Client testimonials
By focusing on the joy and creative expression that comes from playing music, Natalie has helped my young daughter build an amazing, loving foundation from which to build her piano skills. Every time she leaves her lessons with Ms. Natalie my daughter is glowing and happy and I can see that her soul is fulfilled. She asks to practice and is learning gracefully, even when it becomes challenging, because Natalie as an instructor ensures that the joy is never lost beneath building technique. We are in awe of Ms. Natalie and all that she does for her students! - Emily P.
Thank you for continuing to innovate with the studio. [C] is excited about her music and thinks of piano as something she does for joy and fun. That makes my heart happy, and I want you to know that your approach to teaching is why she can go to the piano and find comfort and energy. She is much more resilient when she can't figure a section of music out. She used to just quit if it didn't come to her easily. I appreciate how you gently inspire resilience. - Jennifer W.
Taking piano from Natalie has been one of the most
enjoyable and soul-enriching experiences that I have had in a long-time. Natalie's method for teaching piano is completely different than the way I was initially taught. I am excited for the piano to be an ongoing part of my life. - Ana A.
Natalie's love and enthusiasm for the piano is infectious; I left our lessons buoyed by her energy and inspired. Natalie quickly diagnosed my challenges and provided me with insightful and actionable guidance to improve my musicality.
- Danica S.
Natalie Doughty is a skilled pianist and a skilled teacher. I am constantly impressed with her approach to teaching music. She makes music approachable to her students and challenges them in the most encouraging manner. She is an incredible technician that teaches how to be an artist. We love Miss Natalie! - Mindy S.
For my 60th birthday I gave myself a piano and with no prior training, Natalie was strongly recommended to me as an instructor. I have been so pleased with her teaching skills, infectious enthusiasm, and upbeat approach. She’s made learning to play piano a positive experience for me.
- Audie G.
Natalie has a magical way of teaching piano. Her methods are unconventional and yet somehow my son knows which notes sound best together when he sits down at the piano to make up songs. Natalie has taught him, not just how to play, but to listen to the music. And to think about it. She's kind and patient, has boosted my son's confidence and has made playing the piano joyful for him. All true!
- Amanda F.
Miss Natalie is an awesome piano teacher. She is always positive and encouraging. She is very creative in how she teaches me whether it is having me write words to a song so I remember it better, or crossing my hands to play, she is very imaginative. She is always in a good mood and is a great teacher. - Katie S.
The piano can be a daunting instrument to master, but having a talented and dedicated teacher makes a world of difference. My son has had the privilege of studying piano with Natalie for 5 months and the experience has been nothing short of remarkable.
Natalie is not only a masterful pianist but is also a master teacher. She has a knack for taking the complexity of musical theory and breaking it down into simple, concise explanations that anybody can understand. Her lessons are always inspiring and informative. At the same time, Natalie is patient and encouraging, never pushing too hard, but always attentive to helping her students reach their full musical potential.
Natalie’s teaching style is rooted in the idea that everyone can learn to play piano. She creates a comfortable atmosphere in which students of any experience level can express themselves musically.She has a unique ability to foster a collaborative learning environment, where each student's progress exponentially impacts the performance of the whole class.
Overall, my experience with Natalie has been incredibly rewarding. She has challenged my son and pushed him to expand his musical knowledge and technique. Her humor and enthusiasm for music make her lessons incredibly enjoyable. Natalie is truly an exceptional teacher, and I am honored to have the opportunity to let my son learn from her. - Johnny D.
My three daughters, now 10, 12, and 12, have been taking individualized piano lessons from Natalie since they were six. They look forward to their time with Natalie every week as she explores music with them, selects new pieces that inspire them, and encourages them with their own music compositions. Over the years, they have learned how to be disciplined in their practice, creative in the way they express themselves, and confident in performing in front of others in a friendly, fun environment. We are very grateful to Natalie for the musical relationship she has developed with our daughters. - Heather G.
Natalie is a fantastic piano teacher. She brings fun and energy to lesson time while inspiring and challenging my daughter to grow and learn. Her fun, energetic, individualized lessons have been so good for my introverted daughter. Natalie has been excellent at building relationship and causing piano to be fun and enjoyable. My daughter has grown so much in piano and music. The confidence that she has gained extends beyond music. Natalie is a gifted teacher who takes interest in the goals and talents of my daughter, which make for personalized lessons. My daughter has grown lots in her musical and piano skills, but also from Natalie's gentle challenges and creative, fun recitals, she has grown in confidence that reaches beyond music. We appreciate Natalie and are delighted to work with her. - Amy H.
I am a middle aged adult with very little musical background. I have always wanted to learn to play the piano, but until now, did not have the time or resources. I was a little bit nervous about starting something as daunting as learning the piano. Natalie has been extremely helpful and encouraging on my journey. I assumed I would be starting off learning things that weren't that interesting in order to build the foundation needed to excel. To my surprise, she started off asking if there were any specific pieces I wanted to learn, or a certain genre I was interested in. She was able to find music that fit my skill level and develop my skills that I actually enjoy playing. She does a great job of striking the balance between learning and making the process fun.
- Joshua A.
My 5-year-old son attends piano class, and his teacher, Ms. Natalie, is amazing. She keenly understands that teaching is all about guiding discovery, and she excels at it. Ms. Natalie is not just a teacher but also a friend to my son, and she has been instrumental in helping him discover the wonderful world of music. I am impressed with how Ms. Natalie always comes up with new approaches and techniques to make each class exciting and meaningful. I am deeply appreciative of her unwavering dedication and passion for teaching.
- Sevinj I.
I am a retired middle school teacher. I have wanted to go back to piano lessons for a while, but teaching totally engulfed my life. When I retired I wanted to be sure to keep myself busy, including using my brain. Piano lessons were the answer. I knew a bit about music and piano, but I wanted to learn for the fun of playing and listening to the music, just for me. Natalie has been a great piano teacher for me for a year and a half. She pushes me, just enough, listens without telling me I’m playing a wrong note and encourages me to continue to practice as I am. My lessons are a fun learning experience every time. Natalie is the perfect match for anyone wanting to learn to play the piano. - Holly H.
Natalie is amazing with young piano players! They adore her and she keeps them highly motivated to practice and always do their best. She's creative and adapts her teaching style to their learning style. - Heather G.
After I retired, I decided to give piano another try, having a note-very-fulfilling or productive experience in my youth. When I met Natalie, what impressed me was how interested she was in trying to figure out what my special abilities and interests were. Natalie has the unique gift of being able to inspire and motivate; her feedback always constructive and yet gentle. A whole new world has opened up to me, thanks to her. - Anne H.
Miss Natalie is a great teacher. We really love the learning games she incorporates into lessons. We get to use our imagination a lot and that makes piano lessons really fun. She always smiles when she sees us and that makes us happy to learn too. - B (9), F (11)
I am so pleased we found Natalie's studio. She is warm, inviting and truly cares about her students. Natalie, uses innovative ways to teaching curious minds. My kids are definitely blossoming as little musicians since we've begun lessons at inRenaissance. - Kelly S.