Piano Lesson Books

Testimonials

For more information on my philosophy for learning piano and my method of teaching, please see how these piano lesson books work. Helena Sandler

What are students and teachers saying
about these piano books?

From Facebook:
"Hello from a 1960’s Montreal student
Helena, I was just playing the piano and thinking about how grateful I am to you for your wonderful influence.
I hope you are well and would love to chat. Your devoted fan and student."
Kathy E.

"Hi Helena,
I just wanted to say that my son Evan and I are really enjoying your books!! I think you did a perfect job in writing them and explaining everything in a way that children can understand. Evan's really enjoying the learning process and is really progressing rapidly. I'm so glad I stumbled upon your web site!! Thanks kindly,"
Brigid K

"I've been using Helena's method since Spring 2000. It's a delightful thing to hear the tunes like Beethoven's Fifth daily, and know my four children ages 14, 12, 9, and 7 are having a grand time. Piano lessons don't cost a cent. I've given them the tools, the piano, the books and I help when asked, otherwise I say nothing. Piano playing is now part of their daily routine, so we learn together. Even for a parent who is not a musician, you can read, so you can do this, it's so elementary. Also, the exposure to music can open many 'surprising' doors."
V. de K. Family

 

"Dear Helena,
I now have absolutely no success in my piano playing. I don’t really like my new piano teacher, because she doesn’t let me express my feelings in the music, like you let me. All I do the whole lesson is play pianissimo... When can I come over to where you live or you come over to our house? I need your help to give me my passion back."
Sergei F

"The philosophy behind this volume is to gather compositions from the classical repertoire that students can play and enjoy while gaining technique. The editor groups pieces that use the Alberti bass, broken and blocked chords, double thirds, five-finger patterns, repeated notes, staccato, tremolo, and legato,etc... experienced teachers will find the pieces useful for developing reading skills and for strengthening technical ideas."
Clavier Magazine, February 1996

 

"I regard her (Miss Helena Sandler) as an intelligent and experienced musician, who has had expert training in the piano, clarinet, and flute. She has proven herself to be a teacher with initiative and imagination. I am confident that she will be a valuable asset to any active musical community."
Professor Rose G.
Chairman, Keyboard Dept.
Faculty of Music, McGill University

 

"Helena Sandler was my piano teacher for four years.... more importantly she has passed on to me a love and appreciation of classical music. She enabled me to develop the discipline to play music technically well and the ability to interpret a musical work with insight."
Linda G.

 

"Helena, you help me in so many ways - not just in piano, but also helping me understand the world and myself. You're not just a teacher to me, you're one of my best friends as well."
Selene E.

 

"It was wonderful to speak with you! After buying your books, we took them home and left them on the piano. Sara, who I told you had NOT had a lot of fun playing the piano, started by herself, played and.......enjoyed it! That same day, our three children played, just for fun! So we are very encouraged. We will stay in contact with you. Thank you so much."
Jean Luc and Brigitte M.

 

"How satisfying to learn something that is enjoyed and sounds nice right away! By the way, I have four piano students now, and they all like your books."
Rachel L.

 

"Helena, I am not sure if you will remember me or not but I was a student of yours in the 1990's. I thought I would write to say thank you for all you taught me... I have recently begun to play piano again. I realized that was when I was most happiest. I wanted to write and to say thank you once again for teaching me to play the most beautiful instrument made."
Courtnay V.

 

"Dear Helena, I was very much taken with your music programs, and I know that my friend Norma was also very much impressed with what you have done. I just wanted to email you, and let you know that I have recommended your course to some ladies on a homeschool forum which I frequent, and will continue to do so whenever I come across the question of teaching piano at home - I too, will want to be getting your Advanced technique book before too long. Thank you for sharing with us, and for giving such a gift to music lovers and future music lovers. Most Sincerely,with Kind regards,"
Lorraine A.

"Hello Mrs. Sandler,

I wanted to thank you for your lovely books. Recently I started playing piano again. After years of wishing I had kept up with my piano lessons as a child I finally decided to stop wishing and do something about it. Now I'm playing Beethoven! I can hardly believe it.

The best thing is, my 8-year old nephew has also taken quite an interest in the piano and I've been teaching him what I remember from my childhood lessons and all that I'm learning now (I've started piano lessons again for myself).

He loves it and on Xmas Eve we both played a mini concert for the family and my nephew, Adolfo, played 3 xmas songs and it was great. He has a kidney disease which prevents him from playing sports like his older brother and everyone is thrilled he has taken such a liking to the piano. He caught on so fast, I was amazed.

Anyways, I just placed an order for the Primary Level 2 and I will get the check in the mail by tomorrow. Take care and a Happy New Year to you."
Sincerely,
Caroline A.

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