David J. Gleba, Piano & Composition Lessons
David J. Gleba, Piano & Composition Lessons

David J. Gleba, Piano & Composition Lessons

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Hired 11 times

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Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.

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Julie E.
Jun 26, 2019
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Soooo... this is an unorthodox review because we actually never scheduled a lesson with Dave, BUT every single iota of communication with him was completely fantastic. He was super speedy in his responsiveness, incredibly thoughtful and thorough AND hilarious as well as personable. I would be scheduling a lesson for my 8 year old with him YESTERDAY if he was within a reasonable distance. My only bone to pick is with the data search engine in Thumbtack. Dave’s name came up as someone who would travel to my home to teach piano and that’s not actually true. Sigh. I’m totally bummed to say the least. I hope someone else can benefit from the pleasure of his responsiveness, thoughtfulness, professionalism and expertise!

Details: 6 - 9 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a piano • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

David J. Gleba, Piano & Composition Lessons's reply
Thank you so much, Julie! I hope you find a great teacher (one who is also a personally personable person) for your son. I wish you all the best!
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Cindy S.
Jun 21, 2019
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I decided not to take lessons due to my budget but pricing was consistent with others. I personally appreciated the quick responses as I needed to make a decision for a gift. I hope it works out for us going with someone less expensive and with less experience. Based on my research, this was an obvious choice but I couldn’t afford it.

Details: 14 - 17 years old • Yes, the student can read music • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a keyboard • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

David J. Gleba, Piano & Composition Lessons's reply
Thank you, Cindy! I appreciate the appreciation, and wish you all the best!
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Zhuo L.
Apr 8, 2017
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Half a year ago when my husband and I were looking for a piano teacher for my 7 year old daughter who has never learned piano before, we were cautious and had quite a few discussions, as we think the first teacher has a big impact on new learners. And we were also a little worried she may find piano boring, which is kind of children's natural attitude toward something they regard as "not fun". We feel very lucky to find David. To say it based on our experience, he is really the best piano and music teacher we could expect. He is excellent in piano skills, and he has a systemic teaching schedule, which makes learning easier for beginners. Even better he is also a composer and he is very knowledgeable in music theory. I really appreciate that my daughter is able to learn how to play piano as well as some level of music theory at a younger age. Furthermore, he is so friendly and humorous, he has tremendous patience with kids, the lessons are so fun, and that goes really well with my daughter, who now thinks David is her teacher as well as friend. And he really cares for his little student! That being said, he is also a strict teacher with high expectations from his students. We are really happy of the progress my daughter has made in the past a few month, and that she is so interested in piano and keeps learning. We heartfully recommend David as piano/music teacher for similar-aged children.
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Matt T.
Dec 31, 2014
I met David in 1997. He was the piano accompanist for a violin recital at the Tabor Community Arts Center, formerly of Branford, CT. He rehearsed and accompanied me, as well as at least a dozen other Tabor violin students. I was so nervous as a teenage violin soloist, but David’s calm assurance and what I would come to see as his ever-ready sense of humor had an encouraging effect on me as a performer and put that smile on my face that we all look for in a great performer. Some time during a break from our rehearsal, I had discussed classical composers with David, and he had mentioned his compositions and his availability as a composing teacher. After our recital, I began weekly 60-minute lessons with David. He taught me harmony, counterpoint, and classical composition for a few years when I was a teenager. I played the violin and the guitar at the time. One of the main reasons that I was able to branch out, and to now play the violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, and the drums is the understanding of music theory and harmony that I learned studying with David. He is a very generous teacher. Often, in the midst of an important harmony lesson, we would not end abruptly when the hour was up, but rather, David would teach until the concept at hand was clear. Everything I learned from him about harmony and voice leading I continually use in my teaching, composing, and musical performance today. I eventually learned that David enjoyed discussing composers, classical composition, music in general, history, and many other topics, offering insight and a keen attention to detail that is inspiring. He is multi-lingual, and his through his teaching methods, I even picked up a little Latin and German. David is an impressive pianist. I will always recall how impressed I was when he played through a section of a Mozart piano concerto from memory when I asked him to play for me, his hands moving so elegantly all over his grand piano making this masterful piece appear easy. Not only was he a great composing teacher and pianist, but he also has served as a church organist and choir director, and recognizing that instrumentalists who play intonation instruments often have a good ear for singing in tune, he even hired me to sing for some productions of sacred music. These days, I am a working medical professional, but I am very glad I spent as much time and money as I did on David’s teaching. My musicianship was greatly enhanced through our studies. Not only am I paid every week to teach violin, and sometimes viola, cello, and guitar lessons, in which I utilize music theory that I learned in my lessons with David, but I also am paid to play violin in an orchestra and in small ensembles for weddings and other venues. I write music for private clients, including pieces for the soundtrack to a documentary that will be released this spring 2015. Of all the training and schooling I have received, it is clear to me that music has paid off. I think I would have been content just enjoying music as an aficionado, as I do: I sing in local folk song groups, such as shape note and Corsican singing groups, and I also play fiddle, guitar, and percussion for various formal and informal small ensembles as a volunteer. But, while the joy I get from teaching, playing, and writing music might have been enough, the money I have made from it feels good, partly because it is a testament to the quality of the teachers I studied with (David was my only composing teacher), and to the fact that my studies with teachers like David have been paying off.
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Erica G B.
Oct 25, 2014
When looking for classical piano lessons for our child, like all parents, we were concerned that she would not only receive great instruction and an appreciation for great music, it needed to be an enriching and enjoyable experience overall. Well with David Gleba we have found just that. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable, he is kind, patient, light-hearted-just a tremendous person. He is an exceptional musician providing an extraordinary experience for our child. We could not be happier and are so glad we found David Gleba. We highly recommend him!
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