Ms. Rivera's Music Academy

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My teaching style is very personalized. I tune in on your strengths and build confidence in areas you are weak. I simplify the most difficult tasks and make them manageable. I teach you to trust your instincts and be confident in self-expression. I love seeing the joy my students get out of mastering what they once thought was impossible.

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Virginia R.

Apr 21, 2015

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Dear Ms. Zuzette Rivera, My first thoughts of learning to play the piano at my age was intimating, until I met you. I am very fortunate that I found an experience, patience music teacher and with a good sense of humor. Your caring and encouraging words has helped me with the jitters when I sit at the piano. Your positive feedback during my lessons gives me the confidence I need. And I know I will learn how to read music and play the piano. Thank you Virginia

Ms. Rivera's Music Academy's reply

Your progress gives me confidence as your teacher. It is a pleasure to help you achieve what you finally have time for!

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Darleen A.

Sep 23, 2022

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A pleasure to have Ms. Rivera as our piano teacher for my 4 year old son! Ms.Rivera is kind, sweet,energetic and passionate. Ms.Rivera is very patient and understanding and pushes my son in thinking with her open ended questions. She has been an amazing experience and pleasure to continue working with. We highly recommend Ms. Rivera!

Details: Younger than 6 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a keyboard • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

Ms. Rivera's Music Academy's reply

It is a joy and privilege to teach your very bright and talented son. Your gift to him of music lessons will give him a strong intellectual and emotional foundation that will serve him a lifetime. Peace, love and happiness to you and your family. Thank you for the review.

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Julie f.

Nov 1, 2021

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Ms Rivera has been teaching my 5 year old daughter for the past two months. She is patient and kind and makes the lesson fun each week. She uses stickers to motivate which my daughter loves. I would recommend her highly.

Details: Younger than 6 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a piano • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

Ms. Rivera's Music Academy's reply

Thanks for the review. It is a pleasure to teach your daughter. She learns fast and loves doing her best. She is breezing through the Little Fingers book. She has great concentration and self corrects as she is playing. A virtuoso in the making. And thank you for sitting through every lesson giving her parental support. We are a team.

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Susana K.

Sep 13, 2021

As a teacher, Ms. Rivera is the epitome of what you would expect and hope for during a young persons musical education. She has been giving piano lessons to my six year old for nearly a year now and he loves it and adores her! She knows how to work with children to keep them engaged while learning, which isn’t the easiest when your six year old has a short attention span. Boy, does she work her magic to keep him focused! She is incredible.

Lourdes P.

Sep 12, 2021

My daughter has been taking piano with Ms. Rivera for the past two years, and she loves it. Ms. Rivera makes the lessons go so smoothly, she’s takes her time to ensure that my daughter understands whatever she teachers her . It’s a pleasure to have her as my daughter’s teacher. I highly recommend Ms. Rivera. She is amazing at what she does.

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Suzette Rivera

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What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I continue to study my craft to be an expressive accomplished musician. In my spare time I have played viola with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and the Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra and I perform with various local musicians.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
My Bachelors degree from Hunter College is for a double major of Music and Math. While at Hunter I played in the college orchestra and chamber music ensembles. During my graduate study at NYU I studied viola privately with Paul Doktor who was also on the faculty at Julliard. While in graduate school I became interested in teaching.
Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?
I am a New York State certified music teacher and have taught grades K-12. I have held the positions of String Orchestra Director, Asst. Conductor of All District Elementary and Secondary Orchestra and String Coach. I currently teach violin, viola and piano privately specializing in preparation for NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) solo performance. I have also taught middle school piano lab and electronic music.