Community Update

My son studied with Natalie for almost two years. I chose this teacher because her students play in many competitions, participate in tests and demonstrate high achievements in playing piano at a young age.

For myself and my wife being professional musicians and piano teachers, it was a goal to study with Natalie.

But, boy - what a frustration and a mistake we made. While she know how to teach, she doesn't want to do her best if you as a parent won't work hard enough to earn her attention. She called my wife today, made her cry and told her that is not willing to continue teaching our son because she in not having enough fun teaching him and she can afford to not teach those children who don't show enough progress as she have enough other kids.

My son has participated in numerous recitals at the studio and she said she won't let him participate in the theater as he is not capable of doing it and therefore she is not willing to teach him. For me as a parent and the piano teacher - it is shocking attitude.

If you want your child to play for 2 years 2 line songs from Alfred primary book, perform on old out of tune piano at her studio while paying $15 per performance, be treated like a junk if your child is not up to her standards, pay premium fee for her low quality lessons - then choose this school.

I put two stars instead of one only because I remember how well her students played in the past and would put zero stars for the teaching and attitude Natalie has as of now.

She was a student of a prominent Russian teacher and performer, but she doesn't have neither the commitment, desire, passion, care of being his student and caring over the great traditions of Russian piano school and therefore doesn't deserve to be a part of this school.

If you are looking for a great Russian teachers for your child - there are many wonderful and caring instructors in South Bay. Do your research before committing to this school.

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