Rebecca Bogart Piano Studio: Comments/Press

"Rebecca Bogart is a wonderful teacher. She has a depth of knowledge, an ability to assess musical/technical problems and fix them, many interpretive ideas, and a comfortable and enjoyable way of working with people. I recommend her very highly as she is one of the best teachers I have ever had."

"While studying with Ms Bogart, I fell in love with the piano. Lessons were always fun and I got to laugh while learning how to really play the piano. Rebecca inspired me to pursue a career in music."

"I can't say enough good things about Rebecca. Not only is she an
accomplished player herself (check out her beautiful CD "American
Retrospectives" at cdbaby.com/cd/rbogart) but a very experienced and effective teacher. Her knowledge of the repertoire, styles of playing, performance and a healthy, effortless ergonomic technique are extensive. She has transformed my approach to the piano and level of playing. Rebecca is very imaginative and has a great knack for focusing right in on what are the most important things for me to prioritize in my practice. She has also helped me a great deal in the art of teaching which I use extensively in my
private piano studio. The icing on the cake is she has a warm and friendly personality and great sense of humor. I always greatly enjoy my lessons on
all levels."

Dear Rebecca,
Thank you so so so much. You are such a cool and fun teacher!! Before you were my teacher I didn't like piano so much but, you helped me like it a lot.

Dear Rebecca,
Thank you for helping me to write my music. I am glad that you are my piano teacher!

Dear Rebecca,
Thank you for teaching me lots of songs. You are a good teacher.

"I have worked for varying periods with about eight different piano teachers, all of them good in their way, but none of them made me feel as comfortable as Rebecca does. She is completely non-judgmental, and creates a very safe place from which to explore the music and follow your path as a pianist. To maximize the learning experience, you need to be free to make mistakes, and Rebecca's relaxed and friendly approach fosters that freedom.

Rebecca brings a great deal of breadth in her musical experience and knowledge that allows her to meet the divergent needs of a wide variety of students, from beginners to professionals. Equally important is the flexibility with which she approaches her students, tailoring her lessons to your individual needs. She is able to provide direction to your study, but is quite willing to cater to the agenda of a self-directed student as well.

Rebecca's training as a Taubman technique instructor is invaluable in teaching a fluid and sustainable piano technique that will prevent injury. This training allows her to incisively diagnose and address problems in technique, and provides a very effective framework for teaching subtleties of touch and technique. Prior to studying the Taubman technique, I suffered from RSI pain in my wrists; the symptoms were eliminated through learning the technique, and have never returned.

I whole-heartedly recommend Rebecca as a piano teacher!"

"I have taken lessons with Rebecca Bogart for over a year now and I am very impressed by her ability to take apart a piece and analyze problems and offer very practical suggestions that actually work. Her lessons are always stimulating and fun. She has a very strong musical background and a familiarity with a wide range of music. I highly recommend her."

"Rebecca Bogart is a Godsend of a piano instructor! Two years into my four year course of study toward a music degree at CSUEB, having come late in life to music, and feeling overwhelmed and struggling daily for every note, I was referred to Rebecca by a faculty member at CSUEB. Under her expert guidance, not only was I was able to finish my degree with confidence, I also learned skills that would enable me to teach both children and adults. She truly is a teacher of teachers. Rebecca also provided a safe place for the healing of negative emotions that can surface for anyone of any age as they begin tapping into their creativity. I felt the drive each week from the South to the North end of the SF Bay Area for those lessons was well worth the time invested in terms of pianistic skills as well as personal growth."

"I have to say that I enjoyed Rebecca Bogart's playing on this disk more than I enjoyed the barnstorming of the Van Cliburn finalists reviewed above. If you want to know the reason, I will give it to you in one word: charm! With the Van Cliburn winners, each one is sending us the message, "I am a great pianist, and I am going to impress you with my virtuoso technique." With Ms. Bogart, you get the message, "I am a musician. I love these pieces and want to share them with you. " ... she has technique to burn."

"A firecracker of a concert!....Rebecca Bogart's performance of piano music written by American composers spanning three centuries was one of the season's most interesting--- and well attended--- displays of virtuosity."

"Bogart clearly illustrated the beauty of how music speaks to an audience. She executed each piece with conviction and concentration. Her sound combined a clarity, control and element of calmness....she demonstrated passion for the music."

"Ms. Bogart plays with sensitivity and understanding....and a very fine sense of interpretation."

"On stage, Rebecca Bogart is graceful and poised, gliding up to the piano and creating music in a way which can only be described as gifted....Bogart's range is wide and versatile. Her interpretation made the ovation she received well deserved...Richly expressive playing."