TESTIMONIALS
2024
From Praveen, father of Sohum:
" I sent my 5 year old for beginner piano classes, and he thoroughly enjoyed it. Maggie is very skillful, and flexible to accommodate our requests. "
From Jen, mother of Henry:
" Our 7-year-old son Henry started piano lessons with Maggie this summer, and he absolutely loves it! He had taken piano lessons in the past but mentioned that he didn’t really learn much, not even how to read notes on the staff. With Maggie, it’s been a completely different experience. She engages Henry in an active way, encouraging him to figure things out on his own instead of simply giving him the answers. This has given him a great sense of accomplishment and has made him eager to learn more.
Maggie also encourages creativity—Henry has even started creating his own little tunes, and they wrote them down on staff paper together. Now, it’s turning into a little piece, and Henry is so proud of it! Maggie always uses positive praise with Henry, and as a parent, I’ve also learned a lot from her about how to communicate with my kids, which has really improved our relationship. Thanks to Maggie!
Maggie is always punctual, and Henry loves her friendly cats and dog. Her studio is very close to where we live, making it super convenient to drop Henry off for his weekly lessons. It’s been amazing to watch his progress—he can now play short pieces much more smoothly, with dynamics. I’m delighted to see how much he has grown!
From Saanvi:
" We found Maggie on Google search and set up a trial lesson for our 5-year-old daughter, and we couldn't be happier! Maggie was super nice and patient, especially since our daughter doesn't quite have a 30-minute concentration span yet. She even recommended a few local music centers for group lessons to get started, which we really appreciate. We're excited to try those out, and we’ll definitely reach out to Maggie when our daughter is ready for one-on-one lessons! "
From Debora, mother of Giuliana:
(Updated from 2017)
" Wonderful teacher/mentor. Ms Maggie does an amazing job at teaching my daughter piano lessons. Today was the first recital and every student did an amazing job thanks to the wonderful teacher that they have. If you are looking for a teacher, we highly recommend Ms Maggie! "
From Jesus, father of Giuliana:
" Ms. Lo has been teaching our daughter for more than seven years, we have seen our daughter grow to love music due to Ms. Lo’s piano teaching. Now that our daughter knows how to read notes, she picked up cello on her own. She continues to take piano exams to grow her skills. We highly recommend Ms. Lo’s expertise on teaching piano. "
2023
From Cora L.:
(Translated by ChatGPT)
" Since I was young, I've always wished to learn how to play the piano. However, back in those days, having three meals a day was already considered fulfilling enough, and asking my mother to pay for piano lessons was not an easy request. So, playing the piano remained a dream for me. Time flew by, and before I knew it, I reached the retirement age of 65 last year. That longing to learn how to play the piano resurfaced in my mind.
Through a friend's recommendation, I met Maggie. Starting in July 2022, I began learning the piano from her in her studio. I approached it with trepidation because, at my age, my fingers had stiffened, my eyesight had weakened, and my memory wasn't as good. Not to mention, reading sheet music and coordinating both hands made me doubt if I could handle it.
Luckily, I encountered Maggie, an excellent teacher. Her teaching method was professional; she chose piano books suitable for seniors and explained their content to me in detail. Whenever I didn't understand something, she patiently explained it to me. She often demonstrated the correct finger positions and techniques, gently correcting me when I made mistakes, never letting me feel pressured. When I struggled with certain sections, she encouraged me to keep trying and practice more.
Gradually, from knowing nothing about sheet music or distinguishing my left hand from my right, I learned to start with playing a measure, then a small section, and eventually a whole piece. Along the way, Maggie would give me specific feedback on areas needing improvement, hoping for my progress.
Although I still feel like a kindergarten student in piano class, I've now learned how to read chords, sheet music, and use the pedal. Adjusting to my level, Maggie simplified two songs I love—"Li Xianglan" and "Mariage d'amour"—so that I could enjoy playing them, adding joy to the experience of learning and playing the piano! "
(Originally written in Traditional Chinese)
" 我自幼就很希望懂得彈鋼琴，可是那個年代，有三餐溫飽已經很滿足，要媽媽再付學費給我學彈琴，又談何容易呢！所以彈鋼琴對我來說，一直以來都只是一個夢想 。時間很快，不經不覺我去年已到達到65歲退休年齡，那種追求學習彈琴的夢想，又再次在我腦海浮現起來。
經過朋友的介紹，我認識了鋼琴老師Maggie，於2022年七月份起，我就開始到老師的琴室跟老師學琴了。帶著戰戰兢兢的心情，因為年紀大了，手指都僵硬了、眼睛老化了、記憶力衰退了，莫說還要看五線譜和要用雙手去協調，真是懷疑自己能否應付。
幸運地我遇上Maggie這位出色的老師，她的教法很專業，她選用適合長者用的琴書，並把內容詳細的向我解釋，遇到我有不明白的地方，她很有耐性慢慢的講解；又常常向我示範正確的手指姿勢和用法，當我有不正確時，她會溫柔地指正我，使我不會覺得因為犯錯而感到有壓力；遇到有些小節我總是彈不好的時候，她會鼓勵我要繼續努力和多練習。
漸漸地，我從開始完全不懂什麼是五線譜，自己左右手也搞不清楚，我學會了先從彈一個小節開始，到彈一小段，然後彈一首曲子。從中老師會再詳細告訴我有什麼地方需要改善的，希望我能夠有進步。
雖然我覺得自己仍然是鋼琴課的幼稚園學生，可是我現在學會了如何看和弦（chord)、五線譜和用腳踏(pedal)。老師還按著我的程度，特別為我把兩首我很喜歡的曲子：李香蘭和夢中的婚禮(Mariage d’amour)編寫成簡易版，好讓我也能夠彈到自己喜愛的曲子，加添了學琴和彈琴的樂趣！"
From Xi L., mother of Paris:
" During this summer vacation, my 7-year-old daughter's piano teacher had some matters to attend to and couldn't teach for two months. I was very worried that my daughter might neglect her piano practice. Fortunately, a friend introduced us to Maggie, who saved our summer. Maggie is gentle and sweet, incredibly patient, and highly experienced with students. She adjusts the pace of learning based on each child's personality, knowing when to increase speed and practice and when to introduce new sheet music to keep the child's interest alive. The teacher emphasizes expressing a piece beautifully and melodiously, rather than just completing the performance. Even me gained many valuable insights from some of these techniques. My daughter really likes Maggie, and she's become more proactive in playing the piano than before. We were so lucky to have Maggie. "
From Jian W., mother of Max:
" I am delighted to write a review for my son's piano teacher, Maggie.
My son is 6, and has been studying piano with Maggie for 1.5 years. Before that, he has been in some group piano lessons for about 1 year. The progress he has made with Maggie has been remarkable. Maggie's kind and patient demeanor creates a nurturing environment where he feels comfortable expressing himself and exploring the music he enjoys. Her ability to help him pick up songs he likes has been instrumental in his growth as a young musician. My favorite moment recently is when they are playing and singing “My stupid heart” together.
The teaching location for my son's lessons is at our house, which offers convenience and comfort for my son’s learning experience. Having lessons in a familiar environment allows him to feel relaxed and focused during each session. Maggie brings her expertise and resources, ensuring that he receives a comprehensive and enriching learning experience.
Maggie's timeliness, scheduling, availability, flexibility, and professionalism are outstanding. She values punctuality and is always on time for each lesson, demonstrating her respect for her students' time. Maggie maintains a weekly basis for lessons, providing a consistent routine that fosters progress and growth. Moreover, she exhibits a high level of professionalism in her communication and organization. Her flexibility allows her to accommodate our scheduling needs, making it convenient for us to continue lessons.
Through Maggie's guidance, my son has experienced great improvement and growth in his piano skills. In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Maggie as a piano teacher for young learners. Her kind and patient demeanor, extensive experience, and dedication to each student's growth make her an exceptional mentor. "
From Yuan F., mother of Ellie:
" Our 12 yr old daughter, Ellie, has taken lessons from Maggie for over a year with excellent results. Maggie is her 3rd piano teacher and our favorite choice to date. Ellie has been involved in music as a singer since she was six yrs old. Her voice coach got her a gig for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at Stanford University. He has had her perform, often times solo but otherwise with a group, at a number of high schools, churches and Community Colleges. Americas Got Talent responded to us last year and requested a second audition. We complied but they did not get back to us right away. Her voice coach encouraged us to find a piano teacher under the assumption that Ellie would be more marketable if she could play and sing at the same time. Normally her voice coach plays piano while she sings. So we looked around and found Maggie Lo who was clearly a better teacher than Ellie's previous two. AGT then sent us free tickets to a show last month so at least they didn't lose our email. We drove down to Pasadena to watch. It was pretty cool. We can see that Maggie Lo is helping Ellie get better at piano and hope that in another couple of years our "young lady" gets another audition. We hope to get better seats and feel sure that we will if our little girl gets her chance on stage. We have looked closely and think that Maggie can help us make this happen. "
From Susan C.:
" My 6.5-year-old son has been taking private piano lessons with Maggie since he was 5, in the comfort of our home. We initially enrolled him in group lessons at a music center when he was 4, but we switched to one-on-one lessons with Maggie when we felt he was ready. Maggie has been an incredibly gentle and patient teacher, even during my son’s most energetic moments. She gives him a 1-minute break every 15 minutes, which helps him refocus and concentrate better. Maggie is consistently punctual and has accommodated us on several occasions when we needed to change our schedule. She is also diligent about keeping us updated on our son’s progress and providing us with helpful suggestions on how to help him improve his practice. Furthermore, Maggie’s selection of piano books is top-notch. Even without any prior musical background, I find them easy to follow when practicing with my son. Maggie’s knowledge and professionalism shine through in her lessons. She teaches my son proper finger placement and how to read musical notes more quickly. He has progressed from playing single tunes with each hand to playing Bach’s Menuet in G with both hands. Maggie emphasizes the importance of parental involvement during practice, which I’ve found to be true. When we’re engaged with our son during practice, he’s more willing to put in the effort to improve. One of the things I appreciate the most about Maggie is her flexibility. She lets my son pick his favorite songs and modifies them into easy-to-follow piano sheet music versions so he can learn or play his favorite tunes. In addition to learning basic music theory, my son is also learning to play his favorite songs, which makes him even more excited to practice. Maggie also teaches my son some easy Christmas pieces in the fall, and he performed them at school before winter break, receiving lots of positive feedback from classmates and teachers. He was very happy about it and gained lots of confidence. Overall, I highly recommend Maggie to anyone looking for a piano teacher. Her gentle and patient demeanor, professionalism, and flexible teaching style have made a significant impact on my son’s musical growth. "
From Shveta A.:
" I hired Maggie to teach piano to my 5-year-old daughter at home. My daughter was very new to piano and had tried going to a school before that we had to discontinue. I have been very pleased with Maggie and her style of teaching - she is sweet and gentle with my daughter and makes her feel at ease. How my daugheter feels about interacting with a teacher is a strong factor in whether she would agree to continue or not - and she did for many many months. Maggie is very professional and always shows up on time. She even accommodated a couple of instances where I had to reschedule last-minute because my daughter was too tired to learn. In a span of a few months, my daughter can read the notes and play simple tunes. I also liked that Maggie emphasized learning the right technique with finger placements. She had great book recommendations that were easy for my daughter to follow. She would also update me after every class on what they did in class and occasionally give me feedback on how my daughter is doing and if she needs extra practice at home. I would happily recommend Maggie if you're looking for piano lessons for your child. "
From Mayan H.:
" Ms. Maggie has been my 13-year-old daughter’s piano teacher since my daughter was 7. Maggie has been instrumental in helping my daughter through all the ABRSM exams, and she scored exceptionally well on her Grade 5 exam. During the pandemic, Maggie made the switch to teaching online via FaceTime, and she’s now back to in-person lessons, which we appreciate greatly. Maggie is extremely dedicated to helping my daughter improve on her exam pieces. She also ensures that my daughter gains a solid understanding of playing scales, even though they aren’t required for the exams. Maggie is an incredibly flexible teacher who’s always willing to work with my daughter on other pieces she wants to learn, now that she’s taking a break from the exams. What I appreciate most about Maggie is that she doesn’t simply teach my daughter to play the correct notes for the pieces. Instead, she works meticulously on how to express the piece, making every melody sound more lyrical and beautiful. My daughter has developed a much better understanding of the tones, colors, and moods of each piece, as well as the composers’ characters throughout the years. Her sight-reading skills have improved significantly, and she genuinely enjoys taking lessons with Ms. Maggie. We highly recommend Maggie to anyone looking for an excellent piano teacher. "
2022
From Kevin N., father of Jacob:
" We were recommended to Maggie by a friend to teach our 15-year-old son Jacob, who has been taking piano lessons for about 8 years. His previous teacher was too strict, and as a result, he didn’t enjoy the lessons and found it too stressful. Although we appreciate the former teacher’s high expectations for Jacob’s talent, he didn’t like being pushed too hard. Jacob wants to play for his own enjoyment, but he struggles with learning the correct techniques for advanced pieces on his own. Maggie has been a breath of fresh air for us. She assigns pieces that help him improve his techniques before moving onto the advanced pieces he wants to learn, and she also includes finger technique exercises to help him overcome his weaknesses. Maggie is incredible patient when explaining the pieces to Jacob. She uses creative explanations to help him understand the melodies better, and Jacob really enjoys her teaching style. He prefers to have lessons every two weeks for an hour, and Maggie is always accommodating to our schedule. She never pushes Jacob too hard and adjusts her teaching progress with him based on his improvements and abilities. We have noticed that Jacob is enjoying his lessons a lot more than before, and he is making good progress. Maggie keeps us updated via email about Jacob’s progress after each lesson and we are grateful to have found her. We highly recommend Maggie to anyone looking for a patient and talented piano teacher. By the way, don’t worry about her kitties and puppy in her studio; they nap quietly during the lessons, so they won’t be a disturbance at all. "
From Keshita U.:
" Maggie is an amazing piano teacher. Her genuine interest in the instrument and her students comes through in every lesson. Maggie is incredibly knowledgeable about music and is very capable of teaching both in person and online classes. She can tell when a note is wrong and how to fix it, even on Facetime. She also understands her students very well and is often willing to adapt lessons to her students’ schedules. Since she has such a good read on her student’s strength and weakness, she can help ensure their success in exams. I’ve been with her for 3 years now and I’ve done well on every exam I’ve taken. I would highly recommend taking lessons with Maggie. "
" Maggie is an amazing piano teacher. Her genuine interest in the instrument and her students comes through in every lesson. Maggie is incredibly knowledgeable about music and is very capable of teaching both in person and online classes. She can tell when a note is wrong and how to fix it, even on Facetime. She also understands her students very well and is often willing to adapt lessons to her students’ schedules. Since she has such a good read on her student’s strength and weakness, she can help ensure their success in exams. I’ve been with her for 3 years now and I’ve done well on every exam I’ve taken. I would highly recommend taking lessons with Maggie. "
From Jarad P.:
" We came across Maggie’s website through a Google search and decided to schedule a trial lesson for our 9-year-old son. He had previously taken piano lessons with another teacher before the pandemic for a few years. However, his previous teacher moved to another state and was unable to teacher him anymore. Maggie was patient and helpful in correcting his incorrect fingering habits that he had developed before and with a keen eye for identifying his weaknesses, Maggie provided us with helpful suggestions on how to further support our son’s practice. Maggie’s clear instruction on efficient practicing have been invaluable. It’s not easy to correct ingrained habits, but Maggie’s patience and support have made a significant difference in our son’s progress. He has made remarkable improvement since starting lessons with Maggie, particularly in his ability to read notes more quickly. We are grateful for Maggie’s expertise and highly recommend her to anyone seeking a skilled and patient piano teacher. "
" We came across Maggie’s website through a Google search and decided to schedule a trial lesson for our 9-year-old son. He had previously taken piano lessons with another teacher before the pandemic for a few years. However, his previous teacher moved to another state and was unable to teacher him anymore. Maggie was patient and helpful in correcting his incorrect fingering habits that he had developed before and with a keen eye for identifying his weaknesses, Maggie provided us with helpful suggestions on how to further support our son’s practice. Maggie’s clear instruction on efficient practicing have been invaluable. It’s not easy to correct ingrained habits, but Maggie’s patience and support have made a significant difference in our son’s progress. He has made remarkable improvement since starting lessons with Maggie, particularly in his ability to read notes more quickly. We are grateful for Maggie’s expertise and highly recommend her to anyone seeking a skilled and patient piano teacher. "
2019
From Betty K., mother of Caroline:
" My 9 years old daughter Caroline takes private piano lessons with Ms. Maggie for over 2 years. Her music material is systematic and she's very experienced in teaching kids. Caroline progresses steadily and gains confidence now. I highly recommend this teacher. "
From Irene:
" Maggie is the most fabulous piano teacher that we have found. "
" Maggie is the most fabulous piano teacher that we have found. "
2018
From Ida:
" I've learned piano when I was young with my older sister but she didn't have much patience with me so I stopped. Now I'm over 60 years old and finally have more time for myself, I want to start again and fortunately, I've found Ms. Maggie. I've been taking private piano lessons with Ms. Maggie for over 5 years. She is very patient with me, esp. when Spanish is my first language and I’m not very good in English. Ms. Maggie always tries her best to communicate with me using simpler English words that I understand. She explains everything very clearly to me and make sure I get it. I am so happy now because I am able to play many songs I like. I really enjoy taking piano lessons with Ms. Maggie. "
From Cydney:
" Ms. Maggie is an amazing piano teacher. She has been teaching me since I was 12, and I’m now preparing for my debut family recital, where I’ll be playing all my favorite pieces. My mom is a huge fan of Richard Clayderman, and Ms. Maggie had taught me many of his pieces. She also introduced me to Yiruma’s piano pieces and we love them! She’s been very helpful in putting together my recital program, and I’m grateful for her guidance and support over the years. "
From Shirley:
" My 14yo daughter has taken piano lessons before but she didn't learn a lot from the previous teachers. The previous teachers didn't correct her fingering. She didn't like to practice because she couldn't find the excitement from playing the piano. We found Ms. Maggie back in 2014 and she's the best teacher so far. She encourages my daughter a lot and she's very patient with my daughter even when she didn't practice much in the beginning. Her teaching style is fun and my daughter loves it. I can tell she cares a lot for my daughter as well as all her other students. Suddenly my daughter started to have a strong desire to practice piano regularly. It was like magic! She can play a lot of pieces very smoothly now. "
" I've learned piano when I was young with my older sister but she didn't have much patience with me so I stopped. Now I'm over 60 years old and finally have more time for myself, I want to start again and fortunately, I've found Ms. Maggie. I've been taking private piano lessons with Ms. Maggie for over 5 years. She is very patient with me, esp. when Spanish is my first language and I’m not very good in English. Ms. Maggie always tries her best to communicate with me using simpler English words that I understand. She explains everything very clearly to me and make sure I get it. I am so happy now because I am able to play many songs I like. I really enjoy taking piano lessons with Ms. Maggie. "
From Cydney:
" Ms. Maggie is an amazing piano teacher. She has been teaching me since I was 12, and I’m now preparing for my debut family recital, where I’ll be playing all my favorite pieces. My mom is a huge fan of Richard Clayderman, and Ms. Maggie had taught me many of his pieces. She also introduced me to Yiruma’s piano pieces and we love them! She’s been very helpful in putting together my recital program, and I’m grateful for her guidance and support over the years. "
From Shirley:
" My 14yo daughter has taken piano lessons before but she didn't learn a lot from the previous teachers. The previous teachers didn't correct her fingering. She didn't like to practice because she couldn't find the excitement from playing the piano. We found Ms. Maggie back in 2014 and she's the best teacher so far. She encourages my daughter a lot and she's very patient with my daughter even when she didn't practice much in the beginning. Her teaching style is fun and my daughter loves it. I can tell she cares a lot for my daughter as well as all her other students. Suddenly my daughter started to have a strong desire to practice piano regularly. It was like magic! She can play a lot of pieces very smoothly now. "
2017
From Debora, mother of Giuliana:
From Debora, mother of Giuliana:
" I feel that you are great with my daughter. She has improved a lot ever since you have been her teacher. Giuliana loves Ms. Maggie. "
From Maria:
" Maggie is an outstanding piano teacher. I've been learning piano from her for almost 2 years now and Maggie has taught me a lot about music. She's also very considerate when I'm busy with my family and my work. She doesn't push me in those times. She explains every detail and technique to me very patiently. She's very accommodating to people like me who can't practice as much as I should due to family and work. She is willing to go with your pace as long as she knows you're trying your best to learn and improve. "
2016
From Arianne:
" I have been taking private piano lessons with Ms. Maggie since 2013. I think she is the best piano teacher I've ever had among all the piano teachers I've ever had. She let me choose the pieces I want to learn besides our regular piano books. She is very kind and patient. I have learned a lot from her. "
From Catherine:
" My son started taking piano lessons with Ms. Maggie since 2015 when he was 10. He had never learned piano before but he's learning very fast with Ms. Maggie. He likes taking piano lessons with Ms. Maggie and he practices a lot at home on his own. I didn't even have to remind him to practice every day. Ms. Maggie explains everything very patiently to my son (finger techniques, the mood of every piece, etc). I will definitely recommend Ms. Maggie. "
From Arianne:
" I have been taking private piano lessons with Ms. Maggie since 2013. I think she is the best piano teacher I've ever had among all the piano teachers I've ever had. She let me choose the pieces I want to learn besides our regular piano books. She is very kind and patient. I have learned a lot from her. "
From Catherine:
" My son started taking piano lessons with Ms. Maggie since 2015 when he was 10. He had never learned piano before but he's learning very fast with Ms. Maggie. He likes taking piano lessons with Ms. Maggie and he practices a lot at home on his own. I didn't even have to remind him to practice every day. Ms. Maggie explains everything very patiently to my son (finger techniques, the mood of every piece, etc). I will definitely recommend Ms. Maggie. "