About The Studio
"I have had the best instructors from the very beginning, here in Phoenix, studying with Dr. Donald Isaak and Dr. Arnold Bullock at Arizona State University through high school, followed by John Perry at the University of Texas at Austin as a Piano Performance Major. Because of that great training, I have had the most wonderful job of teaching, from the very youngest to those headed for college, the techniques of how to become a skilled and artistic musician and pianist. The goal is to have my students able to play and enjoy any piano composition and to evoke a musical experience and appreciation in others who hear them play." Sara Rivers
Parents of students have said:
"Sara Rivers is an accomplished pianist, and her expertise and artistry show in how she interacts with students."
"She is both firm and kind, and her love of music is contagious."
"The proof is in the amazing recitals that students give each semester where you can see the musical development of the students as they perform from novices to most accomplished."
"Does an excellent job balancing diligence in her teaching with patience."
Students have said:
"I've been a student of Sara's for about 7 years and have learned a lot from her. She's very patient and kind and is just a great teacher in general. I've loved being her student and would recommend her to anybody!"
"I tested out of Piano I and I also got a paying accompanist job here at NAU with one of the choirs and I'm very excited about it! And, it's all thanks to years of lessons with you that I'm able to do all this!"
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