Student & Concert Reviews

★★★★★

“I've spent years struggling to find the passion to stick with piano, and I finally found a teacher who exceeded any expectations I had for myself. Dr. Maria 'Masha' Pisarenko's No Red Button philosophy has transformed me from a timid perfectionist into a player with realistic goals, a clear understanding of what it takes to achieve them, and a step by step path to actualize my version of success with the piano.”

— Sterling D., adult studentYelp

★★★★★

“After being away from piano lessons for 15 years… Dr. Pisarenko is a great instructor for me. She's kind and patient and encouraging… very reasonable rates and top notch instruction. She's the best!”

— Guillo L., returning adult studentYelp

★★★★★

“I started lessons with her at 22 years old as a complete beginner with zero experience and have already learned so much from her…”

— Seth A., adult beginnerGoogle

★★★★★

“Mrs. Masha is an amazing teacher and has really helped me improve playing piano, focusing on both the musicality of the pieces and the technical aspects. She is great at perfecting the pieces, while being friendly and supportive.”

— Michael V., adult studentGoogle

★★★★★

“I got to know Ms. Masha in a choir I participated in. She was the guest soloist, playing an exquisite and impressive rendition of Beethoven's Choral Fantasy in C with the Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society.”

— Albert S., studentGoogle

★★★★★

“I took piano lessons for a few years as a kid… Dr. Pisarenko has been wonderful!!! She is very patient, very flexible with scheduling and I have learned so much from her in such a short period of time!”

— Sarah K., adult beginnerYelp

★★★★★

“A very professional teacher with a doctoral degree in piano — she is patient and detail-oriented… she always tries to encourage her students to improve. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a talented piano teacher.”

— Eva X.Yelp

★★★★★

“A very knowledgeable teacher and an outstanding pianist… Her attention to detail and expression is incredible. I recommend Masha to all of my friends and everyone is delighted with her instruction.”

— Katerina W., adult studentYelp

★★★★★

“Dr. Masha is a wonderful piano instructor. She is very enthusiastic about teaching and goes above and beyond with patience. Highly recommended professional instructor with excellent accolades and a doctorate in music.”

— Alexander H.Yelp

“The Siberian-born artist has performed throughout Europe, and has won various competitions… a featured performer on Nevada Public Radio and a guest soloist with numerous orchestras.”

— Salt Lake Tribune

“A mature, highly experienced performing artist… can render the sincere emotion and deep feelings of the composers.”

— Southern Utah University

“She has performed on some of the most prestigious stages of the world, including in Russia, Asia, Europe, and the United States.”

— Clark County, NV

“Music is language, and language is music … It helps us open our minds to new ideas, new ways of looking at the world.”

— Review-Journal, in a feature on her