Experienced tutor in Piano in Newport News, Elyse offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Elyse taught piano to my son for many years, and did a wonderful job with him. He always loved working with her, and truly respected her knowledge and expertise even during his difficult teenage years when he was unwilling to respect his middle school teachers... Elyse gave him the flexibility he needed to feel that he was expressing his own creativity rather than just following a set piano curriculum. Overall he learned a great deal from her, and we're very grateful for her patience with him!

Elyse was my instructor in an adult group piano class for four years. She's an excellent teacher, very intuitive about what her students need. She knows how to mix instruction with levity. I will miss her.

Elyse taught our group adult piano class as part of the Extended Education program at Texas Christian University. I thought she was a great teacher. Initially, I knew next to nothing about music; I have now progressed to being able to read music and can play intermediate level piano pieces. I would thoroughly recommend Elyse to anyone who wishes to study piano.

My Son studied piano with Elyse for 4 years. She did an amazing job of keeping his piano lessons fun and interesting for him. She provided new challenges for him, encouraged him along the way and helped him grow into a fine young musician. We greatly appreciate her talents andstrengths which makes her an outstanding piano teacher.

At first, I was a little apprehensive about starting piano but taking classes with Elyse changed that completely. When I began I didn't even know C from D, but over the course of two years I learned so much, and I am now playing in festivals and competitions. I was always excited for each week's lesson because Elyse let me challenge myself with pieces above my level but made sure that I never missed out on any techniques or theory while I was playing them (or at least attempting to). Most importantly, Elyse helped my liking of music and piano grow into such a great love for the instrument that I don't know what I would do without it. I am so grateful for everything she has taught me; she is an amazing teacher.

When my teenage daughter started taking lessons from Elyse, she barely knew her notes. After only two years with Elyse, she is playing high-level songs such as Prelude in E minor k. 938 by J.S. Bach; playing not only beautifully but technically correct. Elyse allowed my daughter to learn at her own pace while ensuring she did not miss out on any theory. Piano lessons were the highlight of my daughter's week. Elyse is a wonderful teacher, and we were lucky to have her.

Ms. Elyse is an excellent piano teacher. My daughters took lessons from her for 3 years and they enjoyed learning from her.

I took piano lessons with Elyse for multiple years, and she was the fourth piano instructor that I have had. That being said, she was easily the best teacher, and my favorite. One of my greatest compliments I can give to her is that she is very flexible, yet firm when it counts.

Elyse allowed me to, for the most part, play the songs that I wanted to play. Since you progress the fastest through something if you enjoy it, it allowed me to accelerate through my learning process much faster than otherwise. The other reason that I accelerated like I did is due to the simple fact that Elyse is a good teacher, in every way I can think of.

Overall, I have to recommend Elyse to anyone who is looking to play piano. You will be happy with your choice.