John O'Keefe Music Studio

"John O'Keefe Music has opened up an incredible learning experience for me. John is highly proficient and knowledgable in all aspects of music theory, arrangements, and individualized instruction. The rates are reasonable and his studio is located in a quiet, accessible neighborhood. I highly recommend John's musical expertise for students at all skill levels."

"John is a wonderful piano teacher. He is very patient and accomodates to the learning needs of his students. He is friendly, reliable and his rates are very reasonable. I would definitely recommend him."

"I am starting from scratch learning piano. John is a great teacher. He is very patient and I am learning a ton from him. I appreciate the amazing knowledge of music John has and look forward to each lesson. He is absolutely someone I would recommend."

"Our experience with John's O'Keefe has been truly exceptional. John combines musical talent with unmatched patience, creating a nurturing learning environment. Each session is tailored to my daughter's skill level, resulting in remarkable progress. The atmosphere is not just educational but also welcoming, fostering a genuine passion for playing the piano. I strongly recommend John to anyone seeking a dedicated, skilled, and inspiring piano teacher."

"I am an adult student of John O’Keefe. I have studied with him for the past nine years. I knew how to read music when I started studying with him and was only playing what had already been written. My primary focus was to learn how to play standard tunes by reading chord progressions. John’s teaching has taken me through the formation of chords, explanation of what makes them different (7th’s, 9th’s, 11th’s, 13th’s) and the best way to play them (voicings) so as to bring so much color to the music. I love learning music theory, the “how to” and “why” of the music. He teaches and explains in a manner which is easily understood. My weakness has been timing but we have incorporated exercises focused on different time signatures. John’s suggestions how to practice these exercises have been invaluable and I can hear an improvement. He is very knowledgeable about music, is committed to his students and is very encouraging to the student through the learning process and taking you to the next level. The studio is a very neat and organized environment. There is a choice for having lessons on a digital piano or an acoustic piano (my personal choice). The studio is high tech so I was able to have one of the songs I learned recorded. I highly recommend John O’Keefe whether you are a beginner, someone who has been on hiatus for many years and looking to get back to studying piano again or looking for a teacher to help you advance in your studies."