Teacher Leon Piano Lessons

"My son had lessons before visiting Leon. But in no time at all, I noticed a marked improvement. Leon is a skilled teacher, and a nice person all around."

"My son (11 years) took piano class for a month in Burlingame Rec Center, and the teacher there was great to introduce Piano to Nolan. But when I signed him up for the 2nd month, it was not the same teacher, and it didn't go well (as my son said, the 1st teacher was way better). Then we signed him up with another piano teacher from another organization. Didn't work out. So as parents, we spent quite some time and efforts to find "THE" piano teacher for our son. Then we found Leon in San Mateo. Our son took a trail lesson for free with Leon, and he told me and his Mom that he wanted this teacher. It's been almost a year now, and we are all so happy to have Leon guiding our son's journey in piano! Leon is a talented artist and talented teacher! He is student-oriented rather than book-oriented, which is so important for beginners. I have introduced Leon to my friend, and her daughter enjoys the classes with Leon as well. I would recommend Leon to any parents looking for piano teachers for their kids (and Leon teaches other instruments as well)!"

"We searched for a piano teacher on the penInsula and happened to find Leon Rosen. What a great teacher! My son brought in some audio recordings of his favorite songs he wanted to learn on the piano, and Leon quickly figured out how to play the music. Soon my son (a teenager) was able to play it himself. I am amazed at how much progress my son has been able to make in a year. He quickly advanced from novice to playing Beethoven and Chopin. Hire Leon. He’s a great teacher and works with kids of all ages."

"My daughter, 5, started with Leon a few months ago. He's been great with her. Patient, and keeps her interested, yet firm without being intimidating. He also will customize her sheet music and email me her homework. He's definitely more fun and interesting than the teacher I had as a kid and I'm considering taking some lessons from him in the future as well. Would recommend!"

"Leon is the consummate instructor because he isn't going to teach to simply get a paycheck to support his own musical endeavors. He does it because he genuinely loves teaching and watching his students progress. That said, don't expect Leon to have the magic dust to sprinkle on your student. It's still incumbent upon every student to practice, but if the student is committed, Leon will make them exponentially better. Leon explains the fundamentals in smart ways, while keeping it fun. On occasion, he can be firm with the student if they are neglecting their part of the program. He is open to questions (even online if you are practicing at home and confused.} If you really want to learn, you'll find that's his intention too, and why he makes it the best for the money (yes, it is a bit pricey, but justified) and everyone's time. He's a talented artist, with a fun personality, and a great love of music. I know Leon takes newbies, (like me) but he also works with students at every level. If they are showing signs of promise and enthusiasm, Leon will make them exponentially better. He is willing to teach theory, while also mixing in fun songs the student just wants to learn how to play. I took a handful of lessons, having never played piano before (I play some other string instruments) and learned a lot. My daughter had been to other instructors and was inching along, but lessons with Leon prompted a new level of attention to the fundamentals and the output of her lessons has been notably more satisfying than other teachers. For the reasons mentioned, he's a busy/popular teacher, so don't expect a lot of open slots for timing."