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What makes Marsha such a wonderful
piano teacher is that she really loves the music,
and she enjoys sharing and exploring it with others.
With her encouragement, patience, and fine attention
to detail, I've learned difficult pieces that I'd
never imagined I'd be able to play.
Alex, 7 year student
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Marsha Wright is a gift. She watches
my hands, senses my heart, and pushes my intellect.
I couldn't be happier. Marsha emphasizes musical
expression while teaching the specific technical
skills necessary for imaginative and effective playing;
I have improved enormously. She is a spirited, expert,
and responsive teacher. I always feel energized
after my weekly lesson with Marsha, at the end of
a long workday. I leave her studio feeling buoyant
from laughter and inspired to keep working. I never
would have guessed how important it has been to
me to learn in a studio with other adults who meet
regularly for performance, listening, and mutual
study. These monthly gatherings, and periodic workshops,
are both a joy and a stimulant for further understanding
and development.
Sarah, 2 year student
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My wife gave me a few months of
piano lessons with Marsha as a birthday gift--and
8 years later I'm still going strong. Marsha's dedication
to having her students perform for each other in
a comfortable and casual setting has been especially
relevant to me. The idea of using the dynamics and
expression of a piece to create an emotional response
in the listener is at the forefront of Marsha's
teaching, and it applies equally to the simplest
and most complex pieces I've learned. Another thing
that stands out to me is the extent to which I've
broadened my exposure to classical composers and
music styles. Discussion and understanding of composers'
biographies, influences, styles, and techniques
have been central to my experience of playing and
listening to music.
Jules, 8 year student
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After interviewing several teachers,
I decided to take piano lessons with Marsha, and
I'm glad I did. She's an amazing instructor. I sensed,
correctly, that if there was any hope of teaching
a 50-plus-yearold to learn to play classical piano,
it would take someone with real expertise in adult
teaching. At first I was intimidated by the idea
of playing for my fellow students, but now I love
those times together! I have learned so much through
these shared experiences. Not only is Marsha teaching
me to play classical piano, but I've also learned
to appreciate all aspects of music much more fully.
I truly feel fortunate to have found Marsha.
Gloria, 8 year student
opera lover and now pianist
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At age 62 I decided to learn to
play the piano I'd been keeping for my sister. When
I heard that Marsha provided lessons only for adults,
I determined that would work best for me. Learning
music is like learning a new language, and Marsha
is a patient and knowledgeable guide. She coaches
us to be good listeners and always encourages us
to have confidence in our various abilities. Marsha
is more than just a piano teacher: she's a teacher
of music and also a talented musician. I am honored
to have her as my instructor.
Susan, 15 year student
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I came to Marsha as a student
with a general interest in picking up music after
years of not playing; she understood this and structured
lessons to help me overcome bad habits and acquire
an interest in classical piano literature. Although
I'm not the most diligent student, I have found
Marsha's patient, caring, persistent approach to
be helpful and inspiring. In addition to the pieces
I've studied, she has introduced me to the realm
of classical music and helped me develop knowledgeable
appreciation of performances, composers' works,
and technique. I am a much better listener thanks
to her! Study with Marsha is like having a guide
for a journey through music, each new piece we study
together a step on that journey. I hope it continues
for a long time to come!
John, 15 plus year student
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