"As a parent of a 6-year-old who is taking combo lessons at Rhapsody, I thoroughly agree with this approach. Piano and voice support each other so nicely. Whether it's technique (posture, reading notes, understanding timing) or grace (musicality, interpretation, making music for its own sake), the learning is exponential when you combine the two.
From a practical standpoint, it's so convenient to have both skills taught in one lesson."
- Michelle P.
“Our kids have really enjoyed taking piano lessons at Rhapsody. They also like the performance opportunities and the Ensemble classes offered throughout the year. The talented teachers are patient and make the lessons fun. We appreciate how motivated our kids are to play and have enjoyed watching them improve!” -Karen McCartney
“In her eighth year, our piano student has benefited from the gifted teaching of Chris, primarily, but also Mickey, Leo, and others who have since moved on. Rhapsody has a reputation for excellent teaching, and I think it's well deserved. The teaching styles available are as diverse as the needs of your many students. Our daughter has thrived under Chris's tutelage and his and others' rare ability to observe, over time, the needs of the student and adjust materials and methods according to needs and strengths, all the while working closely with us as parents. We want to thank Chris and the faculty at Rhapsody for this commitment to students. With the new space, as well as the competence and friendliness of those we see when we're there, it's a pleasure just to walk into Rhapsody.” -Sue Smith
"The faculty at Rhapsody Arts should be congratulated for the remarkable recital of Chopin and Liszt music. It provided one of the most interesting experiences for me. Having the concert performed in the salon style seating arrangement was excellent and tended to draw the observers intimately into the performance. The music and the commentary on the pieces played were most enjoyable. It surely provided a tremendous evening of entertainment."
- J.E.
"I was fortunate enough to attend the first Friday night student recital. The students provided remarkable performances which were most impressive. I could not help but think how well this speaks for Rhapsody Arts Center and for the quality of faculty that provide such amazing music education. I can think of nothing that would be better for promoting Rhapsody Arts Center than that student recital. The faculty can be very proud of the work they have done with the students. Congratulations to all who were involved in the recital!"
- John Emmons
“I was taught piano by the little lady down the street. This is an entirely different experience. These are highly trained and talented pianists, some with professional performance credentials. They are at home with the classics that you know, and those that you don’t. They can easily slip into any style of play and will astound you with their ability to improvise as well. A lot of people can teach how to play piano…the folks at Rhapsody can teach the nuances of professional performance piano. They love their music and all aspects of it… My daughter’s lessons are spiced with regular interjections of history and music facts too. She loves it, and so do my wife and I. A special treat are the occasional evening performances by the staff.” -Jon Finseth
"Our three children have taken piano and guitar lessons at Rhapsody for more than 6 years. The instructors have consistently been of the highest quality. They take teaching seriously and are talented musicians themselves. They adjust their teaching methods and expectations to suit each individual child. We are grateful for their patience and dedication." -Ann Evensen
"My daughter has been taking private lessons with Ruth for several months and I am very pleased with the results. My daughter is a natural artist but needed some direct guidance to develop her talent. Ruth has helped her to play to her strengths while helping to develop her skills from random sketching to creating a finished piece. Their rapport is wonderful and I would highly recommend Ruth as a teacher for any budding young artist."
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