Nick, in Mesa AZ
I have been taking lessons from Debbie for eight years. At the beginning I wasn’t really motivated. The longer I stuck with the piano I started to enjoy it little by little. Debbie has created a bond between myself and the feeling I have for the piano.
Debbie has been an inspiration, role model, and a friend. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to learn not only the piano but responsibility.
Pam, in Mesa AZ
Debbie has been teaching our children piano for the last 14 years, and we have been so happy with her studio. Being a pianist and teacher myself, I am quite picky. Debbie is extremely organized and offers great learning opportunities through the East Valley Music Teacher’s Association as well as her own studio recitals and group lessons.
My children love her point system. It keeps them motivated to practice and to be involved in musical activities all year long. Debbie is wonderful at teaching kids to play with beautiful expression and great technique as well as theory. She has very high expectations, and yet has fun with my children and enjoys them.
What a great, positive teacher – we have been so lucky to have her!
Teri, in Gilbert AZ
Our family has been blessed to have Debbie Saifi as our piano teacher for the last eight years. Debbie’s high standards (practice, practice, practice!) are balanced with superhuman patience and a regular dose of fun. She keeps her young learners encouraged and engaged.
My three daughers each began by simply learning the notes on the page, but in their own time, and thanks to the kind encouragement of their teacher, they have blossomed into young women who love the music. When my Samantha, who is now 21 and out on her own, comes home for a quick visit, she’ll always sit down at the piano and play something, perhaps for us, probably just because she wants to. At least one of her sisters will follow up with an encore. It is an unspeakable joy for us to have this music in our home. I can’t thank Debbie enough for it.
Isadora, in Mesa AZ
Debbie is an amazing instructor! She has a curriculum which lays a solid foundation for piano but also manages to keep things fun and motivating for her students!
Liam is motivated to work hard because Debbie has incorporated so many incentives for practice, performance, and extracurricular activities. I am impressed with how much he has grown in the last couple of years and how his enthusiasm for piano stays strong. Last year when we were driving home from the end of the year piano recital he proclaimed, “This was the best day of my life. Most of the time I wish I was my big brother, but today I’m glad I’m me”.
Jackie, in Mesa AZ
My son has been taking lessons with Debbie Saifi at Red Mountain Piano Studio for over 5 years. We were so fortune to have been recommended to her studio. She is a truly fantastic teacher.
She teaches all levels of students at their level, in a patient, caring environment. When taking lessons at Red Mountain Piano Studio, it can be if you choose, more than just showing up for weekly lessons. This is what I really like about our son taking lessons there. Mrs. Saifi plans activities for students to do through out the year that encourage learning terminology and skills that will help them with all facets of music.
I also like that she not only teaches music but community service as well. Students that wish to participate are given the opportunity to play at local malls and nursing homes. Speaking as a parent who knows, it makes you very proud to see your child learning a musical instrument, sharing that talent with others and enjoying doing so!
Debbie helps build future musicians as well as thoughtful citizens. We are hoping our youngest will soon be at Red Mountain Piano Studio!