“Frank is nice, yet, he pushes me to be a better pianist. He is patient and kind. He explains the notes and difficult sections of my music to me and helps me push through the hard parts.”
– Lauren Ashby
“Adequate is not good enough when good is possible. Good is not good enough when perfection is possible. That is what I like about Frank. If he can make something better or perfect, he will not hesitate to critique me or suggest some little thing to make my music sound better. He can also just glance at any piece of music and demonstrate it for me, or join me in a duet. It is clear that he doesn’t just teach piano because it’s his job–he is a music lover himself. He plays because he loves music. He teaches because he wants to help other love music.”
– Cindy Ashby
“I’ve been taking piano lessons from Frank for a number of years. My area of concentration is jazz. In order to play jazz you need a good background in blues and classical piano. I can truly say that Frank is world class in each style of playing. He also has an excellent background in the material and theory that will build and develop a student’s ability to play. As an adult, I can truly say he’s an excellent teacher and recommend him highly.”
“As a side note, while waiting in the studio at times to get in for my lesson, I’ve heard Frank teach other students of all ages. He’s an exceptional teacher and I have met other students, some of which are already at a professional level, that travel quite far distances to have him as an instructor.”
– Craig Levine
“I like that I have some choice of songs and that I don’t have to play something that I really don’t enjoy. Frank is always challenging me and pushing me to the next level.”
– Max Altshuler, 15 years old
“As a parent of 2 of Frank’s students, I appreciate the flexibility of scheduling. Each of my children benefit from individualized programs that allow them to progress with styles of music that they enjoy playing.”
-Nancy Altschuler
“Frank Giasullo is a gifted and exciting pianist. He continually inspires me by bringing to my lessons his wealth of musical knowledge and enthusiasm for the music.”
-Natalie Delvecchio
“Frank Giasullo’s instructional style is one that blends the structure of traditional training with a sensibility and flexibility that is needed in the modern day. Frank had mentored me through college and made possible my transition from the classical to the jazz idiom. He consistently went above and beyond in making the material easy to understand and always persisted to ensure that that understanding met application. As a player he is a great inspiration and to see a performance by him is often a lesson in itself.”
-Jeremy Sweet (Former student and professional pianist.)
“I have been learning piano with Frank for several years, after having decided in my forties to learn the instrument. I love that he has the patience required to teach an “older” student. He was able to teach me pretty quickly a number of mature pieces and stayed away from children’s songs. He loves music and has an extensive knowledge of it, of musicians, of different genres. He is a delight to spend time with, our sessions are always friendly and interesting. I highly recommend Frank as an enthusiastic and committed teacher that can also become a good friend.”
-Colette Gotfried