"Alex is magic. After a few years of learning the piano, but not really feeling it, my 12 years old son started lessons with Alex. It was absolutely magical. Alex has a great approach to music, and he sparked this love for my son as well. NO more nagging about practice. My 12 years old just sits at the piano and plays… he looks forward to his lessons once again and finds joy in music. We can’t thank you enough, Alex!"

"Alex has been an incredible influence on our children's musical journeys. He has instilled in them a deep love for music, making every lesson engaging and personal. His guidance goes beyond technique—he's helped them develop strong practice habits, build confidence, and find joy in both the process and performance. His support and encouragement have kept them motivated to learn more and explore their musical boundaries. We are so grateful for his dedication to their growth as musicians and kids!"

"I am so grateful that we have found Alex Stening to be my son’s piano teacher. He is incredible and he makes learning fun. Alex’s passion for music is contagious, inspiring a deep love for it in those he teaches. His supportive approach, combined with his remarkable skill, has helped my son grow, not only as a pianist but also as a confident and motivated young person."

"I can’t speak highly enough about Alex Stening. It’s rare to find a musician of this caliber who also happens to be such an extraordinarily gifted teacher. He has truly transformed my daughter’s piano playing, not only by introducing her to music theory in a fun, age-appropriate way, but also by giving her the tools to practice effectively at home, encouraging her musicianship, and stoking her passion and creativity."

“We feel so fortunate to have met Alex and had him teach our children piano. We have been working with Alex for over 8 years now and not only have both our children learned how to play the piano technically to a very high level under Alex’s instruction, but they have also developed a true passion for music. Alex takes the time to find to explore different music genres with the children to really engage and broaden their musical experience. He has been a brilliant teacher and we are looking forward to continuing to work with him for years to come”

"After I retired at age 75, despite having no background in music and considering myself relatively tone deaf, I thought it might be fun to learn to play the piano. I bought a keyboard and the most basic instruction book I could find, and then “fooled around” by myself for about 6 months. It was clear at that point that I needed a teacher. I was very fortunate to find Alex. Aside from being the most sweet and most supportive person ever, he is a terrific teacher.... (next slide)

...His love of music is infectious, his love of teaching (2 years olds to people my age) and his ability to adjust approaches based on the interests and strengths of his students is amazing. We spent little time practicing chords and technique but “dived” right in to playing simple pieces. I learned improved techniques because I realized I could then play better. Most important, I never felt under any pressure to practice a certain amount each day. Alex was “present” and supportive however I played at any lesson. Once I got my own goals straight – to be a little bit better each week than I was the last week – it has been nothing but a joy working with Alex. Thanks to Alex, playing the piano (and sometimes even singing a little bit) has greatly enriched my retirement years."