International Piano Performance Academy

She is worth a 52 mile round trip commute in Austin traffic to take lessons from each week!

My daughter’s technique is already improving and she is learning use of body movement.

K always set high standards and goals for each piece and I'm pleased to see that with her guidance, my son would stretch himself to reach those standards.

Her vast understanding of repertoire allows her to efficiently work with the student on minute details as well as provide the larger picture of the emotional content within a piece.

She brings out the best in her student and makes every lesson much more fun and engaging!

She worked with me over years of lessons and taught me not just how to play the piano - but how to play with musicality!

For others (such as my daughter in her youth) who might be more interested in developing their own musical visions and paths, Saida’s vitality and pedagogy promote technical and artistic excellence.

She teaches you not to just be a pianist, but be a musician, and I don't think there is anything more you can ask for from a teacher.

She is not afraid of acting funny or making noises to explain the imagination of music, which I think is a very good approach to help visualize scenes of what they should be thinking and how they should be playing.