What our Students are saying:
It’s great, wouldn’t miss a lesson……….Justin Hollie (age 21)
I just want to go on record about Donny's idea of teaching us...I am excited about the prospect, and feel it to be benefical for both sides! I like having a live session the first lesson of the month, where we can share about what I have been learning from the emailed lessons. I've had both now and it is great to be able to sit down, at my convenience, to look at the new material, and work on it on my own. he does a super job of making everthing clear in his youtube presentation, and I have it to refer to if needed, as many times as I like. Then when we have our live session, he will already have seen what I am doing and can set me straight where needed. That will save time for our one-on-one, for new material, for questions, etc. I feel I have the best of two worlds and I do not lose the live contact with him that I need once a month......Shari Schafer (young at heart, piano teacher)
I would NEVER go the route of buying DVD teaching series. I've tried it a few times and somhow there is just something lacking that you don't get in the "live coaching" situation. the other thing is that for me personally, I just can't keep up the motivation when using the DVD type lessons. Being acccountable to a coach every week is the only thing that works. As much as I love playing, my motivation takes a huge dive if I'm not doing a weekly lesson. I did the Simply Music through level 12 (on top of previous traditional lessons) and then got on board with Donny-that's where I'm staying!!! Someone like Donny really does have the skills and experience to help you grow if you'll stick with him. Learning piano is a slow process, but when I look back over the past year of lessons I've had with Donny, I am amazed at how much I'm playing. It does get easier........Annette Creek (Piano Teacher)
I want to thank-you for your inspiring piano lessons!! After only a few lessons with you I am noticing a radical difference in my attitude about practicing and playing the piano. This week I have played more each day than I have in months, and not just going through the repertoire and required new pieces for my teaching but a lot of improvising, exploring and just having fun. What a gift! I am certain that this more playful and creative approach to my playing will have a profoundly positive impact on my students, as well as on my future growth as a pianist........Sarah Elston (piano teacher)
I had two classes with Donny Lee and he is amazing. I played the piano traditionally for 9 years and hadn't played for 38 years since! Donny Lee has shown me some boogie and groove patterns that seemed impossible at first. But, I have amazed myself by going slowly, practicing everyday and not giving up.At my second lesson, I found that I had achieved exactly what I was supposed to in only one week! Donny moves only as fast as I do and takes as much time as I need in the lesson. I highly recommend this awesome pianist and groovy fellow to anyone who wants to learn how to REALLY play the piano.........Terri DeLuca (piano teacher)
Wow, thanks for getting me going, I'm having great fun playing the boogie-ish blues! Good thing to record, very helpful and it is good to try and mimicking what I think I hear you playing. The lesson inspired several hours of practice, and it was really fun. I also want to learn to play more gospel-like. You played it so well on Saturday, and I would enjoy injecting some of that into my playing. Very soulful......
While looking at the circle of keys which made me see it in a whole new way. I didn't really know why I was doing it and I never made the connection that happened yesterday. It was like a light bulb going off in my mind. A simple shift in perception that was very important. I have no idea why I didn't see this before. Your approach is playing based and will help me keep out of my head so darn much.......Jana (piano teacher)
Donny goes out of his way to help me, he is patient and
makes sure I understand the lesson……..Dwan Ford (age 17)
Learning has been a great experience, Donny really cares about the students learning and progress……..Doris Bjorn (age 71)
Donny is always prepared, has a great knowledge of the music language. If I don’t understand something, Donny isn’t satisfied unless I understand. Donny breaks music down to the simplest form. I love coming to piano lessons. I hate to leave, when my time is up, I want to stay longer…Yancy Green (age 29)
My son has picked up on Donny's instructions so easily. I am VERY impressed with the way he is able to understand the method and repeat the music. The positive attitude from Donny is always encouraging and upbeat. He keeps my son engaged and excited about playing…Kristi Salas (age 8)
Outstanding!! Donny’s approach is great both with the students as well as with the parents. Attitude so great, encourages, backs up what he states……James Walsh (age 10)
Very Pleased! It’s been an enjoyable experience to sit down and immediately play pretty music. Very personable, friendly, always encouraging me to keep going and trying new things….Ronda Reynolds (age 55)
I've had heaps of fun playing Amazing Grace VI this week, can't wait to play it for you and show off.......Annette Creek (piano teacher)
I joined up with Donny because my playing was average and I felt I lacked the skills to move forward to bigger things. In the few weeks I have been with Donny he has opened my eyes to things that I can still only dream of being able to do. But with practice, and small doses I can see it will pay off. I didn't even fully appreciate the circle of keys and how to use it until he opened my eyes.
It took me numerous attempts to get a recording done where I didn't make mistakes but in the end I just hat to get on and post something.
I have never posted myself playing on youtube or anywhere previously and struggled to play in front of groups of parents at recitals. However, now with the new skills I am acquiring (albeit slowly) I reckon I'll be to show off a few licks and tricks at this years recital come December.......Mark Tweddle (piano teacher)
You know I love you and Mary so much, and don't ever want to quit learning to play the piano better! Thanks for all you do for us struggling pianists and SM teachers! Your the "bestest" piano teacher in the world! With love and music......Susan Justensen (piano teacher)
At the age of 59, though I had always wanted to play, never thougth it a possiblity. This has been the greatest thing that I have EVER done for me! After one year of lessons I play with ease about 40 songs. I play blues, gospel, pop, classical and boogie's....Mary (age 60)
People can learn to play and progress quite rapidly.....Veronica Seabury (age 12)
Very easy to understand, very enjoyable………Jessica Myers (age 21)
For a free information session and demonstration call Donny @ (937) 209-9691 or Mary @ (740) 513-5798
It’s great, wouldn’t miss a lesson……….Justin Hollie (age 21)
I just want to go on record about Donny's idea of teaching us...I am excited about the prospect, and feel it to be benefical for both sides! I like having a live session the first lesson of the month, where we can share about what I have been learning from the emailed lessons. I've had both now and it is great to be able to sit down, at my convenience, to look at the new material, and work on it on my own. he does a super job of making everthing clear in his youtube presentation, and I have it to refer to if needed, as many times as I like. Then when we have our live session, he will already have seen what I am doing and can set me straight where needed. That will save time for our one-on-one, for new material, for questions, etc. I feel I have the best of two worlds and I do not lose the live contact with him that I need once a month......Shari Schafer (young at heart, piano teacher)
I would NEVER go the route of buying DVD teaching series. I've tried it a few times and somhow there is just something lacking that you don't get in the "live coaching" situation. the other thing is that for me personally, I just can't keep up the motivation when using the DVD type lessons. Being acccountable to a coach every week is the only thing that works. As much as I love playing, my motivation takes a huge dive if I'm not doing a weekly lesson. I did the Simply Music through level 12 (on top of previous traditional lessons) and then got on board with Donny-that's where I'm staying!!! Someone like Donny really does have the skills and experience to help you grow if you'll stick with him. Learning piano is a slow process, but when I look back over the past year of lessons I've had with Donny, I am amazed at how much I'm playing. It does get easier........Annette Creek (Piano Teacher)
I want to thank-you for your inspiring piano lessons!! After only a few lessons with you I am noticing a radical difference in my attitude about practicing and playing the piano. This week I have played more each day than I have in months, and not just going through the repertoire and required new pieces for my teaching but a lot of improvising, exploring and just having fun. What a gift! I am certain that this more playful and creative approach to my playing will have a profoundly positive impact on my students, as well as on my future growth as a pianist........Sarah Elston (piano teacher)
I had two classes with Donny Lee and he is amazing. I played the piano traditionally for 9 years and hadn't played for 38 years since! Donny Lee has shown me some boogie and groove patterns that seemed impossible at first. But, I have amazed myself by going slowly, practicing everyday and not giving up.At my second lesson, I found that I had achieved exactly what I was supposed to in only one week! Donny moves only as fast as I do and takes as much time as I need in the lesson. I highly recommend this awesome pianist and groovy fellow to anyone who wants to learn how to REALLY play the piano.........Terri DeLuca (piano teacher)
Wow, thanks for getting me going, I'm having great fun playing the boogie-ish blues! Good thing to record, very helpful and it is good to try and mimicking what I think I hear you playing. The lesson inspired several hours of practice, and it was really fun. I also want to learn to play more gospel-like. You played it so well on Saturday, and I would enjoy injecting some of that into my playing. Very soulful......
While looking at the circle of keys which made me see it in a whole new way. I didn't really know why I was doing it and I never made the connection that happened yesterday. It was like a light bulb going off in my mind. A simple shift in perception that was very important. I have no idea why I didn't see this before. Your approach is playing based and will help me keep out of my head so darn much.......Jana (piano teacher)
Donny goes out of his way to help me, he is patient and
makes sure I understand the lesson……..Dwan Ford (age 17)
Learning has been a great experience, Donny really cares about the students learning and progress……..Doris Bjorn (age 71)
Donny is always prepared, has a great knowledge of the music language. If I don’t understand something, Donny isn’t satisfied unless I understand. Donny breaks music down to the simplest form. I love coming to piano lessons. I hate to leave, when my time is up, I want to stay longer…Yancy Green (age 29)
My son has picked up on Donny's instructions so easily. I am VERY impressed with the way he is able to understand the method and repeat the music. The positive attitude from Donny is always encouraging and upbeat. He keeps my son engaged and excited about playing…Kristi Salas (age 8)
Outstanding!! Donny’s approach is great both with the students as well as with the parents. Attitude so great, encourages, backs up what he states……James Walsh (age 10)
Very Pleased! It’s been an enjoyable experience to sit down and immediately play pretty music. Very personable, friendly, always encouraging me to keep going and trying new things….Ronda Reynolds (age 55)
I've had heaps of fun playing Amazing Grace VI this week, can't wait to play it for you and show off.......Annette Creek (piano teacher)
I joined up with Donny because my playing was average and I felt I lacked the skills to move forward to bigger things. In the few weeks I have been with Donny he has opened my eyes to things that I can still only dream of being able to do. But with practice, and small doses I can see it will pay off. I didn't even fully appreciate the circle of keys and how to use it until he opened my eyes.
It took me numerous attempts to get a recording done where I didn't make mistakes but in the end I just hat to get on and post something.
I have never posted myself playing on youtube or anywhere previously and struggled to play in front of groups of parents at recitals. However, now with the new skills I am acquiring (albeit slowly) I reckon I'll be to show off a few licks and tricks at this years recital come December.......Mark Tweddle (piano teacher)
You know I love you and Mary so much, and don't ever want to quit learning to play the piano better! Thanks for all you do for us struggling pianists and SM teachers! Your the "bestest" piano teacher in the world! With love and music......Susan Justensen (piano teacher)
At the age of 59, though I had always wanted to play, never thougth it a possiblity. This has been the greatest thing that I have EVER done for me! After one year of lessons I play with ease about 40 songs. I play blues, gospel, pop, classical and boogie's....Mary (age 60)
People can learn to play and progress quite rapidly.....Veronica Seabury (age 12)
Very easy to understand, very enjoyable………Jessica Myers (age 21)
For a free information session and demonstration call Donny @ (937) 209-9691 or Mary @ (740) 513-5798
