Testimonials

 

I have been taking piano lessons for 7 years at Music Intensity. Ken was my instructor. He is an incredibly knowledgeable and approachable piano teacher. I had decided to study under Ken as I needed a piano teacher who was able to prepare me for both the practical piano performance component as well as the academic component of the Associate Diploma in Piano Performance (ARCT) from the Royal Conservatory of Toronto. Ken’s lessons strike a delicate balance between training me on the technical aspects on performance and teaching me the theoretical skills needed to meaningfully interpret music. The knowledge that Ken brought to the music lessons allowed me to develop the skills necessary to achieve my goals and attain my ARCT in Piano Performance; it has taught me to perform confidently and practice without injury. His caring teaching style kept me motivated in my love of music through the challenges of learning tough music. Ken worked with me to create clear goals and develop plans to attain said goals—adjusting the plans as needed. He maintained a clear line of communication and ensured I always knew what I was expected to prepare for lessons. I also am thankful for Ken having the communication skills to finally teach me what it means to “play musically.” As someone who is quite mathematically-inclined, I struggled with the instruction of my past music teachers saying to “play more musically.” Ken expertly gives the abstract and cryptic instruction meaning through his unique teaching of “music intensity.” He also provided me with opportunities to practice the skills of solo performance and accompaniment in “real-world” settings that have prepared me well for working occasional music gigs. I am incredibly grateful for the tutelage of Ken and would recommend him to anyone who is seeking to push their music skills to the next level or is seeking to find a teacher to introduce the joy of making music.

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Ben W.

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I have been a student of Ken for 2 years. When I started I could only play first grade music but now I am on grade 5. He is very patient and kind.

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Kathleen C.

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My 11 year old son Jason P. started taking piano lessons at Music Intensity since he was 8. He has had the pleasure of being taught piano by Ken. He is expereinced in teaching young kids. My son progresses steadily and gains confidence from the encouragement of Ken. Ken gives a lot of attention and my son has developed a passion for learning how to play the piano and read music after taking classes with Ken. Ken's distinct techniques keeps my son focused while enjoying every class. Ken is the role model for my son. 

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Mother of Jason P.

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Ken is knowledgeable, friendly and encourages learning. His collaborative teaching style prepares you for exams and organized outlines help keep you on track for target dates. He is a teacher who cares about his students and this musical journey. Thank you Ken!

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Kim P. 

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For 6 years I took private Piano lessons from my amazing teacher, Kenneth. I’m sure many of his students would tell you the same story. He is legendary, patient, and super knowledgeable. Kenneth was always able to amaze me with his skills in piano, and he was able to teach in an easy to understand way. Over the years, Kenneth taught me numerous techniques that weren’t taught by many other piano teachers. After having Kenneth as my piano teacher, I was reassured that I had potential skills that I could use to be successful in the future. With his help and guidance, I was able to successfully complete my RCM Gr 7 and Gr 8 Piano exams with distinction. I and my parents will be delighted to recommend Kenneth to anyone who is seeking a sincere, highly knowledgeable and diligent piano teacher.

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Arunav S.

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