Starburst Piano & Voice Studios

Evan is an outstanding piano teacher. I took lessons as a child, and started them again three months ago at the age of 25, and I look forward to every lesson with Evan. The things I learn from him about how to play piano with good technique, and practice effectively to get the most out of my time, are things I couldn’t have learned on my own. He’s knowledgeable and patient, and tailors the lessons to my personality and interests.
He’s also very easy to get along with, very open and friendly. He’s unconcerned when the lesson runs longer than I paid for; it’s clear that he just loves teaching and loves playing more than anything.
Not only is he a good teacher when it comes to the fundamentals and classical training, he’s also teaching me unique things that he’s well trained in, like jazz improvisation, that I couldn’t get from most other piano teachers. This puts him in a very valuable role when it comes to my musical education, and I’m thankful I found his studio when I started learning.

Evan is a great piano teacher for my 7 year old son: enthusiastic, patient, calm, fun and clearly passionate about piano and music. My son had lessons before Evan but wasn’t making much progress after 10 months, wasn’t enjoying it and so we almost gave up. With Evan the progress really shows after half the time, plus my son is enjoying piano lessons (and sometimes even practice at home!). He even performed willingly and well in a low key recital which we thought he wouldn’t be able to handle — even my husband, the pianist in the family, was impressed. One of the most impressive things I’ve seen with Evan is his ability to get my son to go from grumpy, post-​school slump to laughing and having fun when Evan distracts him by playing fun, lively music and telling him stories about when he was a kid taking lessons… and then redirects back to the lesson… excellent!

On behalf of my 7 yr old daughter, and her mom who researched and endured a number of trial lessons with other schools – we really value Evan’s teaching style and encouragement. Having a very introductory exposure to piano a few years ago, at seven she has only had three months of focused teaching under Evan – she has really impressed us with her growth and skill.
He has an encouraging way with kids, working through challenges, inspiring her by leading off a lesson by playing something relevant/​familiar/​fun (e.g. Frozen or show tunes, jazz). Most of all she has grown quickly by his challenging her, week by week, and her mom’s guidance mid-​week during practices.
Evan’s a great teacher and we are encouraged by what our daughter has learned, and how these skills and practice will bless her life with music and joy.

I have received 4 voice lessons so far from Evan and am really enjoying it thus far. He is professional, adept, and makes learning fun! It is evident that he knows the necessary techniques and methodologies for vocal improvement. He is patient and kind. Evan is talented when accompanying me on the piano which certainly makes me sound good as my voice is improving! I highly recommend him as an instructor!

Evan has taught my children piano for many years. After working with a number of piano teachers who were too structured, Evan was a wonderful change. He inspires my kids to want to learn how to play and brings a flexible approach to work with my kids where they are. My son has flourished under his teaching, practices on his own and plays all the time for his own enjoyment. My daughter is learning piano and voice with Evan. I also appreciate that he comes to my house and is able to adjust his times (within reason) to our busy schedules. My house is filled with music-​lovers due, in part, to Evan and his teaching.