“We have been extremely pleased with our daughter Allie’s piano lessons with Dylan Guthrie. He not only encourages practice, but he teaches her HOW to practice which is so important. He is able to make her lessons enjoyable, while teaching proper technique and fostering a love of music. When Allie tells people she plays piano, she does so with pride. So, not only is he a great teacher, but the love and passion he has for music shines through and has made an impression on our daughter!”
–Sarah and Alec, parents
“I’ve been playing piano with Mr. Dylan as my teacher for two years now. I enjoy having the skill to sit down and play songs; however, I could not play on the level I am now without Mr. Dylan’s help. He has taught me new exercises and furthered my understanding of the piano itself using various methods and theory work. He pushes you to be the best piano player you can be, but he is also very understandable when life happens. I appreciate the work he is doing with me, and I highly recommend Mr. Dylan to anyone interested in learning to play.
–Jackson, student
“Piano benefits me in multiple ways. It can change the way I think, making me believe I can achieve multiple things in life. Music can calm your mind down—when you play piano, your mind focuses only on it, not anything else. Piano is a good skill in life! Most adults that quit playing piano as a child regret it as an adult.”
–Austin, student
“My son is a child with special needs who hasn’t always been able to play sports in school like other children. However, showcasing his newly-learned talent of playing the piano for family and friends has boosted his self-esteem as much as winning a game in sports. Thank you, Dylan, for the patience and care you show each one of your students.”
–Marilyn, parent
“Dylan is such a kind and patient teacher. His teaching has a made a big difference in my ability to read and play music. He emphasizes the positives and works patiently on where I need the most help. His persistent lessons on counting with and without music made a big difference—I felt like I would never understand it! Now, however, I feel more confident. I am a better musician because of him. Thank you, Dylan, for being a great teacher!”
–Wanda, student
“My son Dusty has taken piano lessons since he was little, and when his teacher retired we wondered if we would ever find another one that compared to her. We finally found Dylan who was, at the time, still finishing his degree. Dusty looks up to him as a mentor and has been able to grow in his abilities since beginning. I would highly recommend Dylan as a piano teacher for his tremendous compassion and knowledge of music, as well as the patience he shows with his students.”
–Tiana, parent
“When we first approached the idea of Isabelle learning piano, we weren’t sure if she could overcome her shyness even to try. With Dylan’s encouragement and patience, she has gained confidence and a love for playing! We are truly blessed that he is sharing his knowledge of music with his students and couldn’t have asked for a better experience or teacher.”
–Melinda, parent
“Piano helps me with many things. When I learn a piece, I’m training my brain to focus. Playing piano over the years has taught me how to work hard towards a greater goal.”
–Liam, student