I joined the PEL piano coaching program led by Ms. Alexandra Tsirkel about 5 and half
months ago. I cannot believe the remarkable results!
This program aims to teach the student skills, elevate understanding and appreciation of
piano music, and inspire lifelong learning of music.
Before the beginning of the program, Ms. Tsirkel spent time to discuss my interest in
piano and aspirations and we established goals specifically for me. The program is
tailored to me based on my level and my goals. It included much more than piano
lessons - Ms. Tsirkel incorporated music theory, history, practice and performance best
practices and much more, in her teaching during lessons and shared weekly video
lectures that covered a wide range of topics crucial to becoming a serious piano player.
The program also includes weekly practice notes and phone calls about practice
progress.
I am a beginner in piano. The PEL program is an intensive focused project that truly
answered my life-long yearning to learn more about music, and kick-started my musical
education! Within 5 months of studying with Ms. Tsirkel, I met the goals we established
at the beginning - playing original pieces written by masters such as Chopin and
Schubert.
Since the program is open to adults, I highly recommend PEL to adult music lovers at all
levels - You will not only elevate your piano playing to a significantly higher level from
teaching by Ms. Tsirkel, you will also experience transformation of understanding of
musical arts from coaching by Ms. Tsirkel. Go for it 🙂
Jody
I recently completed a 3 month piano course with PEL. This has been an incredible musical journey! I
have played the piano my entire life, ( now I'm 66), however, I learned more in 3 months with PEL than a
lifetime of on and off lessons. It has increased my knowledge of piano technique, speed ability,
memorization skills, and sound creation. I now choose to practice daily for two to four hours and can
hardly wait to get to the piano each day!
Alexandra has insight to see and hear exactly what I need and has the appropriate musical suggestions,
(scales, drills, etudes, stretching exercises, books to read, etc.) to improve my playing ability. She is
professional in all of her teaching. My favorite part is the detailed notes provided at the end of each
lesson. She outlines measure by measure how to attack and conquer any difficult passages. Outlined in
the notes are daily practice loads that quickly progress the ability to learn new music and to memorize it
along the way. I saved the notes and still continue to read and apply the suggestions to new pieces of
literature.
If you are ready to dive into an intensely focused, yet fun and invigorating musical experience, you are
ready for Piano Excellence for Life. Alexandra is a delightfully gifted pianist and knowledgeable educator.
She is friendly and inspiring. I am so grateful she is part of my music!
Jenelle
Thanks to my wonderful teacher, Alexandra Tsirkel,who provided such comprehensive and
patient instruction! Her weekly detailed practice recommendations plus mid-week evaluation
of my practice recordings allowed me to be much more efficient
It was a mutual labor of love . I am very proud of my progress (not something that I can
easily recognize). My goal was to play Bach/Marcello Adagio BWV 974 sensitively AND
technically correct. Through heroic efforts over m. 24, WE got there in the end! I highly
recommend taking this program. It will bring you such joy!
Sylvia