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"Donna's arrangements help make any occasion a special occasion.
She is a talented pianist and delightful person with an
intuitive sense of how to use music to polish an event. Her
playing has dazzled our Christmas Eve, highlighted Hanukkah,
beautified birthdays and sanctified a bar mitzvah. She is a
joy!"
Karen Engro
I’ve known Donna Greco for ten years. She is an excellent
instructor, mentor, and friend. I started my piano lessons with
Ms. Greco at age 12 when I needed more challenge in my
instruction. I definitely received the challenge I was seeking.
Ms. Greco’s lessons instill discipline that translates into many
other parts of one’s life. She stresses how every note, dynamic
change, and tempo matters. Ms. Greco always wants you to feel
the music which is a significant part of playing. I looked
forward to my weekly lessons with her because I could feel my
skills and technique growing with each one. Ms. Greco pushed me
to go beyond what I thought I was capable of and she constantly
encouraged me to challenge myself. Jazz music is one of my
favorite genres which I begun studying under Ms. Greco. She is
an exceptional musician, whose repertoire ranges across so many
genres.
My piano instructions with Ms. Greco combined with my passion
for music inspired me to minor in music in college. In addition
to her excellent instruction, Ms. Greco is a tremendous mentor.
She provides assistance above and beyond what is required. I’m
very proud to call her a loyal and caring friend. I highly
recommend her to anyone considering piano instruction whether
beginner or advanced. Ms. Greco is simply the best around!
You’ll have so much to gain!
Patrice Alexander
I’m a thirteen year student of Donna Greco and she is the only
piano teacher I have ever needed. Her knowledge and insight into
music theory is invaluable. She has an intuitive sense of the
piano and how to bring out the subtle nuances of each note. I
have reached a level of piano mastery all because of her
guidance. If you are a beginner or an advanced student you
needn’t look any further.
Timothy Lee Kogut
I began studying with Donna Greco in 2007, and she has become a
dear mentor and friend of mine. Ever since I began my studies
with her, my knowledge and skills at the piano have shot up
exponentially. In the three years I've had the privilege of
working with her; I have grown so much as a musician. My
technique, has improved to an acceptable level. Donna has taught
me the importance of technique and discipline, a concept I have
always, and still, struggle with. She, herself, has absolutely
stunning technique, which has been a huge inspiration to me.
Likewise, I have come to a great understanding of more musical
concepts, such as dynamics, touch, and feel.
My classical repertoire and appreciation has grown during my
time with Donna (who has an extensive and diverse repertoire
herself). Donna has fantastic jazz skills. As a student of jazz
myself, I watch in awe and eagerness to learn whenever I have
the chance to hear her play jazz. While our studies have mainly
focused on classical playing and technique, I have also become
better with improvisation, voicing, rhythm, and composing. For
any piano student who wants to become a better pianist,
performer, and musician, Donna will certainly be an excellent
companion for you along your journey of musical studies.
Alec Chapman
As a retired educator, I am happy to recommend Donna Greco, for
she is an amazing piano teacher. I studied with her as an adult
student for sixteen years. Her patience and persistence steadied
me as I learned to integrate practice and the joy of music into
my busy life. Because of her, I am able to play the piano with
competency and poise. I strongly urge anyone who wants to
understand and enjoy the pleasures of making music to consider
Donna as their teacher.
Edna Bishop
I have known Donna Greco since 1998 as a neighbor, piano
teacher, musician and friend. Donna has taught piano to both of
my daughters. I have also taken a few lessons from her. I feel
that Donna teaches musicianship along with piano technique.
Donna’s musical ear is especially keen: she hears subtle
distinctions in tone, timing and technique and is able to guide
students with what she hears. Donna is also extremely perceptive
as to the needs of individual students and she cares deeply
about her students as people. Donna’s musical performances
sparkle. A few years ago, I invited Donna to perform at my house
for an event honoring pianist and composer Erik Satie. Her
performance brought a depth and aliveness that people still talk
about.
Gary Crouth
My sons, who are now 21 and 18, fill our house daily with the
most beautiful piano music, and we have Donna to thank for that.
She helped them master music theory so that they can improvise
and play by ear; she nurtured their creativity so that they are
excited about composing their own music; and she taught them the
value of hard work and practice so that they are undaunted by
difficult pieces, eager to dig in and learn them. I am grateful
for her tutelage every day.
Nancy Johnson
I have studied under Donna Greco for almost three years. During
that time my skills as a pianist and musician have increased
tremendously. Her innate musicality combined with years of
experience provides her students with a sound musical education.
Coming from a long line of famous pianists and composers,
including Beethoven, Hayden, and Czerny, Donna teaches the
importance of hard work and spiritual stability. Her home studio
is welcoming and professional and allows students to express
themselves to their fullest ability. Studying the piano with
Donna has been a truly great experience.
Dario Miceli
I studied with Donna for four years during my time at the
Creative and Performing Arts High School. I also took lessons as
a private student. Right away I knew Donna would be a great
teacher. Her focus on the importance of scales and technical
exercises strengthened my playing far beyond what it had ever
been before. As for pieces of music, Donna showed a deep and
innate understanding of the piano repertoire that few pianists
truly have. Additionally, her diverse background in both jazz
and classical piano brought a unique and refreshing element to
her instruction that I had never seen before
in a teacher. Her focus on every little detail in the music was
inspiring and made me to want to practice. Donna also showed me
just how much there is in a piece of music beyond the notes on
the page, whether it is a Beethoven Sonata or Debussy’s
“Children’s Corner,” and for that, I will be forever grateful to
her.
Nick Ferla
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