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My daughter really connected with Laurie, right from the start.  She has such a positive, energetic spirit, and is always encouraging! She has so many creative ways of teaching, and is great at explaining things in ways that are easy to understand. She gives her students just the right amount of challenge to move forward whileContinue reading “Always encouraging!”

Laurie Resila, thank you for this beautiful and moving tribute to our little congregation. We have so many wonderful memories to hold onto. There is no way we can adequately thank you and your students for your dedication to our music ministry. We were so lucky that you were willing to help us when weContinue reading “Loving heart and always joyful spirit”

My son, Chase has been a piano student of Mrs. Laurie Resila for 4 years.  During these 4 years Chase has grown so much under her instruction. Laurie always greets us with a friendly hello and a smile.  She is enthusiastic and positive and this positivity is exactly what Chase has needed.  Laurie strives to make piano funContinue reading “Has a gift for teaching piano”

My son, Aidan, began taking piano lessons with Laurie Resila during his freshman year of high school and continued on for several years.  He was interested in learning how to play the piano and Laurie was recommended from a friend.   Early on, Laurie was an excellent teacher who demonstrated patience and enthusiasm for musicContinue reading “Demonstrated patience and enthusiasm”

I had the pleasure of meeting Laurie Resila in 2008 when my oldest son started taking piano lessons with her. My middle son also took piano lessons with Mrs. Resila, for ten years! Although after a while he had learned to play the piano, Laurie continued to mentor him for talent shows, NYSSMA, playing theContinue reading “Taught him about beautiful piano playing and encouraged his passion…”

Laurie Resila is an extraordinary piano teacher. Generally, music lessons are a great method of giving children something to do other than to be on their phones or devices. Laurie takes this to a new level with tried and true methods of helping kids to set goals and keeping them motivated to learn! In additionContinue reading “Employs creative ways to keep students engaged”

Both of my children have been taking piano lessons from Laurie Resila for about 5 years now. In that time I have seen them both grow as musicians and students. Laurie has a great way to teach lessons to children. Not only do they get to learn how to play but she also incorporates musicContinue reading “Incorporates the “why” into their lessons”

Laurie taught all three of my boys piano over nine years.  Each rose to their own level of expertise, performing at school events, NYSSMA, community events and one even earned a little extra money playing piano!  Laurie uses small goals and takes the time to discover songs and music genres the kids are interested inContinue reading “Encouraged them to explore all areas of music”