“My piano lessons with Lisa Weiss have been life changing. On one side a busy life, on the other the times spent in practice and lessons. These have transformed my relation to the instrument and I treasure every hour spent with her: the good humor, the gentle prompts to take more risks, and the wonderful experience of learning from a brilliant musician. My earliest piano lessons were colored by a fear of wrong notes, as a young adult I tried to relearn. Then came Lisa Weiss. Every lesson is a pleasure and a discovery, to the point that I wish I had oodles of hours in the week to practice and widen my repertory.  Every lesson is filled with measured and thoughtful advice and the late bloomer that I am just wishes she had been my first teacher!”

Our family has been incredibly grateful to have Dr. Lisa Weiss as our daughter’s piano teacher since 2019. When our daughter started lessons at age seven, Dr. Weiss had a gift for making challenging concepts feel understandable and doable, and that strength has only become more impressive as the music has gotten more advanced. Dr. Weiss explains technique and musical ideas in a clear, encouraging way that truly connects with our daughter, and it has helped her build real confidence over the years.

We also appreciate how thoughtfully Dr. Weiss balances structure with creativity. She makes room for our daughter to choose pieces she genuinely loves, which keeps her motivated and excited to practice, while still weaving in the important fundamentals, including theory, chords, arpeggios, scales, and strong technique. A perfect example is how our daughter, by her own request, worked through all 15 of Bach’s Two-Part Inventions, which was a huge milestone. Over the years she has also learned pieces by Mozart, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky, and she is now learning Chopin and is excited to keep moving into more advanced repertoire. We feel lucky to have had such a steady, positive influence in our daughter’s musical growth, and we highly recommend Dr. Weiss to any family looking for an exceptional teacher and musician.

“Lisa Weiss is an incredible pianist. She always had me engaged in esoteric conversations about the relationship between me and the piano. Taking lessons with her, I learned so much. Not only did I learn about how to play the piano but also a lot about myself as a musician. I feel like you can gain quite a lot from her piano lessons, as long as you’re committed and seek to learn.”

“One time, I played through a couple of Chopin piano preludes, and instead of talking about notes and articulations and dynamics and forms and harmonies, Lisa opened this giant book about the formation of earth and life itself that contained magnificent photos. She said: “It’s all about this. The preludes are about these pictures”. It was her invitation to a free mind that allowed me to listen in another level to what I was playing. Now I know, with every note, that it’s all about those pictures.”

“Lisa has been an instrumental factor in my growth as a chamber musician as well as a soloist. In addition to being a wonder Professor, an invaluable source of support, and a good friend, lisa is the crème de la crème of concert pianists.”

“I consider Dr. Lisa Weiss to be a clear standout amongst a faculty of exceptional individuals.”

“I so admire your ability to impart not only valuable insights and concepts that have given me, even at my age, a sense of accomplishment, but also the spirit which you bring to your music and the excellence that you inspire.”

“Thank you so much for your kindness and your great patience. You are one of the most skilled, knowledgeable, and engaging teachers I have ever had. Your insights and analogies have opened my eyes and ears to a side of music that is more beautifully intricate than I have ever known. Because of you my love for music and the piano have increased.”

“The kids’ time with you has been an extremely wise and valuable investment, and we’re so lucky to have been able to work with you! Thank you for sharing your patience, kindness, and outstanding skills. Both kids found their time with you very special! You truly have a gift and generously share it with others.”

“When I decided to return to the piano after more than 55 years, I had the great good fortune to find Lisa Weiss. As a teacher, Lisa combines expert instruction in technique and theory with thoughtful conversations that deepen my understanding and appreciation of the music. I appreciate that Lisa encourages me to take risks. She nudges me to listen more attentively and to focus not only on playing the notes correctly, but also on the character and meaning of the music. Lisa is an extraordinary and innovative teacher. My two years with her have been both enriching and enjoyable.”