PARENTS COMMENT
“Arthur is a wonderful teacher. He is supportive and encouraging of all ages, levels, and abilities. The only thing required is pleasure in the music and having fun! His many, many years of teaching and playing make him the best instructor to nurture and develop a student’s music skills.” (Pamela, Wilton, CT)
“I’ve experienced a number of piano teachers in my community who offer piano lessons to my son but in the end, they simply didn’t have the teaching fundamentals necessary to bring music to life for my child. We finally found Arthur, and my child is thriving and loving music. And, through his time with Arthur, his confidence and self-esteem have soared.” (Katie, New Canaan, CT)
“Arthur is a wonderful teacher! My kids had several teachers before Arthur and they didn’t learn nearly as much as they have with him. Because he is a professional musician, my kids have gotten more than just a piano lesson. He has incorporated lessons on composition, as well as encouraging them to improvise on certain pieces in order to give the music a personal touch. He is patient and flexible, even allowing them to choose the music they want to learn. Finally, he can even come to your house, which is great for busy parents!! Five years and counting…” (Dawn, Wilton CT)
“Lessons with Arthur Lipner have been one of the best investments we’ve made for our son, with a return that far exceeds what we had imagined and goes well beyond musical ability. All teachers have an impact on the lives of their students, but for very few is that impact transformational. It is a rare breed of teacher who connects in such a way that they ignite a true passion for what they teach. Arthur is of that rare breed. My son had no prior experience with any instrument, but he was given a cowbell and a brief bit of instruction and that was the start of a journey that has him 10 years later composing, improvising, performing with bands, and recording in a professional studio. Importantly, not only has Mr. Lipner taught reading and writing music, technique and performance, but his own personal learning of music genres, the industry and all that comes from experience as a world-renowned musician who has performed and taught around the globe. His approach to teaching has certainly built skill, but also poise and confidence which extend to school work and life in general. It’s encouraged self-expression and an appreciation of the far-reaching impact music can have, including how playing an instrument can reduce stress. Mr. Lipner made the learning process fun and we never once had to tell our son to practice. He practiced and continues to practice because he loves what he’s learning.” (Theresa, Wilton, CT)
“If you’re child is excited about learning piano and music, Arthur is the first person to call.” (James, Wilton, CT)
“My daughter took jazz piano lessons with Arthur for two years. I was so impressed with Arthur’s teaching technique and philosophy and was very pleased with her progress. Most importantly, my daughter loved her lessons. She always had so much fun and was challenged at the same time. It was the highlight of her week. At the recitals I could tell that the other students felt the same way and I watched them progress and smile as well. It was always a joyful event. I highly recommend Arthur Lipner.” (Alicia, New Canaan, CT)
“My 3 kids had a great time taking piano lessons with Arthur, all starting about age six. My oldest continued through her teens and really enjoyed the variety of music she learned and the opportunity to play in local festivals. My two younger kids transitioned to string and wind instruments after several years of piano and quickly became successful due to their musical training with Arthur. All three are happy musicians to this date.” (Beth C., Wilton, CT)
STUDENTS COMMENT
“Piano lessons were always one of my favorite parts of the week and Arthur makes learning music so much fun. Piano has really had a big impact on my life and I continue to love music to this day.” (Meryl, Wilton CT studied 7 yrs)
“I started studying piano, improvisation and vibraphone with Arthur in the mid-90’s and still make the drive to take lessons. As one of the top vibes and marimba players in the world, I have always felt fortunate to be able to study with him. Some music theory and technique issues are hard to master, but Arthur is patient and will continue to explain things different ways until I understand them. This always makes my lessons extremely worthwhile. He’s a great player and we always have a fun time making music together.” (Chris, Milford, CT)
“I had the pleasure of being Arthur’s student in high school, and our lessons were always a highlight of my week. Whether we were working on a composition, learning about jazz theory, or just jamming, he always pushed me to be the best musician I could be. Our lessons were varied and catered around what I wanted to be learning. If I came in with a project, Arthur always had valuable things to teach me. lf I didn’t have a project, he would come up with great assignments for me (like writing for big band, percussion ensemble, or working on my jazz voicings and improvisatory skills). Arthur was also an invaluable resource during my college audition/application process and helped me get into my dream university. Highly recommended!” (Jonathan Bauerfeld is a NYC-based composer, orchestrator, music director and copyist. He has worked on Hamilton, King Kong, Sponge Bob and numerous other Broadway productions. His own show Legacy: The Book Of Names recently opened to critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. www.jonathanbauerfeld.com)
INTERNATIONAL APPEARANCES
“Lipner belongs to that rare category of master player that includes Art Tatum and Oscar Peterson…” (Chronicle Herald, Nova Scotia)
“From the depths of my heart I thank you, Arthur. You do great things for people.” (Mtro. Rodolfo Reyes Cortes, Coordinator of Artistic Events, Chiapas, Mexico)
“Everybody is totally buzzing, nothing but positive feedback..” (Alasdair, Edinburgh City Council, Scotland)
“Both the concert and workshop were a great contribution to our festival..” (Wojciech Lasek, Opole Percussion Festival, Poland)
“He was such an inspiration to both musicians and audiences!” Gabriel Alegria, Lima Jazz Festival Founder/Producer (Peru)
“The result has been a wonderful experience for us..” (Inaki Sebastian, Concert promoter, Spain)
“A huge success…” (Gary France, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia)
“Very inspirational performance…” (Brett Painter, Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand)
“Arthur Lipner’s talents were a welcomed addition to our festival..” (Birka Music, Sponsor, Stockholm, Sweden)
“Asiabeat with special guest Artist Lipner presented a fascinating exploration of rhythm last night…” (The Star, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
“A most sincere thanks for Arthur Lipner’s presentation, everyone was impressed and inspired by his excellent playing..” (Jose Alicea, Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music)
“A great workshop which was inspirational for all…” (James Strebing, Birmingham Conservatoire Faculty, UK)