McCool Piano Studio
360 Sherwood Way, Menlo Park, California, United States
About the McCool Piano Studio
McCool Piano Studio is a premier institution located at 360 Sherwood Way in Menlo Park, California. This school and store offers high-quality piano lessons and a wide selection of pianos for sale. Conveniently situated near N. Palo Alto and Menlo Park, the studio is just a 5-minute walk from Burgess Park in Menlo Park. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced pianist, McCool Piano Studio provides a welcoming environment for all levels of musicians. Join us and let your passion for music flourish!
Reviews of McCool Piano Studio
"Lydia is a fantastic piano teacher. She takes care to focus on not just playing the “correct notes”, but also playing musically and with artistry. This initially took some getting used to but now I can confidently say that the overall sound of my piano playing has greatly improved as a well. Lydia also takes great care to focus on the needs and interests of each student and to suggest material that will best help them improve and that they enjoy playing. I look forward to continuing to learn from Lydia in the future"
"I have wanted to play piano since I was about six years old, but other things kept getting in the way. Instead, I played classical guitar and taught myself composition. However, after retirement, I bought a piano and took the plunge. I've been taking lessons from Lydia for about a year now, and I highly, highly recommend her, especially for adult students. Several things stand out to me. First Lydia has been very flexible about choice of material. For example, I came in knowing that I especially like contrapuntal music (Bach, Scarlatti, e.g.). Lydia helped me find a set of piano-method books that are very well suited to learning to play that style of music. She has also supplemented those method books with more varied material --- her own arrangements and compositions, for example. Second, Lydia always emphasizes making *music*, rather than just hitting the right notes quickly. Concentrating on getting the phrasing and tone right has improved my overall musicianship a lot. Finally, Lydia has always provided the right amount of motivation. I know from experience with guitar teachers that it is possible to err in both directions: being too demanding or too undemanding. For me, Lydia strikes the happy medium: she doesn't let me get sloppy, but she also doesn't make me feel like I'm a hopeless case when I don't get something right away. Five stars!"
"My teen sons have taken piano lessons from Lydia McCool for 4-6 years. They had previously been with another teacher before switching over so they had some music background before joining with her. Mrs. McCool focuses on the fundamentals of music- theory, technique, hand shape, playing with purpose- more than just getting a song done or “playing to a test.” Mrs. McCool emphasizes the basics and developing a good understanding of music. She believes that the rest should fall into place. Mrs. McCool is a dedicated teacher and has encouraged them to compose pieces, which they really enjoy. This has been a great creative outlet. So far, my kids have been doing well in their lessons, and we’ve seen their technique, ear training, sight reading and other fundamentals improve since starting with Mrs. McCool. It has been fun to see them grow as musicians. Since they both play other instruments (bass, violin), the background in piano has been very helpful. Mrs. McCool is kind, patient and truly cares about her students. My kids enjoy working with her, and I would recommend her as a piano teacher."
"Lydia took me on as an adult semi-beginner student a few months ago and is helping me break some old bad habits (the results of being mostly self-taught in the past). She provides much-appreciated lessons, encouragement and advice and runs a very professional studio. Highly recommend!"
"Lydia is a wonderful teacher for aspiring pianists of all ages and all skill levels! I started taking lessons to pursue a new hobby as an adult, and she has helped me work toward my own goals in learning musicianship, music theory, and even composition skills. Her lessons are personalized to your needs/goals, and are worth every penny."
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