Susan Ward-Online and New Jersey

from Mahwah, NJmember since October, 2021
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Residing in Mahwah, New Jersey, I am a professional musician who takes pride in performing at an exquisite theater called The Lafayette Theater in Suffern, NY, every Saturday evening before the movies. As a music enthusiast, I started playing the piano at a very tender age and gave my first piano lesson at 18 years old. Instantly, I knew that teaching piano was going to be my life's calling, and for the past 40 years, it has.

As a non-conventional piano teacher, I avoid the monotony of going through one piano method book page by page, as it often leaves students feeling bored and unenthusiastic. Instead, I carefully select the best pieces from different method books that my students genuinely enjoy and help them make steady progress at an exciting pace. My goal is to ensure that students learn, but most importantly, they have fun while doing it.

In my teachings, I not only prioritize music theory and fingering exercises, but I also expose my students to every genre of music, ranging from classical to jazz, blues, country, and today's music. My vast music library, which comprises every piano method book and genre of music at different levels, ensures that my students have access to an endless variety of music. Hence, they never have to buy their music because I provide them.

With over 60 students on my weekly roster, I always assure them that putting in the required effort and practicing what I teach them will undoubtedly bring them closer to playing their favorite pieces of music in no time. That's a promise! You can surely witness the proof of this by watching some of my students' videos on my profile. Their excellent performances are a testament to their dedication and hard work, and I couldn't be prouder of them.

Musical style:

Classical, Pop, Jazz, I can make recommendations

Service location:

Remotely

Service Reviews

4.8

116 reviews

Service as described
4.8
Communication
4.8
Punctuality
4.8
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Stephanie J.
I strongly suggest taking piano lessons with Susan! She possesses both great expertise and flexibility.
November 27, 2022
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John G.
After completing our initial lesson with Sue, I can confidently say that we made an excellent choice. Sue is a superb instructor who personifies patience, punctuality, and skill. My daughter, who is new to piano, was able to begin adjusting to the instrument with Sue's guidance. Additionally, the remote lessons have proved smoother and more manageable than anticipated. I eagerly anticipate our future remote sessions with Sue.
July 29, 2022
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Anthony B.
I wouldn't trade my experience working with Susan Ward for anything in the world. Prior to meeting her, my husband and I had been taking our almost six-year-old daughter to a professional music school nearly forty minutes away from our home. Unfortunately, during the six months we spent there, our daughter only progressed through five pages of the "performance, technique & artistry, theory and lesson books" from the credible "Faber" series, causing her to detest her lessons. Determined to find a better solution, I conducted some thorough research and miraculously discovered Susan through the CrackerJack app. From our very first lesson with Susan, our daughter was able to learn her first song and the basics of playing piano. Susan's patience, knowledge, professionalism, and grace truly impressed us and had our daughter excited about learning to play. Within a month, our daughter learned about the treble and bass clefs, measures, lines, notes, and how to count beats. She is now even learning how to play with both hands at once. Susan's eclectic selection of music is enjoyable for our daughter and has reduced her reluctance to practice. She now spends over an hour practicing without even realizing it! Our daughter is now mastering the "C" scale and excitedly looks forward to her lessons with Susan. Although I typically sit in and observe our daughter's lessons due to her young age, I have noticed that as she has grown more familiar with Susan's teaching style, she has become more independent and frequently asks me to step back. As a parent, this fills me with pride. Above all else, we appreciate that we can take these lessons from home. We give Susan an enthusiastic million-star review. Her genuine kindness and graceful approach make her an unparalleled piano teacher. Rest assured, anyone who meets Susan won't want another instructor.
May 31, 2022
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Samantha T.
Susan has been teaching piano to our daughter for a few months now, and we have seen tremendous growth in her playing abilities. Susan carefully selects the appropriate music pieces and modifies them to suit our daughter's skill level. Her patience, kindness, and expertise have been incredibly encouraging for our daughter. We highly recommend Susan as a piano teacher.
May 27, 2022
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Ryan K.
Susan's piano lessons have become a source of joy for my nine-year-old daughter. Initially hesitant to try virtual sessions, I'm now thrilled with our amazing experience. Susan's exceptional skills have enabled my daughter to learn and progress tremendously.
November 21, 2021