Terry Smith

Simply Music Piano Method
"It takes a special gift to effectively teach students across the age spectrum, and especially to resonate with teenagers; but Terry S. has that gift. He presses students to do their best, but he's not overbearing. He is always encouraging and works with students at their own pace. He doesn't belittle students but rather recognizes students for what they have accomplished. He is flexible with music preferences, learning styles and past experiences. Terry is also a very talented musician, choir director and voice instructor".  - Heidi R.
Terry provided voice and piano instruction on a weekly basis. He was always prompt with the appointments and prepared. He was flexible when needed and blended lessons based on my requests as an adult learner.  - Cathy E.
Terry Smith is an excellent piano teacher. He is very knowledgeable in technique and the history of music. He was always on time and ended on time for his next student. He always made lessons enjoyable.
“I tried the piano twice before and failed—the lessons were so tedious and the tunes were so boringly basic.

After a year of Simply Music piano lessons I can play more than 60 pop, blues, jazz and classical songs. These are fun tunes that I play with both hands. I can accompany others and I am even writing my own tunes!

I’m no Horowitz but Simply Music has fulfilled a dream. I can barely wait to see what I will be doing a year from now!”  - J. Hunter
“My boys are 8 and 10. They’ve had just 12 lessons with Simply Music and already know 12 songs. Not just ‘Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star’ and ‘Mary Had A Little Lamb’, but real music. The boys are already playing the blues. They think they’re hot stuff.”  - Rebecca Neis
“Our experience has already surpassed our expectations. My daughter is only 7 years old. Recently she played a well-known song in front of 100 people and she brought the house down.” - Marsha Goodstein
“This is a wonderful music program and the results are astounding! Even if you don’t consider yourself musically inclined, this program is for you. I also think it could be a major breakthrough for children with a variety of cognitive delays and learning difficulties. I love Simply Music’s approach.”   - Dr. Anne Margaret Wright (Psy.D.) Educational Consultant
“I have a Bachelor of Music degree from CSULB. Having now seen Simply Music, I wish I would have had your program many years ago. I so strongly believe in your approach that I will promote your program every chance I get”  - Kathy Troxel

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​As a piano teacher myself, I was anxious to find a teacher that would make learning music an enjoyable experience for my children. I am totally and completely happy with my children's lessons with Terry. He is patient and encouraging. He draws from a variety of resources to provide music that teaches, challenges, and is pleasant to play (and listen to). I highly recommend him!  ​- Anna H.
​Terry Smith is an excellent piano teacher. He is very knowledgeable in technique and the history of music. He was always on time and ended on time for his next student. He ​always made lessons enjoyable.   ​-Terri B.
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