Piano Lessons With Valery Goldes in Los Angeles

Review №1

2023-11-26 20:01:25

Val has been teaching my son piano for the past several years, and I am convinced that the is one of the best piano teachers in LA. He has high expectations for his students and treats them with respect, and this really works. My son has made more progress than I ever imagined he could by this age. Val also incorporates theory and ear-training into his lessons, which is incredibly valuable for giving children a foundation for music as a lifelong pursuit. I cant recommend him highly enough.

Review №2

2022-04-30 18:19:30

Valery has been my piano instructor for the past several months. I was a raw beginner when I began lessons with him and have been astonished with how quickly I have been able to grasp some of the more difficult concepts like reading music. I really struggled with commitment to piano and his passion for music has inspired me to practice much more. I have been impressed with his professionalism and commitment to his craft. He is one of a kind as an instructor and ideal for any level of piano experience.

Review №3

2022-02-23 05:04:18

Val is the best piano teacher Ive ever had and I recommend anyone who is interested in taking piano/music theory/composition lesson to study with him. He truly understand how to motivate a student and hes a very kind and patient as well. Its always fun to watch him demonstrate a piece during class and hes so talented. He also inspired me to become a better musician myself and Im really lucky and grateful that Ive found him as my teacher.

Review №4

2022-02-24 06:36:27

Val is my favorite piano teacher. I must say that his piano skills and knowledge are so incredible. He is not only a concert pianist but also a great educator and composer. I learned so much knowledge about music and piano from our lessons. I am truly grateful to find a teacher like Val and look forward to have more lessons with Val in the future!!!

Review №5

2021-01-27 02:59:25

Val is a Juilliard-trained pianist and a wonderful teacher. After 6 years of piano lessons with 3 different teachers, we finally found the piano teacher that we should have had all along. In the first lesson, he assessed my kids, both of whom are completely different. He understands where each kid need to be challenged and how to address each of their weaknesses. He seems to know how to encourage them and motivate them. For the first time, my kids are inspired to play music and they actually seem to enjoy it. The lessons are virtual, and it is still high quality. Highly recommend Val!!!

Review №6

2020-05-23 18:26:01

My son has been taking lessons with Val for almost 2 years now. He has made great progress and looks forward to his lessons each week. Val is a fantastic teacher and is just as committed and effective in teaching via video conference during the pandemic as he is in-home. He is highly talented himself and is skilled in teaching technique with encouraging, constructive feedback for the students. I would highly recommend Val to you and your family.

Review №7

2021-05-29 02:31:10

I’ve been seeing Val for a couple months now. I’m an adult student new to the piano, but not new to music. After years of music teachers throughout my life, I knew the kind of teacher I was looking for and met with 4 other instructors before finding him. Val is incredibly patient, kind, yet pushes you to believe in yourself and there is no way I would be where I am without his support and expertise. I highly recommend Val to anyone looking for a dedicated and quality teacher!

Review №8

2020-11-20 20:46:52

Had my son take lessons with Val- he is incredible. Kind, patient and knows his way around kids. Especially now with online lessons- my son is still engaged and has made great progress through zoom lessons. I would recommend Val to anyone who wants to really know music and master the piano. Thank you Val for everything :)

Review №9

2022-01-21 23:34:17

As a musician and music educator myself, I was very particular when it came to finding a piano teacher for my 9-year-old daughter. Valery has exceeded my expectations. Not only is Valery a highly skilled musician himself, but he is an excellent teacher. He is the perfect combination of being kind and patient as well as being strict and setting high expectations. Valery is also keen to see my daughters individual strengths and help inspire her to develop them. He is giving my daughter the well-rounded piano and musicianship skills I was hoping for that will serve her no matter where her path takes her. Valery could help you no matter how big your goals are.

Review №10

2020-09-28 12:58:12

First of all, I just want to say I am incredibly lucky I found Val on my extended trip to LA. Ive had sort of an on-and-off relationship with the piano and I had been mostly dabbling at it on my own without a proper instructor for the past decade. However, I decided to take it up a notch this year and ever since my first lesson with Val in July 2020, my understanding of piano technique has completely changed. Val is very prescriptive and insightful in his instructions and knows exactly whats going on and how to fix it. If you do exactly as he says, you will improve vastly but you really have to put in a lot of effort and time to get there (by a lot I mean being able to play a passage in reverse with eyes closed a lot). Within just 3 months under Vals instruction, Im already playing Beethoven sonata, Chopin Etude, Bach WTC, etc - all new pieces since my first lesson with him. Im very much looking forward to my musical journey with Val. Right now, I am taking weekly lessons via Zoom given Im not based in LA, but the lessons are very much worth it and I am grateful that I have gained a friend that I can talk about musical ideas freely and openly whenever I want.