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"Adrian is a remarkable talent and an excellent teacher. He has the rare ability to motivate kids to work hard and make it cool at the same time. His versatility is also a great asset. Composition, ear training, and even the basics of music production were all offered to my
sons to help spice up the experience of learning."
Eric Molho, Delmar NY

"I am an adult piano student (very adult at 59!) who started taking my first lessons from Adrian Cohen about four years ago. I couldn't ask for a better piano teacher. He is talented, knowledgeable, intuitive, and sincere, while at the same time relaxed and fun! I truly look forward to my lesson each week"
Christine Powers, East Greenbush NY

"Adrian Cohen is talented not only as a musician, but also as a teacher. My technical skills improved dramatically over the two years that I studied with him, even more so than the ten years I had studied piano before that. Adrian's love for, knowledge of, and ability to play different genres of music (specifically types of jazz, blues and latin) were always present when helping me learn, which made the lessons something I always looked forward to. He is smart, hard working, fun and honest and I would definitely recommend taking lessons with him!"
Petra Marar, NYC

"Adrian helped me renew my interest in piano at a time when I was unsure if I would continue the instrument. He can sing and he can dance when it comes to the piano, making sure you know the basics like technique, posture, and rhythm, but also making sure whatever you're doing is fun and interesting. He's a good guy"
Aaron Dorman, Delmar NY

"Adrian is a wonderful teacher he makes learning to play the piano fun but he also ensures that his students learn all of the fundamentals of music. He is an excellent pianist, and his love for playing is imparted onto his students, who gain a respect and love for the instrument. Adrian is great at working with all students, understanding that some students require patience while others more discipline to ensure that they practice."
Jenny Richter, Ravena NY

"Adrian is simply an amazing teacher. With unfailing patience and support, he always knows when and how to help you take the next steps from wherever you're at. I couldn't ask for more!"
Andy Raymond, Albany NY

"Adrian Cohen took my son from chopsticks to Chopin in four years. Not only has he instructed John in the techniques and interpretations of all forms of music, from classical (Mozart and Beethoven) to ragtime and jazz and rock 'n roll, but he has instilled in my son a deep abiding love for music and how it can deepen and enrich his experience as a human being. The patience, technical proficiency, gentleness and encouragement Adrian shows to his students causes them to look inwardly and to hear the music inside themselves. Practice is not a chore, but a means to self-exploration and self-expression, and when they show progress, his accolades are well won and instill great pride and self-esteem. My son has always said Adrian is "cool," and while I agree wholeheartedly, I would add that Adrian lives his work, loves his work, and shows by instruction -- but more importantly by example"
Jack Casey, Troy NY