Reviews

“Claire is an exceptional piano teacher with insights into both the strengths and weaknesses of each student. She establishes a strong foundation with beginning students and continues to build the discipline and joy of playing the piano as the students get older. She is flexible, firm and fun, enjoying the student as much as the music. Claire envisions what the student can accomplish and sets goals that encourage the student to attain them. She communicates clearly with each family. One characteristic among many that I admire in Claire is her desire to tackle new interests herself. Because she is always learning she can relate to her students. Claire is a talented musicians and a trustworthy teacher.” -Amy R., Longmont, CO

“Claire is as gifted a teacher as she is a musician. Her number one priority is her students developing a love and deep knowledge of music, and this comes through consistently in every single lesson. Our family has been coming to Claire for years. As a fellow musician, I am quite picky with who teaches music to my sons. I was blown away by Claire’s skill, professionalism, and warmth from day one, and have never looked back since that day. Claire is much more than a piano teacher. She is a true mentor in life, love and music to everyone who comes to her studio.”
– Allison B., Loveland, CO

“Claire Gerthe inspires her students to achieve an emotional connection with the musical pieces they learn. She also prefers to allow her students a choice in the music they want to learn rather than forcing endless Bach and Mozart down their throats. She has also inspired me to study the classical composers, even when I didn’t want to. Along with these qualities, she provides a calm environment where her students can truly focus on the music they are dedicated to. Claire has been patient with me when I need her to be, and she’s pushed me to work harder when that’s necessary, as well.”
-Joel R., Longmont, CO

“After a few years of lessons with a previous teacher, I was almost ready to give up my love of music. Ms. Claire helped me find my passion again, and encouraged me every step of the way. Not only a wonderful teacher, she is an amazing person. I couldn’t recommend anyone better than Ms. Claire to guide you along your piano journey.”
– Baylie B., Berthoud, CO

“My son has learned piano with Claire for many years. With her consistent kindness, clarity and constant support, she has helped foster not just a love and appreciation of music, but a respect for the dedicated practice needed to make progress. She has motivated him to work hard, and I am very happy to see him apply this attitude toward everything: with good effort, anything is possible!”
– Scott S., Longmont, CO

“My 3 children all take piano lessons with Claire, the 2 oldest since 2011! Claire teaches with professionalism, kindness and grace. When the student is mastering, she shows them how to excel. When the student is going through a drier spell, she listens and understands and nurtures. She encourages variety and collaboration in music and at recitals. Claire’s skillfulness with piano and with people makes her a teacher that helps to build a flourishing community.”
– Jenny K., Longmont, CO

“I highly recommend Claire as a piano teacher. Over the past 3 ½ years, she has taught my children to have a love and appreciation of learning the piano. My children made more progress, connected with the music more, and enjoyed their lesson time more than they did with their previous piano teachers. Claire also values communication with the parents, which I really appreciated.”
– L.B., Longmont, CO

“We noticed our daughter’s enjoyment for piano slowly dwindling away, until we found Ms. Claire. [Our daughter’s] passion returned almost immediately, where it has remained for the last seven years with Ms. Claire. We are extremely grateful for her, not only as a piano teacher, but also a mentor.”
– Debi B., Berthoud, CO

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