I am an adult recreational pianist (intermediate to advanced level) who has been taking individualized piano lessons with Eric Jones for over 6 years. I can say that Eric offers the whole package in piano instruction. First, he himself is an outstanding musician. I have heard him in live recital conditions and seen his video recordings, and he has mastered all aspects of performance. He plays both repertoire pieces and his own compositions, performing both solo and in collaboration with other musicians. That doesn’t mean he is a good teacher, but he is. In the studio with the student, he is very adept at explaining things, whether it is historical perspective on a piece,...read full review
May 2017
I am an adult piano student who is a more advanced player. I have taken from Eric for the past six months. When searching for an instructor, I wanted someone who was not only a quality instructor, but also a great player who performs often, and I have found this in Eric. One of the first things that impressed me is the time he puts into preparing for lessons outside of the lesson time. Any pieces I have worked on, he has spent a lot of time playing them himself, so he can best advise me on technique and musicality. Eric has greatly perfected my technique in a very short time, and this has really allowed me to play with more fluidity and relaxation, which is especially...read full review
May 2017
As a first-time adult student, I would highly recommend Eric. His teaching method is strategic and comprehensive, which means you see progress quickly. After only a few months, I feel I have a very holistic overview of piano playing, due to Eric's equal focus on music theory and practicality. Eric also customizes lesson plans to his students, and even composes music for beginning students that reinforces what they're learning. Ultimately, Eric makes learning the piano both extremely accessible and really fun.
I am an adult recreational pianist (intermediate to advanced level) who has been taking individualized piano lessons with Eric Jones for over 6 years. I can say that Eric offers the whole package in piano instruction. First, he himself is an outstanding musician. I have heard him in live recital conditions and seen his video recordings, and he has mastered all aspects of performance. He plays both repertoire pieces and his own compositions, performing both solo and in collaboration with other musicians. That doesn’t mean he is a good teacher, but he is. In the studio with the student, he is very adept at explaining things, whether it is historical perspective on a piece,...read full review
I am an adult piano student who is a more advanced player. I have taken from Eric for the past six months. When searching for an instructor, I wanted someone who was not only a quality instructor, but also a great player who performs often, and I have found this in Eric. One of the first things that impressed me is the time he puts into preparing for lessons outside of the lesson time. Any pieces I have worked on, he has spent a lot of time playing them himself, so he can best advise me on technique and musicality. Eric has greatly perfected my technique in a very short time, and this has really allowed me to play with more fluidity and relaxation, which is especially...read full review
As a first-time adult student, I would highly recommend Eric. His teaching method is strategic and comprehensive, which means you see progress quickly. After only a few months, I feel I have a very holistic overview of piano playing, due to Eric's equal focus on music theory and practicality. Eric also customizes lesson plans to his students, and even composes music for beginning students that reinforces what they're learning. Ultimately, Eric makes learning the piano both extremely accessible and really fun.