"Mania has taught me for almost thirteen years. I am an adult student, and began learning piano from Mania in my late thirties. It’s not easy to learn as an adult, and I think it must also be difficult to teach an adult. My enthusiasm (far) outstrips my natural ability, but Mania works with what I have, patiently, steadily working to help me improve. She is always encouraging and supportive. I look forward to my lesson with her each week, and I am grateful to her for sharing her knowledge of music and the piano with me." - Wayne V.
I have studied under Mania since late 2003, and she has not only
helped shape me as a pianist but also as a person. I have both experienced and
seen the dedication she pours into her teaching. Her patience, kindness and
love for piano create a comfortable learning environment where students can
explore and reach their full potential. I have not only learned techniques that
aid me in music but skills such as discipline in practice that I can apply to
other aspects of my life. I am incredibly thankful and proud that I can call
her my teacher. - Nina V.
It has been a life saver for me to have my piano lessons at home. I started when my children were young and it allowed me to have music in the house while they were growing up. Mania is patient, kind and diligent about her pursuit to improve your piano skills. She has worked with my shortcomings in ability and is always positive and supportive. I hope that she will continue to add young students so that they can learn to have an appreciation for music as they grow up. She has become a friend to the family after all these years and will teach you with her infectious love of the piano. - April
One
day, a sweet little lady showed up in our living room. My parents sat my six
year old self down and said, "Tatiana, you're going to be taking piano
lessons from Mania." I replied, "Okay!," naive to what
significance this simple decision would have on my future. The first several
years, I didn't want to take lessons. I thought, what's the point? I'm
fine with my Radio Disney! I fought hard, was stubborn, flaunted lethargy...
But Mania was patient. Her passion for fine music was radiant and infectious.
Reflecting back now, I am positive that is what allowed her to persist. And for
that, I am forever grateful. I am now twenty-two years old, and I so greatly
cherish my ongoing friendship with Mania. She taught me how to practice, how to
persist, how to demand more of myself, and how to get results. These success
principles not only translated to the piano but to life as well. And to me,
Mania is more than just a piano teacher— she is a dear friend, coach, and
mentor. - Tatiana C.
Mania Vehouni have been teaching my three daughters for the past
four years. We have been very pleased with her expertise and knowledge of
the music and the piano. Her love of music is shown through her patience
as a teacher and have guided the girls through several years of lessons.
Mania's dedication to teaching is often times above and beyond one can ever
expect, and she is also very genuine and kind to her students. I have to say
that my daughter's piano techniques are very polished because of the help of
Mania.
- Amy M.
It has been a life saver for me to have my piano lessons at home. I started when my children were young and it allowed me to have music in the house while they were growing up. Mania is patient, kind and diligent about her pursuit to improve your piano skills. She has worked with my shortcomings in ability and is always positive and supportive. I hope that she will continue to add young students so that they can learn to have an appreciation for music as they grow up. She has become a friend to the family after all these years and will teach you with her infectious love of the piano. - April
