Taking piano lessons as an adult at the Richman School of Music has been absolutely life-changing. Howard Richman has an extraordinary way of teaching that draws from psychology, making even complex techniques feel approachable and easy to grasp. His emphasis on the learning process itself means that each lesson is adapted to how I personally process and retain information, which has had a remarkable impact on my cognitive abilities and neural connections.
What truly sets Howard apart is his wealth of knowledge and his unique musical lineage, which goes all the way back to Beethoven. His understanding of different piano traditions, like the German and... read full review
December 2019
Ms. Cherie Valaray is an extraordinary teacher. The wealth of information I have learned from her is invaluable. Before taking vocal lessons with her, I had no idea what the resonance mask was, open throat technique, or singing with my diaphragm. Now, I can sing with less strain and have a louder, steadier sound. Her creative analogies really help me understand what I need to do in order to improve my singing. 10/10 would recommend her as a vocal coach. She has so much experience and knows what she is talking about. Not to mention that she is also caring and encouraging as well.
December 2018
Two years ago I had the good fortune to find Howard Richman. I was looking for a way to rehab my hand following surgery and decided to look into piano lessons. As a senior, I admittedly had some reservations about the challenges of learning to play an instrument. However, Howard's inspiring teaching techniques combined with his delightful personality have made my experience a totally positive one. I am playing what I consider to be fairly complex works, and Ive even succeeded in improving the strength and dexterity in my hand. Howard does not live near me, but he is well worth the drive.!
Taking piano lessons as an adult at the Richman School of Music has been absolutely life-changing. Howard Richman has an extraordinary way of teaching that draws from psychology, making even complex techniques feel approachable and easy to grasp. His emphasis on the learning process itself means that each lesson is adapted to how I personally process and retain information, which has had a remarkable impact on my cognitive abilities and neural connections.
What truly sets Howard apart is his wealth of knowledge and his unique musical lineage, which goes all the way back to Beethoven. His understanding of different piano traditions, like the German and... read full review
Ms. Cherie Valaray is an extraordinary teacher. The wealth of information I have learned from her is invaluable. Before taking vocal lessons with her, I had no idea what the resonance mask was, open throat technique, or singing with my diaphragm. Now, I can sing with less strain and have a louder, steadier sound. Her creative analogies really help me understand what I need to do in order to improve my singing. 10/10 would recommend her as a vocal coach. She has so much experience and knows what she is talking about. Not to mention that she is also caring and encouraging as well.
Two years ago I had the good fortune to find Howard Richman. I was looking for a way to rehab my hand following surgery and decided to look into piano lessons. As a senior, I admittedly had some reservations about the challenges of learning to play an instrument. However, Howard's inspiring teaching techniques combined with his delightful personality have made my experience a totally positive one. I am playing what I consider to be fairly complex works, and Ive even succeeded in improving the strength and dexterity in my hand. Howard does not live near me, but he is well worth the drive.!