely, I posted my experience with Olga’s studio exactly how it happened. People can consider Unilocal reviews however they please in determining if they shall obtain services from an establishment.
You may feel like you can make a difference by being a cyber bully, however it just shows how naïve & ignorant you are– you don’t even have a network of friends on this social network! I believe the joke is on you Mr. Randall R. from Castro Valley.
I do not care about your thoughts and how you feel about me finding a more professional studio… My piano studio is bigger, better, beautiful, renovated, has a better location, more upscale & innovative… Olga’s studio is a little ghetto hole in the wall and she can stick to her adolescent baby and adolescent parent clientele!
Please refrain from contacting me again, I can do without your harrasing retaliation Mr. Immaturity!

Lana was my teacher.
I have never ever ever had anyone as passionate as she is about teaching and about playing herself. She makes you want to learn & by all means I did and I am extreamly greatful.

We live about 30 minutes away from Olga’s Piano Studio, and there’s plenty of piano studios around where we live. But there’s a very good reason why we make the drive to Castro Valley. The instructors at Olga’s Piano Studio are simply the best of the best. They don’t just teach students to play the music. They teach to create, love, feel, and appreciate the music. I love watching my son becoming a real «musician» and not just someone that knows how to «play» the music. If you are serious about playing and creating music, then I strongly recommend Olga’s Piano Studio.