Audition Prep with Paul J.

Very passionate about piano and able to convey ideas.. also very good at feeling out what student is seeking to achieve. Definitely recommend Paul if you are wanting to take playing piano as a serious endeavor

My experience with this teacher was horrible. Paul has no patience for a child that might not pay attention as much as necessary. He has forgotten what it is to be a child or how to win over a child and make a lesson fun. My child had one previous lesson with Paul. It is true that she was not following his directions and his frustration was quite obvious. On my second visit I was appalled by Paul’s behavior. Again my child wouldn’t sit down on the bench correctly. Verbatim this what occurred next, I quote: “This is not going to work out. Get out of my house NOW, NOW!(Screaming, like I was going to prolong this). I have better things to do than waste my time with your daughter. I don’t want to take your money. It is true that my daughter can be difficult when approached in an authoritarian manner. However, my daughter is not yet six and Paul brought my daughter to tears. Surely this behavior was at best inappropriate and says more about the person Paul is than about my daughter. A simple “ May I have word with you in private” would be a mature way to part company. Not throwing a 6 year out of your house because you are frustrated. I was horribly offended by his manner and attitude. No way to treat a 6 year old. This man has no patience with young kids. I would stay away from this teacher unless your child has some experience with piano. Definitely not child friendly. Normally I do not post reviews unless something extraordinary happens This is one of those: extraordinarily bad. An apology is in order if this poor excuse for a “teacher” has any understanding of the unnecessary hurt he has caused.

Very good teacher!!