Testimonials
“I applaud both the accessibility and affordability of this superb level of music instruction, all while in the comfort of one’s home. The days of driving in dense traffic or bad weather, while juggling hectic schedules, are gone.”
- M. Pettengill — Home Educator, Music Teacher
"I have been taking lessons at Team Piano for over 2 years. Ivan and Mariko are professional pianists and are wonderful teachers and I am delighted to have progressed to the point where I can play my favorite classical repertoire. I really like the emphasis on playing musically with good technique and beautiful tone, and lessons are always informative and fun. Regular studio recitals enable me to play for others in a supportive environment without pressure and enjoy the progress of the other students. I would recommend Team Piano to students of any age looking for experienced and kind teachers."
​- Suzanne
"My daughter loves her piano lessons! She especially likes having her lessons in her pajamas.😉"
- Dachelle
My daughter is 9 years old and thoroughly enjoys working with Mr. Ivan with Team Piano Music School via Skype. As a homeschooling family, we appreciate the convenience of being able to have individualized, private LIVE instruction without sacrificing quality. Mr. Ivan is patient yet instills the importance of attention to detail, and spends significant time and effort helping our daughter develop a solid foundation as a complete beginner to piano. I was thrilled to find this amazing opportunity and even more thrilled to see the quality in action. As an additional perk, the cost just can't be beat. I personally had 7 years of private instruction on 2 different instruments so I'm familiar with the related expenses. This is a rare case where you are getting so much more than you're paying for. Thank you!!
- Suzanne T.
"Ivan is patient and always knows how to deal with young kid. So my daughter likes to take piano classes (even though she doesn't really like to practice piano after Ivan left 🙂 I am happy that my daughter's piano skills improved fast!"
​- Yiru
"I am an adult beginner and I've been having Skype lessons with Ivan for almost two months. I did a lot of research about Skype lesson beforehand and even tried trial lessons with other teachers but found it so hard to follow their instructions through the camera. I finally found Team Piano Music School online and decided to give one more shot. Ivan cares about all aspects of the lessons. He always set up a microphone and two cameras, one at the side of the piano and the second one positioned overhead, so I am able too see his hand demonstrations and hear what he says clearly. Ivan is patient and he makes the lessons fun and interesting. He even emailed me some music sheets during the weekend to help me remember the notes. I definitely recommend Ivan and the Team Piano Music school to every parent who wants to give music as a life-long joy and gift to their children."
- Rachel 
"I highly recommend Ivan and Team Piano Music School!!! Having Ivan as your piano instructor you don't get just an experienced teacher but very skilful performer and knowledgeable musician. He has very systematic teaching method in both playing and theory. He is capable of instructing any levels and ages. I guarantee you will improve and learn about music under Ivan's guidance!"
- Vladi
"She was thrilled and Ivan, our new instructor, was responsive and easy to work with. He managed to instruct me how to use Skype (without me having to call in the teenager) and set up the iPad. He assigned songs and theory lessons, and my daughter eagerly practiced. But still, I wondered was this just the excitement of a new thing? After nearly three months, I can safely say that the excitement has not worn off! I am amazed at how much my beginner student has learned in such a short time. Ivan is a joy to work with and is always patient (even on the day we lost the iPad and missed the lesson). He has worked to accommodate our schedule which sometimes can get overtaken by field trips and vacations. He is responsive and knowledgeable. And the best part is that my daughter has a genuine love for the piano..."
- Dachelle

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"It’s so amazing that Ivan and Team Piano Music School are based in New York, New York, yet my daughter’s lessons were done in our home many states away! I was also very impressed with the dual cameras that Ivan used for the lessons. They allowed a hand view up top as well as a normal face-to-face view. This allowed the lessons to be thorough, and it allowed my daughter to better understand things like finger placement–which is important in learning piano! ... Another thing that really stood out to me during my daughter’s lessons is that Ivan is extremely knowledgeable and patient with his students. If my daughter didn’t grasp something, he worked patiently with her until she did. His kindness and patience made lessons so much more fun and less stressful ... "
- Jamie

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"Although the lessons were conducted remotely, the instruction was very personal! Ivan paid attention to the details–noticing hand positions, finger placements on the keys, and the sounds of the notes as she played. Lily used an iPad for her lessons and positioned the screen so that Ivan was able to see her hands and fingers while she played. He was conscious of my daughter’s learning pace, repeating practice when needed and allowing her to progress when she had mastered something he had taught her. My daughter noted that Ivan’s instruction was detailed and easy to follow and that he was very patient. He demonstrated the lessons when needed. The lessons, surprisingly, were just as thorough as if he were sitting right beside Lily teaching her in person ... "
​- Jennifer

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