What people are saying.
“Mama! Sign me up for Art for every day! Sign me up for Art for my whole life!”
- Elan, 5 y.o., Verona
“Each time when I enter your [math] classroom, my head immediately starts thinking”
- Same author: Elan, 5 y.o., Verona
”Esther skipped the grade”
Esther skipped the grade and she is in high math and reading that means she skipped another grade in those two subjects. She finished last year first grade of Royal school of London in piano.
I want to thank you again for all you did for Ester's early development, which is most important part in child’s progress. You and your professional staff were just perfect and very significant for our kids and Russian community in general.
- Juliana, mother of 7 y.o. Esther, Morganville
“You make a difference in these kids’ lives every day.”
People wonder what makes me bring my son 'so far'... What's great about your school is that you care about each child individually, you do not look at them as 'en masse'. Once again I am glad your school exists. I see benefits of it for my child every day. Thank you again. You make a difference in these kids lives every day.
- Katie, mother of 3 y.o. Edward, Fair Lawn
Translation of writing above:
Thank you for teaching me Russian for so many years. I wasn’t even embarrassed to go to Russia. I’m lucky to have a teacher like you.”
-Eric, 14 y.o., Livingston
”For the choice of teachers, I am giving you an A+”
-Susanne, mother of 8 y.o. Monica, West Orange
”My daughter is very proud of her 'Russian school' experience.”
-Inna, mother of 8 y.o. Rachael, Livingston
“I really love Do Re Mi, everyone is so dedicated and provides the type of attention to teaching more than I ever expected.”
-Tatiana, mother of 6 y.o. Emilio and 4 y.o. Georgio, West New York
“The ability to connect with each student and parent, addressing each student’s unique talents and specific needs, is absolutely incredible.”
Do-Re-Mi school is well known in the area beyond Russian speaking community not only for its Russian Language classes, but also for music, art and math programs.
The Director’s ability to connect with each student and parent, addressing each student’s unique talents and specific needs, is absolutely incredible. She is 100% reliable, patient and accommodating. The teachers that she hand-picked are the reflection of her personal and professional expertise.
-Ulia, mother of 8 y.o. Katie, Fort Collins, CO
“She looks forward to her class every week.”
Olga is absolutely amazing. My 4 year old toddler was struggling with numbers and it was very difficult to get her to focus on learning math. All of this changed when we started our classes with Olga. Through interactive play my child is becoming proficient in mathematics. She now loves to learn and looks forward to her class with Olga every week.
-Marina, grandmother of 4 y.o. Hannah, Roseland.
“Surya participated in the NJ state elementary championship today under k-3. He won 1st place for grade 2. Thanks Mr. Seun for all that you do!”
-Sue, mother of 7 y.o.Surya, Chatham
“Thank you that you are here for us and that you hire the teachers as talented as you are.”
-Katherine, mother of 5 y.o. Leah and 3 y.o. Paul, Summit
“Happiness, knowledge, and self-esteem.”
Thank you for your work, for your caring and attention to our children. Continue what you are doing, because in your school our children receive happiness, knowledge, and self-esteem.
-Natalie, mother of 11 y.o. Alena and 6 y.o. Mark, South Orange
“You and your school help to make this community to be a great place for Russian-speaking families to raise children.”
-Inna, mother of 8 y.o. Ariel, Livingston
“ Thank you for restoring my faith in the existence of professionalism!! I appreciated your email both as a mother and a professional.”
-Helen, mother of 12 y.o. Shai, Berkley Heights
-Linda, 9 y.o.
Millburn
“Thank you for the pleasure you've given us, for the pleasure you've enabled us to give.”
-Lenny, father 12, 10 and 6 y.o. piano students and piano student himself
"I dedicate all my accomplishments (even soccer) to you..."
Thank you so much for the wonderful piano lessons. I enjoyed all the years with you learning each and every note in songs. Although I sometimes never had the chance to practice piano, I tried to recover and work hard during class. You have always encouraged me to do the best. I dedicate all my accomplishments (even soccer) to you because you have been the supporting teacher I have always wanted. Thank you so much, Nana...
- Christine C., 13 y.o., Livingston
“Your formidable work and results”
I completely agree with you about the first few steps. Stanley is among my YouTube Friends and, being a sponsor of the AADGT, I was so happy that he won the competition and made a great sensation. I would like to congratulate you for your formidable work and results.
-Patrick, Sponsor of AADGT International Young Musicians Competition "Passion of Music"
“You created this little music oasis in our town”
I believe that part of the congratulations should go for you, too, because you created this little music oasis in our town.
Music is the best tool for fixing some little problems and the best passport to our kids' mind and heart.
-Gabrielle, mother of Christine, 10 yrs., Livingston
“It was an honor playing at Do-Re-Mi …”
“I have been playing at the Do-Re-Mi studio since second grade. I learned a lot of pieces that I enjoy. I have also learned great techniques that can help me play better. Both my teachers are intelligent, nice, and put a lot of effort into teaching all of us about playing the piano. Although, just like my brother I'm going to a boarding school in Massachutsetts, I will still continue playing the piano at my new school. It was an honor playing at Do-Re-Mi studio and being a student of Mrs. Marina Goldin and Mrs. Marina Genina.
- P.J., 13 y.o., West Orange
“You always will be part of our lives..”
My family, my daughters will always remember you for the love of music you have instilled into our lives. I remember too well how Amanda wanted to quit years ago and your patience and persistence paid off. I know that you will always be part of our lives as I look at the piano and have you always in mind!
-Esther, mother of 10 y.o. Amanda and 6 y.o. Alissa
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D. learnt to like to play piano, and S. has had first-hand experience of how violin is actually played…”
Shibani, mother of 6 y.o. piano and 13 y.o. violin students, North Caldwell
“Your encouragement is what gave me strength to succeed”
Thank you so much for all that you have done for me throughout the years! I greatly appreciate the special attention you gave me, not only during music lessons, but also as I tried to get into Juilliard. I always felt your sincere love and support. Your encouragement is what gave me strength to succeed, up until this point, and I will always be proud that you were my first teacher!
- Stanley, 12 y.o., Livingston
“Dedication, passion and ever-lasting patience…”
We are very excited about Max's first musical achievement and hope to see more to come. I can't even express how grateful we are to Nana for her dedication, passion and ever-lasting patience with Max whose commitment to practicing and taking the most out of his lesson time sometimes leaves much more to be desired :-) Thank you for all of your support and for giving our children these opportunities!
-Irene, mother of 9 y.o. Max, West Orange (2010)
(Note: Max was admitted as a Composition major into Peabody Conservatory in 2019)
(Writing above)
I can’t wait till I see you (that is today.) I really love Friday and every single Friday because I get out of school early and my favorite thing: piano lessons. I hate every day except Friday cause there is no piano lesson and I can’t learn piano songs.
-Rachel, 9 y.o.
“Thank you so much for being so considerate…”
It was a great pleasure to meet you on Sunday, we were deeply impressed by your school and your professionalism in piano education. Thank you so much for being so considerate - a Friday afternoon lesson would save us a trip every week...
-Weining, mother of 5 y.o. Jessica from Harrison, NJ
“They taught me how to be responsible musician, but were still patient when I forgot to practice.”
I have been studying at the Do-Re-Mi since 3rd grade. Unfortunately, this is my last year. Next year I will be going to Phillips Exeter Academy and I just wanted to thank my teachers for their hard work and diligence. They taught me how to be responsible musician, but were still patient when I forgot to practice. They taught me anything I need to succeed in auditions and play in big halls. Without their guidance I couldn't play in Merkin Hall and Carnegie Hall. I will miss them when I go to boarding school. Thank you for everything.
-Dammy, 15 yrs., West Orange, NJ
“You are the greatest piano teacher I have ever had.”
I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate you. You are the greatest piano teacher I have ever had. You have so much patience when you teach me, and you always know how to explain things, so that I understand. You always make me laugh in class and you know exactly what kind of music I like to play. I love having you as a teacher.
-Helen, 16 yrs., Bergen County