“It was a long journey to find a good piano teacher for my daughter, Yana. Finally, we met Galyna and I immediately realized that she was the one I was looking for. Galyna’s expectations are high, so Yana needed to learn skills for success such as working hard, managing study and free time, and being responsible. Progress was obvious. Now, music plays an important role in my daughter’s life. Galyna, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and touching lives of many young people.”
“Thank you for teaching my children!
Galyna is a very knowledgeable and dedicated teacher. She is fully committed to help her students gain a deeper understanding of the theory and the technical skills necessary to achieve their full potential as pianists. Galyna patiently and masterfully instructs my two children during class. She sets high standards for her students and constantly pushes them to strive higher. She is articulate and organized, and her passion for piano shows in the way she engages her students. Those who wish to pursue music, particularly piano, should benefit the most from her knowledge and experience. Without hesitation, I will recommend Galyna to parents who are searching for a well-trained professional piano teacher to develop their child’s musical abilities.”
“My daughter, Roussadana, has studied piano with Galyna Koerkenmeier for nine years starting when my daughter was age 5. My daughter (now at age 14) is currently continuing her studies with Ms. Koerkenmeier. During that time my daughter has progressed extensively. At age 12 my daughter relied heavily on her piano skills in auditioning for admittance at the Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts. In that year (2011) there were a record number of applicants for a very limited number of places available. Roussy was accepted with a letter congratulating accepted students because of the stiff competition.
I have been very pleased with Roussy’s progress on piano while she has been with Ms. Koerkenmeier. I have number of friends that are concert pianists and I frequently attend performances of professional musicians. Some have played in my home and I play myself and listen to recordings constantly. I have attended the recitals of the students of Ms.Koerkenmeier over the period of time my daughter has studied with her and I have also observed that her other students have made great strides in playing skills. Ms. Koerkenmeier is a very fine piano teacher and I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking instruction.”
“Andy started taking lessons from Galyna at age 7. The discipline and hard work that she demands and encourages is evident in his college-level musical ability.
Her passion for excellence has been passed to Andy as his love for music is second to none. At age 15, he has already decided on a future that is focused on music.
Thank you, Galyna.”
“I have been with Ms. Galyna for seven years, and because of her motivation, patience, and knowledge of music, she has inspired me to minor in composition of music. She illuminated the concept of music to me by expanding my ability with different varieties of piano excerpts, and pushing me to do my best. Ms. Galyna ... unfolds talents of her students. I’m very happy and thankful to have been taught by such a great teacher.”
“Our son Michael Jr. has been taking piano lessons with Galyna for the last five years. I wanted to take a moment to express some thoughts to those who are looking for that perfect piano teacher. I can assure you that Galyna has the background and teaching experience that is required to bring out the most that your child has to offer. Galyna has a genuine love of music and one can see she teaches in a manner that extends this love to each of her students. She provides a curriculum with requirements that are tailored to each student to stimulate and gain their commitment. Galena welcomes parental involvement which dramatically improves a child’s current success which brings a sense of accomplishment that adds to continued motivation. Galyna’s patient and persistence inspires our son to enjoy and want to learn. Her teaching style is very individualized and suitable to each student as she continues to encourage our son to progress and desire to be the best that he can be. We honestly believe that if it wasn’t for Galyna’s influence on our son he would not be on the Head-Masters List (all A on his subjects at his school today). We have grown to love Galyna for what she has given to our son. I’m sure you will too once you see your child blossom as we have witness our achieve very much academically as well as with his ability to play the piano in a manner that is much appreciated by many.”
“We have two children taking piano lessons with Galyna for more than five years. We have been very pleased with their progresses.
Galyna is a very experienced teacher. She tailors her teaching to their level of talents and commitment. She focuses on details and makes sure her students learn to play the music as closely to the way it is written as possible — at times it seems that it takes them forever to learn but they slowly become better players. As parents we have come to appreciate her methodology and our children have developed a lasting relationship with her.”
“Galyna Koerkenmeier is an excellent musician. Talents of a teacher and a performer are harmonically woven in Galyna’s personality. Several generations of students continue to pass on the knowledge of music they received in Galyna’s studio to those who want to get in touch with the art of piano playing.
Galyna, as a teacher, not only trains the students to play the instrument but she also teaches them to hear and understand music, to read and think on it. Many of her students have become teachers. For many of them, the relationship with Galyna has influenced their lives in an unforgettable manner. To me, Galyna was a great encourager and a prompter of important life decisions. My life is tied to music. My students all over the world will love music and the wonderful instrument piano because of Galyna’s influence on my life and musical career.
Thank you, my dear teacher.”
“Taking Galyna’s lessons is always a rewarding time of exploring the world of music which can be like traveling the world. Her work relates not only the artistic image and style of the piece, but also preserves the individual style of the performer. As one listenes to Galyna’s explanations and interpretations of the musical pieces, the student or mere listener cannot help but fall in love with the sound of the piano.
Galyna works creatively on achieving a student’s freedom in piano performance. She is interested in everything about the student such as personality of the learner, level of general musical development, his or her musical potentials, last, but not least, the home environment of the student. As a former student of Galyna’s studio, I am grateful for her lessons and for her mastery of piano methods in teaching and performance. She continues produced a great number of musicians who became performers, teachers, as well as local and international laureates.”
“I am thankful to my teacher Galyna Koerkenmeier for letting me discover the big world of music and teaching me to think creatively and independently as I play. She helped me learn how to understand the essence of every musical piece I have played, think of musical images, and use my piano technique for creating those images.”
““It has been a pleasure knowing you over the past nine years. You have given Sandon a gift, that will bring him joy for the rest of his life. He could not have had a better teacher! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!””