Testimonials from parents and students

"Sara Rivers is an accomplished pianist, and her expertise and artistry show in how she interacts with students.  She has high expectations for them, and she does an excellent job balancing diligence in her teaching with patience.  She encourages her students to be the best they can be, regardless of their skill level.  She is extremely organized, and she is very clear in her coaching.  She is both firm and kind, and her love of music is contagious.  We're thrilled we found such a wonderful piano teacher for our daughter and would recommend her to anyone."

"My daughter, Sophie, has had the privilege of taking piano lessons from Sara for about 7 years.  She has encouraged her, and taught her to become a beautiful and talented pianist.  Sara pays great attention to detail and technique, but is always patient and kind in the process.  Sophie has developed such a love of playing....something that will be with her for the rest of her life!"

"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!"

"My daughters have been taking piano lessons from Sara Rivers for over 9 years.  Sara is an excellent piano teacher who focuses on the fundamental skills of music such as note reading and couples it with a fun approach such as allowing children to choose their music pieces.  The proof, however, is in the amazing recitals that students give each semester where you can see the music development of the students as they perform from novices to most accomplished.  I have seen several of Sara's older high school students "graduate" from her program to study music in college.  I highly recommend Sara as an excellent music teacher who successfully conveys her passion for music to her students."

"I tested out of Piano 1 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!"