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Although she was my piano teacher for only five years, Ms. Resila has continued to be a teacher and mentor throughout my school career. Her talents exceed her ability to play the piano, and even her understanding of music as a whole. Ms. Resila forms a strong and positive bond with both her students andContinue reading “A teacher and mentor throughout my school career”

Thank you so much for another wonderful year of music 🙂 Despite all of the challenges (covid and virtual lessons) you still managed to provide a very productive and meaningful year! There were so many musical success stories – NYSSMA, jazz band, keyboards, solo at music showcase! Just so awesome! It will be exciting toContinue reading “Another wonderful year of music”

I have wanted to play the piano for years.  I took lessons about 25 years ago, and learned a lot.  However, this has always been something that I assumed I would never be able to do well enough to please even myself.  So I have only dabbled at it.  Last year I finally decided toContinue reading “Your boundless encouragement”

Wow- another successful year of music! We are so proud of both kids achieving the goals they set– Daniel has become more confident and is having fun, and Abby worked so hard and had an amazing experience at NYSSMA! Thank you for all of your help and encouragement! We don’t know what we would doContinue reading “You truly are one in a million!!”

Thank you so much for everything. I have grown so much as a musician since I started taking lessons from you, and I think a lot of that growth was from how you encouraged me to challenge myself. Even when there were times when I barely had any time or energy to practice you wereContinue reading “I know that I’m going to miss piano, and you”

Thank you so much for everything you’ve taught me over the past years. Taking piano from you really helped my musical growth, and even though I won’t be taking piano anymore, I know that I will ALWAYS use what I learned from you. You are a truly amazing teacher and I’ll never forget these pastContinue reading “I will ALWAYS use what I learned from you”

Dear Mrs. Resila, As my teacher for the greater portion of my life up to now, I cannot say thank you enough. Thank you for teaching me piano, but also perseverance, dedication and technique (as well as critical problem-solving skills). I cannot say where life will take me from here on out, but due toContinue reading “Due to your influence I’m sure I will be able to make do with whatever comes my way”

Wow- another successful year of music! We are so proud of both kids achieving the goals they set–Daniel has become more confident and is having fun, and Abby worked so hard and had an amazing experience at NYSSMA! Thank you for all of your help and encouragement! We couldn’t imagine being musical without you!! Love,Continue reading “We couldn’t imagine being musical without you!!”

Mrs. Resila, I just wanted to thank you for all you’ve done for me over the past three years! You have no idea the impact you have had on my life. In a short time, you taught me not only ho to play the piano, but ways to relate music to everyday life. You haveContinue reading “Thanks for being such an amazing teacher”

Mrs. Resila taught piano to our son and daughter for several years.  They started out knowing nothing and over several years learned to play very well.  Laurie is goal-oriented and she gave them achievable goals every week.  She is very patient and understanding.  She has been a music teacher for many years and also playsContinue reading “Ready to go through the extra mile”