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Praise from our Parents and Students

We were so impressed when Bella came home after her very first lesson able to play a tune, and having written one of her own! This approach has kept her engaged and excited about lessons for two years now, and she is learning the benefits of practicing and working towards goals.

As well as the classic pieces specially arranged for the Mozart Young Academy, Jonathan goes the extra distance to transcribe pop songs the children love so they can learn to play their faves. It is a great service! So much better than in the olden days when we seemed to spend months just learning scales!

Lisa, May 2013

Ben is really enjoying piano, when he is a bit stressed about something he heads to the piano and comes back in a better mood. He is really enjoying seeing his own progress as well.

Rachel Hamilton-Williams, May 2013

What is clear is that Finn's piano has improved no end - and his performance of Bach's Minuet in G for the family last Sunday was proof of the quality of your school's teaching method. And what is even more important is that he really enjoys the lessons - as a child who hated piano lessons I understand the great value of that and how hard it must be to get right. So Mozart Young Academy is doing an excellent job.

Peter Fletcher-Dobson, May 2013

Our son has entirely enjoyed his lessons at beginner's level with Jonathan, we were surprised to notice the progress so fast! With Jonathan's support and excellent teaching strategies, our son has developed real passion for music. We are totally grateful and can't wait for the next lesson.

Galia & Savva, May 2013

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We have been delighted with the progress Rachel has made in just one term with Mozart Young Academy. She is always keen to practice, and is quite independent about it.

Liz Eichler, May 2013

Our 8 year old daughter Emma, has been learning to play the piano with Jonathan for nearly 2 years. The progress she has made has been amazing to watch. She had no knowledge of the piano when she started and now she can read music, and is playing some lovely pieces. Her love for the piano has only increased. She goes off to her lessons with excitement and enthusiasm. Jonathan makes the lessons interesting and fun and our daughter looks forward every week to learning new things.

Ann, April 2013

My son has loved learning piano through Mozart Young Academy. He has picked new pieces up so quickly and doesn't have to be asked to practise - he loves to sit down and play of his own accord. I would recommend Jonathan to anyone!

Sharon Leamy, April 2013

Our daughter has enjoyed her start to formal music lessons with Jonathan. In a short space of time, he has sparked an interest in the piano and converted her to a keen learner. She enjoys her weekly piano lesson and eagerly looks forward to it. He seems to have developed an excellent rapport with her, which we believe is key to helping her develop a love for the instrument !

Nandita Srinivasa, April 2013

Our five year old daughter began learning the piano for the first time only a term ago and is already impressing us with two handed nursery rhyme pieces. Jonathan teaches in a positive and structured learning manner which has accelerated our daughter's musical development and achievements. This has strengthened our daughter's confidence and deepened her appreciation of music which will give her great satisfaction throughout the years to come.

Tracey Anderson, April 2013

The girls are really loving playing. Evangeline was very apprehensive before she had her first lesson, and then raved on afterwards how fantastic it was. Both girls have been keen to practice their skills at home. Keep up the great work.

Gabrielle Allen, March 2013

We are older adults who have been having lessons with Jonathan for 18months. Jonathan has the ability to adjust music the beginner is familiar with so that the beginner can start learning "proper music" straight away rather than fiddling about with exercises designed for kindergarten students!

One of us has had lessons in the past and Jonathan was able to suggest music to play that got the confidence level up again and then extended musicality and enjoyment with more difficult pieces.

He is very patient and works hard to help us play music the way we want it to sound, but would have difficulty with on our own.

Mike and Jane, October 2012

My 5 year old boy, thanks to Jonathan ability as a composer, has the best toy - the piano. Cameron can play songs about a bear, about surfing down and dunes, about lights in New York city. Cameron has already composed his own little piece all about liking Turtles.

Jenny Sparks, September 2012

I really enjoy Jonathan teaching me piano. We learn all the songs that I like and he even lets me request songs to learn. Jonathan works out all the notes and uses his computer to print the sheet music. Being a 14 year old boy I like songs that a piano teacher wouldn't normally teach and Jonathan gives me the opportunity to learn these pieces of music.

Finn Carroll, August 2012

Thanks for the lessons and Tuhina is enjoying every bit of it. We are happy with her progress and all credit goes to Jenny and your academy for getting her started and interested in piano.

Namrata Sambhus, July 2012

Ida is enjoying adding the Piano to her vocal instrument. She is always raving on about how she did great in different songs with the help and encourangement from her teachers.

Ida and mum, June 2012

Caitlin is really enjoying her lessons - apparently they are even fun!

Suze Keith, March 2012

We only had three months with Jonathan so far but already had a chance to appreciate his great teaching skills and multiple talents as a musician as a piano player and as a composer. He is very punctual, attentive and helpful. One of the great thing about studying with Jonathan is an option to find his lessons on-line and listen to him playing the pieces he gives to his students. That's a double lesson time:-)

Jessica Baider, November 2011

Emily has enjoyed your classes very much and she has made so much progress! We really appreciate your help and patience!

Shalee Chen, November 2011

Piano lessons with Jonathan are fantastic! His ability to just play whatever piece I give him is really impressive and inspiring - it makes me want to learn how to play even more. He always finds ways to make things easier for me, which is great and helps me to stay motivated even when I feel like I'm stuck.

Janine, adult beginner , October 2011

Jonathan is so much like a young Christopher Norton author of the famous micro jazz series (Chris taught me when I was 17). Both talented players and composers and inspiring teachers all in one. I am learning my favourite modern songs which Jonathan writes down for me from ear, I'm discovering classical masters and I am improvising some simple jazz. He is pushing me along and broadening my musical horizons and I always leave my lesson with a smile on my face!

Brent, aged 53, September 2011

Tom's made fantastic progress under your teaching in just one year. It's great the way you've helped him find ways to play music he's interested in, as well as introducing him to a wide range of musical styles beyond his immediate interests.

Mireille Conti-Leslie, September 2011

Ellen has learnt to compose and play music and is thoroughly enjoying it. Shan is an excellent teacher and Ellen looks forward to her lessons and practises every day. The Mozart Young Academy approach to music is at the childrens' level of interest and ability and they respond so well to it. Ellen is so enjoying her piano and for that I am very grateful. It can be very hard to keep young people interested and achieving and Shan is doing exactly that. Thanks Shan - you're great!

Leanne, July 2011

I am blessed to have Jonathan as my teacher - he is very, very patient and very talented. I would like to recommend Jonathan to anyone who wants to learn piano music.

Els Roso - Adult student, July 2011

Jonathan has been Liam's piano teacher for about 3 months now. Liam (8) composes, plays and practises everyday, and can't wait for Jonathan to show up every Monday! I must say I am deeply impressed by Jonathan's teaching method, a mix of fun, patience, composition, more fun and feeling of achievement. It is the fastest way to learn, and I would recommend Jonathan to any parent willing to give music a go into their kids education! Well done, Jonathan, you're a star :)

Nathalie Buckrell, June 2011

I would like to thank Shan for taking the time to teach Katiana piano - she is enjoying it thoroughly!!!

Erica Angelica, May 2011

I would like to say how much my son enjoys his piano lessons with Shan. He comes home on Wednesdays and tells me all about the fun he has had at his piano lesson. We would also like to mention the special effort put in by Mozart Young Academy in transferring Paul's favorite songs into music for him to
practice. Thank you!

Bridget Kent, April 2011

Madeline is thoroughly enjoying her lessons - she practices morning, noon and night - voluntarily!!!

Pip O'Connell, April 2011

Jonathan is a great teacher to my two children (Anastasia, 9 y.o. & Mihali, 7 y.o.).
His approach is unique because he helps my children to look at music beyond the already composed pieces. He is showing them how fun it is to play with notes and compose their own pieces. He wants the children to enjoy and discover music in general. We are very thankful for that.

Daniela, March 2011

I like my piano lessons because they are fun, interesting and I learnt a lot in only a couple of terms. I enjoy composing pieces with Jonathan. Jonathan is one of those teachers that makes everything easy and fun to do.

Leeza Speranskaya, Age 10, December 2010

We are delighted at Quin's enthusiasm and the enjoyment that he gets from learning the piano with Jonathan. I am sure it has helped his confidence and ability in his everyday school life. Much credit to Jonathan's patience and knowledge - your love of music really shows through.

Louise Cohen, November 2010

We think Jonathan is not only a talented musician but he is a very talented teacher. Matthew is really engaged in the music lessons. Jonathan follows Matthew's interests so he's playing the theme songs from 'Star Wars' and 'Harry Potter'. We think its great.

Jo, November 2010

"I love playing the piano with Jonathan" (Sophia, 5). Amazing what Jonathan did within only a few weeks. It's stunning to see her hand-eye coordination and music theory knowledge. Jonathan's gentle and amusing art of teaching inspired her. Focusing mainly on the fun of music, Sophia doesn't even know how much she learns each time, she just loves the fun.

THANKS, we love the result!

Barbara and Oliver, October 2010

It is impossible not to be inspired by Jonathan's enthusiasm and brilliance. He has the ability to make even the 'hard stuff' seem fun. Liv loves her lessons because he treats her like a young musician!

Christie Freeman, October 2010

Our daughters love their lessons with Jonathan and, I love the convenience of having them at school. Both girls have had lessons before and I always felt like a nag reminding them to practice. Since starting Mozart Young Academy they play for pleasure -- putting on concerts is part of their play activity and they CHOOSE to practice because they are excited about it!

Laura Benedict, mother of a 6 & 9 year old, October 2010

Our daughter thinks piano lessons with Jonathan Crehan are the 'best ever'. Through Jonathan's fun filled approach she has enjoyed music in a relaxed atmosphere, learning at her own pace and looking forward to every lesson. I would recommend Mozart Young Academy to anyone.

Julia and Peter, October 2010

Jonathan is an excellent piano teacher & our second teacher (our first teacher moved on). Our daughter has just turned 6, and she looks forward to her lessons, she loves to play the piano and practices all the time!! We are astonished at just how quickly she has learn to play the piano & read the music notes. And getting better thanks to Jonathan.

Jonathan has a gift in teaching, making music fun to learn, and is highly motivating to his students. Most importantly making my daughter believe in herself, and develop a love of music.

Vaneesa & George, August 2010

Our 6 year old son Nico has just completed his fourth lesson and he is really responding well to Jonathan's relaxed and patient teaching style. We are suprised at the progress he has made so quickly!

Grant Maiden, August 2010

When I saw Jonathan playing piano, I felt super motivated to learn piano, and play like he. So I talked with my mum about the possibility to take piano class with Jonathan, and she agreed with that. At the first was difficult to play with two hands, so Jonathan taught me 3 basic things regarding how to use my fingers, and musical notes as well. After 4 classes I was able to use my both hands on the piano, and I felt so happy, nervous, excited and proud about my improvements!!

I like piano because my whole family in Chile are musician, and I would like to be a musician as well. Now I am the unique piano player in my family!

I like how Jonathan teaching piano, he is so good person with me; sometimes he gave me gifts for my effort. He has patience, he can repeat the lessons as much as I need; he help me a lot. I like Jonathan as piano teacher, he is very cool!

Sebastian Alcayaga, Age 7, August 2010

Our son is enjoying learning piano. Jonathan is young and makes the lessons fun so he looks forward to going every week and even wants to practise!

Kendra and Brendan, August 2010

Jonathan Crehan is teaching both my children - aged 5 and 7 - and I am delighted with the progress and enthusiasm they have shown at the piano. After their very first lesson they came home and showed me proudly what they had learned and played a simple piece for me. They are very enthusiastic about their lessons and enjoy practising what he's taught them. His manner with children is superb. I've watched him teaching and he is patient, encouraging, and knows exactly how to engage them in a gentle and often humorous way. He accompanies them at times through singing or playing chords along with them, which definitely enhances their musical experience. I would highly recommend him as a teacher.

Sarah Spencer, August 2010

Mozart Young Academy teachers are classically-trained musicians. More importantly, the Academy inspires and motivates children to appreciate and enjoy making music.

Dustin Hays, July 2010

Jonathan writes really fun music which is easy to learn. I have looked forward to each music lesson, they are great!

Trinity Hunt, Age 7, July 2010

Jonathan's class is fantastic- our son really enjoys his lessons, especially the Star Wars theme! What a great way to encourage a little (and big) boy to play the piano!

Nicci Lock, July 2010

My daughter Grace was very enthusiastic about her lessons, motivated by Jonathan's fun, gentle teaching style. She enjoyed both the practical and theoretical sides of piano playing under Jonathan's tutelage. I highly recommend him!

Philippa Kerr, July 2010

My daughter Caitlin just loves learning how to play the piano, and over the last term she has come home and told us what she has learnt. She finds Jonathan a very nice man to help her understand the beginnings of playing the piano and loved learning "hot cross buns" too.

Caitlin is certainly looking forward to playing the piano next term with Jonathan. Keep up the good work!!!

Steve and Jeanette, July 2010

Annika (6) is really enjoying her Mozart Young Academy classes. She has even downloaded the application of Piano on her dad's iPhone and she practices. I was impressed that she could play Hot Cross Buns after her fourth class with you. Thank you. Hope she can continue with you throughout.

Rupika Arora, June 2010

Friendly, fun and professional. Our daughter has had a wonderful introduction to piano and music in general from the Mozart Young Academy.

Michael and Margaret, June 2010

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