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Sidorela
- Rate US$60
- Response 1h
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Students50+
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US$60/hr
1st lesson free
- Piano
Experienced tutor in Piano in Newark, Sidorela offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Piano
Lesson location
Recommended
Sidorela is a respected member of our tutor community. She is highly recommended for her commitment and the quality of her lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Sidorela
Hi, my name is Sidorela Risto and I am a piano teacher in Newark, nearby Branch Brook Park. I have taught piano for the past 13 years to children from ages 4 and up, and adults, and am a professional pianist.
I come from fourth generation Beethoven in terms of the technique that I teach (my teacher Ubaldo Diaz-Acosta was a student of Claudio Arrau who studied with Franc Liszt, who studied with Czerny who studied with Beethoven).
Regarding my credentials, I have a Master Degree from Hunter College. I’ve played professionally with orchestras in the past. Last year I participated in the Burgos International Music Festival in Spain where I performed a piano recital. Also I am a teacher associate of Steinway & Sons.
I enjoy seeing children and adults excited about learning music and developing their skills at the pace that they are comfortable with.
I started teaching personalized piano to kids three through 12 at the Performing Arts Conservatory of New York in 2005 and loved seeing them blossom under music. I also taught music theory and music history to grades 6 through 8 in private schools.
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
- Albanian
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Albanian
In the first lesson, I assess a student's connection to rhythm, sound, and will start teaching the notes and techniques, and more importantly learn about what they love. I provide personalized one-on-one instruction, focusing on theory, playing music and even composing. The goal is to keep students enthusiastic about music while teaching them how to play in a relaxed manner, focusing on techniques that are proven to achieve relaxation of hand. Students also develop their unique sound. I want my teaching to resonate with students so that they retain the concepts that they learn.
I have worked with a wide range of ages. Currently my students range from 4 years old to 84 years old. I gear my lessons to mirror the student's interests and make music applicable to their experience. Students I've worked with blossom in their confidence and skills.
It is improtant to connect with the teacher, and to trust that they can help you not only strive in piano but that they can encourage you to gain confidence and life skills. Get a teacher that will celebrate your uniqueness and passions, and will help you grow.
Last year my ten students performed a recital, where they got recognized with awards and certificates. It was amazing to see their enthusiasm and sense of accomplishment.
Personal event that I am fond of is my personal piano recital in Spain at the Burgos International Music Festival. Performing with other professional musicians in Spain is an experience I'll never forget.
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Review
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Perfect! I’ve been working with Sidorela for a little while now and have made significant progress in my piano playing. I think that what makes her such a great instructor is her passion and love for music. I started this journey because of my curiosity and want to express myself creatively while also bringing fun into my life, and she seemed to see that and has provided me such a great experience. Our lessons are fun and challenging, and she has gone above and beyond to help me in my journey because it seems to give her genuine joy spreading the gift of music to her students.
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Sid has been my children's piano teacher for the past 6 months. My 5 year old and 10 year old children had no prior piano experience. With Sid, they have been working on technique and effective practicing. Thanks to Sid's positive and encouraging teaching style, my children's lessons have been enjoyable and their growth has been exponential. It's such a joy seeing my kids learning the art of music in a truly warm, personal and caring environment. I can't wait to see how far we can take things!
She is very patient
I love that she is Flexible with allowing us to change times of our daughter’s lessons whenever it was necessary but what we most love is the fact that she is so patient. She truly enjoys working with children and it shows, the way she takes time to learn your child is amazing. She is truly an amazing piano teacher and we are so happy to had found her. We have also recommended her to other friends who all share the same sentiments and have had only wonderful experiences as well.
Sidorela is very patient. Very easy to work with and demanding when she should be demanding. I can't imagine having a better piano instructor.
My five year old is currently being taught by Sidorela. She is kind and nurturing, and makes the lessons fun and engaging.
Working with Sidorela is beyond amazing. She provide a fun-loving and comfortable sense of learning. Her skill sets is beyond amazing and I am truly bless to have her as my teacher.
She is well experienced and so patient with my son I would recommend to any with children who wants to learn the piano. Really an amazing teacher.
Sidorela is a very good piano teacher for my child. She is very patient and highly talented. My daughter loves her lessons with Sidorela. I highly recommend her.
I appreciate how much my son enjoys his lessons. Sidorela engages his attention and encourages him to put himself into his playing. She sees him where he is in his practice and provides him with activities that expand his experience and gently push him to grow.
Sidorela has a professional and nurturing quality with my children. She was successful in implementing varied levels of both music theory and piano for my 9 and 12 year old. She never raised her voice or demanded long practice sessions. She also worked with my budget challenges. Sidorela created a beautiful end of the year recital where the children highlighted all that they learned in just a few short months.
Sidorela is spectacular! She is committed to each kid as if they are her own. My kids learned so much.
I recommend her wholeheartedly!View more recommendations
Rates
Rate
- US$60
Pack prices
- 5h: US$300
- 10h: US$600
free lessons
The first free lesson with Sidorela will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- US$60/h
Details
I discuss the fee during the first free session. Currently I charge $30 for 30 minutes, $40 for 40 minutes or $60 for an hour. The length of lesson is recommended after assessing the student.
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