Musical Instruments & Teachers in Forest Hills

“I am a returning senior student who studied with Nick Russo over twenty years ago, as did my then teenage son. Then and now, Nick has been a knowledgeable and generous teacher. He is enthusiastic, encouraging, and patient. They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks but Nick is certainly teaching me some.

Since I have been playing guitar for almost 60 years, technique is not our main focus. What Nick has been helping me develop and improve is my ear. He is enabling me to hear more, sing more, and play more interesting music. I am optimistic that with Nick’s guidance I will achieve my goals. Having had experience as a student of Nick’s and as a parent of a student of Nick’s, I highly recommend Nick Russo as a teacher.“

“My young son has been learning so much with our most favorite music teacher Ms. Marla. Also, the new space for the music school is lovely. A nice waiting room and great practice spaces.“

“I have been a student at Belle Arti for almost thirteen years, starting Musical Aurora group lessons at the age of five and continuing with piano lessons until present day (18 years old). I can say with confidence that any child is in very good hands at Belle Arti. Musical Aurora was an excellent foundation that was fun, engaging, and a platform for kids to further excel in musical understanding. My experiences with piano lessons from Massimiliano and Claudette have been nothing short of amazing. The teachers are not only wise and musically talented, but they are friendly and create an exciting environment for kids. If you want yourself or your family to master musical performance, there is no better school to attend than Belle Arti!“

“Mr. Ian is an absolutely amazing music therapist. He works so well with my son, keeps him engaged, and is helping him learn task completion and increase his frustration tolerance. Can not recommend them highly enough.“