"Sue Smith is one of the best teachers we've had the privilege to know.  I don't just mean a she's a great among piano teachers; I mean she's great among all teachers of any kind.  She has high standards and expects a lot, but couples that with being attentive, caring, and supportive.  She creates a fabulous environment for learning."    -the Clarkberg family

"Our 16 year old daughter, Olivia, has been studying with Sue Smith for 6 years. Liv now plays the piano very well and, more importantly to us, LOVES to play it. Sue deserves much of the credit. She has made the lessons rigorous and challenging enough that Liv makes clear progress from year to year, and at the same time has been sensitive to Liv's interests and tastes in music, thus making the lessons fun. We can't recommend Sue highly enough!"  -the Morelands

"Taking piano lessons as an adult from Sue Smith is a joyous experience!  She  is always able to help me learn to play music that is highly satisfying at my educational level.  She is engaging, sensitive and articulate in her teaching.  She is able to correct my (many) musical mistakes in a manner that inspires me to practice and learn rather than feel discouraged.  Anyone signing up to be a student of Sue Smith is in for a treat and incredible satisfying musical journey!"   -Susan Lerner

"Sue Smith has been a wonderful piano teacher for our daughter who began taking lessons at age 8 (3rd grade). Our daughter has enjoyed Sue's nurturing and encouraging approach, and is motivated by the high expectations that Sue sets. Sue doesn't simply teaches her students how to play the piano, but also teaches them music theory and how to perfect nuances within the music to truly make a piece shine. Sue prepares her students incredibly well for the annual "Festival" adjudication process, and also for the wonderful recitals that she hosts every year. I highly recommend Sue Smith's piano studio for students who are interested in learning and experiencing the joy of music."       -Nancy and Andy Weislogel

"What I like best about Sue as a teacher is that her approach is always "How can I make it easier for you to play this piece?" This may be as basic as changing the way you sit as the piano or the fingering you use in a fast passage, but it is always directed towards simplifying and enabling you to the overcome the problem.  I always feel as if we are working on a piece together, and that and that the process of making something sound better is a pleasurable to her as it is to me. I feel very fortunate to have discovered a teacher who is loves teaching. It is all too rare."    Gail Warhaft

"The first thought that comes to my mind when I think of Ms. Susan Smith is how very lucky my two grandchildren are to have her as their piano teacher. I can see the dramatic improvement in their music skills after just one year with Ms. Smith. Her fine teaching skills reflect not only the extensive knowledge she has in theory and performance, but also her intense passion and strong commitment to the profession.  She is encouraging, flexible, and has a wonderful sense of humour."    -Shanti Prasad

"Sue taught me everything from the location of middle C to how to tackle my favorite Chopin etude. I can only reminisce about those afternoons during which Sue patiently reminded "Slow practice!" or "Hands separate!" or the dreaded "Scales!"—sayings every seasoned student will recall with a chuckle; in retrospect, only Sue's unwavering high standards and commitment could have instilled those lessons in a student as stubborn as third-grade me.  From Sue, I learned to play music, but more importantly, I learned to appreciate it. Sue's special enthusiasm and sensitivity helped me discover my own musicality, without which music would not have become such a central part of my life. Indeed, through helping me cultivate my own passion, Sue led me not only to good music, but also to great memories and friendships."    -Owen Zhang