Elaine H. says, "Maryanne is a truly gifted teacher. I came to her an absolute beginner six months ago and now I can read music and play several songs. She has found the sweet spot between providing guidance and structure and allowing you, the student, to choose what to work on. She can listen to any song you bring in and immediately learn the chords and rhythm, write it out and break it down for you until you can do it. It's her super power: she helps you step by step over the gap from the moment of inspiration -- I want to play THAT! -- but not knowing where to begin: she shows you where to begin and takes you all the way through, all while managing the fragile self confidence of a novice musician with patience and steadiness. I am very grateful to Maryanne. "See more