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Teeny Hands, Mighty Talent: Eleanor’s Joyful “Swan Lake" Duet

Four-year-old Eleanor plays (and sings!) -- Tchaikovsky's “Swan Lake”

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María del Sol "has a very gentle and engaged approach. She also encourages creativity as much as skills development. She keeps the lessons focused and fun. We have seen and heard real growth in a short time with our daughter, who'd already had lessons with a different teacher. We liked her first teacher but are very pleased that we found with Maria. She's terrific."

— Michael B., proud parent

"My daughter has been a student of Marisol [María del Sol] for about a year and a half now and I can honestly say that I am very happy with Rebecca's progress in that time. She has become a motivator for Rebecca when music becomes challenging and shows her she has the confidence to get through it and at the same time keeping it interesting and allowing her to make some choices to. We knew Marisol was the right music instructor for Rebecca when we met her because of her gentle persona and the patience she had with Rebecca as a new student to music. We would definitely recommend Marisol if you are looking for someone to teach music because half the battle is getting your child to enjoy going to their class and she has a natural way of doing this."

— Joann F., proud parent

María del Sol "is a fantastic, patient, passionate pianist and my daughter, Kori, is blessed to be taught by her . . . I would recommend her to anyone interested in perfecting piano."

— Maisha W., proud parent

María del Sol "works with our 2 kids (ages 5 and 7) every week. She is so great - kind, communicative and timely. The kids have been learning so much and we have seen improvements week after week. They seem so excited to practice what María gives them and then ready for each piano lesson every week and interested in learning more and more. Thank you so much María!!"

— Abbie F., proud aunt--caretaker

María del Sol "was such a pleasure to work with. She was patient and helpful with my 4 year old, which is no easy task! Would recommend her wholeheartedly!"

— Glennis A., proud parent

María del Sol "is a fantastic teacher I would heartily recommend to anyone. Her kind and encouraging teaching style suits students of all levels and ages. I recently returned to the instrument after a long hiatus and Marisol was very supportive in helping me return to form. I even recently moved to California and had no interest in finding another piano teacher. Marisol was so accommodating, she is working with me on Skype to continue my progress. She's the best!"

— Michael E., happy student

María del Sol "is a talented, thoughtful, creative, intelligent teacher and composer. I’m so grateful we found her for our daughter. She loves the lessons. Maria teaches with sensitivity and care and Sekara always feels at ease with her and inspired afterward. It’s not just rote lessons but imaginative and creative discovery."

— Michael B., proud parent

"Marisol [María del Sol] is a great professor, with patience and dedication to the student!"

— Monica W., proud parent

"I have been taking piano lessons with Marisol [María del Sol] for a year now; and she's an exceptional instructor. Her patience is unparalleled. She makes class very fun, and I look forward to it on Fridays. It is apparent that Marisol loves the piano and has been playing it since childhood. Everytime I ask her to play a piece for me to hear it before attempting to play it, I get goose bumps. Marisol truly cares about her students. Her first time meeting with you is a complimentary consultation, but I promise you you'll want to begin classes as soon as you meet her. I'm very glad I found her!"

— Shay D., happy student

"My daughter took her first piano lesson with Marisol [María del Sol] over two years ago and ever since has been committed to this art. Marisol's passion for piano, felt during her electrifying performances, translates into her lessons and along with her teaching methods is an inpiration to her students."

— Fabiola, proud parent

María del Sol "is an amazing piano teacher. She's extremely patient. It's a pleasure to receive a lesson from her because she's fun and exudes good energy. She's also very knowledgable. 😊"

— Lina M., happy student

"I've been a student of Ms. Ibañez [María del Sol] for about 6 years, and in that time I've learned so much about piano; I can truthfully say she is the best piano teacher I have ever had. :) She is incredibly kind, professional, and above all, very knowledgable about music. From her lessons, I've learnt a wide variety of piano music, ranging from Classical to Romantic to Baroque to Impressionist, and with each style it's own flair. It's easy just to play notes, but Ms. Ibañez really taught me how to interpret piano pieces and enjoy learning them. Sometimes I had trouble with certain musical ideas, but she was always very patient and helped me understand them, even when I wasn't quite patient with myself! :P With previous teachers, I learned music theory and for that I am grateful, but from my time with Ms. Ibañez I've really come to understand and experience music as a whole, with all its complexity and the nuances that make it so beautiful. I never thought I'd understand so many different styles of music, let alone play them, so I am really, really happy with the way I play now. :) She taught me not only to play songs, but to truly appreciate what (and why) I am playing and the principles and techniques I've learned apply not only to pieces I'm learning to play, but also ones I compose too! :D Truly a fantastic teacher and a lovely person. Whether you're a beginning piano player or someone who has been playing for a while, I would wholeheartedly recommend taking lessons with Ms. Ibañez. I haven't a single complaint and nothing but positive things to say about her! (^ ^) "

— Chesna D., happy student

"Wow! Purchased a surprise piano lesson for my husband with Maria [María del Sol] and she was so delightful! Great personality, very friendly, and extremely professional. She was a great teacher and my husband is so excited for his next class!"

— Elyssa A., happy wife

"She is a great teacher 

She is kind

She makes you do a song to see if you practiced it"

— Andrea A., happy 8-year-old student

 "Marisol [María del Sol] is a wonderful piano teacher. My daughter loves her class and is progressing very well. I highly recommend her."

— Judy C., proud parent

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