The academy

Reviews

Stories and testmonials from my students.


Zack

January 3, 2014

For my birthday I bought a piano and I am on lesson 10! Thank you for these! They are fun and easy to follow! I played tuba through high school and I have a better understanding of how scales work from a few lessons on the piano than 6 years playing brass, I look forward to going through more!

Zak Simpson

September 27, 2019

I studied under Andrew for close to seven years (October 2012 to August 2019). In that time he took me from a know-nothing who could play some Einaudi ...

Will

January 17, 2014

Truly inspiring on various levels. I came to your site because I enjoyed your manner of teaching and have learnt a lot from your video tutorials, so I ...

Carol

January 8, 2014

Thank you very much Furmanczyk! I'm from Brazil, i got a piano about 2 years ago and I didn’t know how to play it. Today I remembered about the poor piano and found your website! Now I know the basic but it’s already good to me. Thankssss, you're a great teacher.

Sloan

January 13, 2014

Amazing work and I am so greatful for your generous instruction! I also sport the trinity knot from time to time. Thank you!

Anita

January 24, 2014

I am beginning to learn thanks to you. I love your method. You make it fun and cover everything well.

Jordan O

August 10, 2019

I was a long-standing student with Andrew for nearly a decade. I can say from these many years that he is truly gifted in the art of teaching and conveying his sense of passion for music. He is such a positive individual and I would recommend him to anyone wanting to learn the piano or explore any aspect of music!

Anonymous

May 27, 2009

Because of your music lessons, I have become a much better musician. I'm performing much better in band class (I play trombone,) and everybody is notic...

Klee Frosch

September 16, 2019

I would strongly recommend Andrew Furmanczyk as a piano instructor. I have been taking lessons with him for some years now and am pleased with the progress that I have made with him. He is a virtuous individual and an accomplished pianist. He will show you how to gradually improve your piano technique and expertise to aid you in your piano journey.

Anonymous

June 19, 2009

i think the best part about your teaching methods is that you compare musical jargon to the funniest things its not only funny, but it helps the ideas ...

Jaemin Kim

November 13, 2019

Andrew is an excellent piano teacher who I credit for developing my piano playing skills in depth. I took lessons from Andrew for about 5 years, and he...

Anonymous

October 4, 2009

I'm 22 years old French student who used to play piano when I was a little boy. I did like 2 years of music school and 5 years of private lessons which...

Chimeraan

December 23, 2008

...wow, I'm shocked by your story, Andrew. It sent a chill up my spine to read what you've gone through and realize the true magnanimity of your gift of piano to us all. Your resilience is inspirational. Thank you for what you're doing, and best of luck in your endeavors. p.s. On a less serious note, your videos are awesome!

Anonymous

August 14, 2008

I think it is great the way you donate your time to teach like you do, up until now I had been learning from those "learn this song" type youtube sites...

Toon Nagtegaal

September 1, 2008

Being a teacher myself, I recognize your great abilities to help others. Being able to see the very basic stuff people need when they know less (or not...

Anonymous

May 17, 2008

I spent that Saturady in german forums, searching for a way to unterstand that 3-2-polythythmik. After hours I was on the virge of giving up and even h...

Jeff

November 29, 2008

After so many years of searching aimlessly on the Internet, and going to so many sites, it still didn't teach me what I wanted to learn. I still felt e...

Stack

April 9, 2015

Andrew, seriously...thank you. You've changed my life.

John McMurran

February 22, 2016

These are amazing tutorials, very clear instructions and easy to follow.

Edem

September 10, 2017

Since your lessons, I've gained so much more understanding about music, and it has honestly opened my eyes to an entirely new world and I feel more connected to the music I produce, and listen to on the radio.

Mike L.

September 8, 2019

After working as a full-time music producer for a number of years, I felt like I had hit a wall in my work, and decided to take on learning the piano a...

Rebekah Gorham

August 22, 2019

Andrew is an amazing piano teacher!!! I've been playing at his studio for the past 10 years and the experience has been absolutely incredible. Andrew h...

Ron Newcome

June 20, 2018

Andrew was the perfect teacher for me. As a not particularly gifted, 60 year old beginner, the challenges for a teacher were many. Consistently over a ...

Fang Morganti

August 27, 2008

I am so glad to have found your videos and this page! My son Julian ist five years old and started to learn to play piano from a pianist since three we...

Cristiane

August 25, 2008

Two months ago I found your videos at YouTube and started to watch them - now I\'ve just finished watching lesson 33. I know now that I knew a lot of t...

Angelo

August 20, 2008

I'd just like to tell you that I'm incredibly grateful that you're doing what you're doing.I've wanted to learn piano for some time now, but always fou...

mzoom

March 11, 2014

Andrew you’re amazing! i owe you my musical knowledge, which keep growing, thanks to you! i thank you from the bottom of my heart for awesome lessons s...

Anonymous

August 22, 2008

Mozart, Beethoven and many others composed music and we enjoy listening to them. Especially ppl like me who have NO IDEA about piano nor anything else ...

Oluwaseun Temitope

July 17, 2015

Hi sir, Andrew Furmanczyk, I am 23 from Nigeria, I only play basic primary chords using progressions for accompaniment but I’m with the passion to lear...

Capri

March 15, 2014

Andrew – THANK YOU for all you have put into these lessons for the benefit of anyone interested in learning how to play piano! I REALLY appreciate your...

Michael Downs

February 6, 2014

This series made a big difference in my life. Had 20 years+ struggling with many teachers in my past. Then saw this series and a year later I was teach...

Miloš

February 18, 2014

Even though this is probably more kids and adolescents oriented course, I find it very effective for a grown man like me 🙂 Your methods are simple and make results very smoothly. I’m recommending this site to all musicians I know that need any kind of theory knowledge, and their kids of course! Thank you!

Lukas Pfeiffer

May 8, 2014

Brilliant. Just brilliant. I’m a bassist and have been taking msuci theory lessons for about 2 years. But nobody else in my band has had any music theo...

brorandom

January 9, 2015

Whenever I would try to find help online, they always would be scams so I quit searching. I decided to give it another shot again after years of not searching and ended up finding your online resources. So far, I can already tell it will be a blessing and that you are sincere with teaching others music. Thank you for what you do.

Edem

September 10, 2017

I watched your video lessons on music theory, and the way you explained it was better than when I was taught (and forgot) in school. I didn't think I'd...

xytor

January 23, 2010

I used your videos to enhance my playing, and it really showed. I also had lots of fun with major and minor keys. Thanks!

Karissa Cruz

March 6, 2014

Without this I probably would not have had the opportunity to learn and being able to means so much to me. Music is a passion of mine and to be able to finally learn and express myself is absolutely amazing so thank you again!

Flynsqrls

July 20, 2014

Your lessons are thorough, your pace is comfortable, and the order/organization is absolutely well thought out and simply awesome!!! Thank you again!

Daniel Nora

August 5, 2014

I just finished watching your Learn Free Music Theory videos. Your style of teaching is both very educational and entertaining, a skill that very few teachers are capable of. Thanks to you, I’m inspired to keep learning more about music and now I have a very solid foundation to build upon.

Logan Reid

October 25, 2019

I would highly recommend Andrew as a piano teacher! I have taken piano lessons under Andrew's instruction since 2009, and he has been instrumental in t...

Jose Gutierrez

May 4, 2020

I love this man so much, he knows exactly how im feeling when he explains something that might be too complex for complete beginners like me. This man is a living legend

Gazztastic

July 2, 2014

This course is brilliant. Thank you so much for doing this. I have always been daunted by the piano but they way you break it down is really great. Thanks again.

Bman

May 2, 2014

I have been wanting to play for a really long time and your videos are a great resource. Thank you.

Janie

July 13, 2015

Andrew, thank you SOOO much for your videos! You make learning to play the piano so much fun!

Luis Mangahas

May 15, 2014

THANK YOU ANDREW! I just finished the entire 40 lessons and i'm very grateful! you're a great teacher, and you should know that. :)

Tom W

September 21, 2018

An extraordinary effort, Andrew. Thank you for such remarkable dedication; thank you for helping me become a better player.

Abraham Ben

October 18, 2010

Simply Fantastic (and Funtastic too!) - many thanks for your hard work & contribution!

Michal Lozinski

February 23, 2013

I watched every single video, now getting on to the theory course. It's priceless. Thanks to you I can realize my dream, and for that, I'm more grateful than I can express. *bows with a smile, and thanks you from the bottom of his heart*

Diane Charron

April 7, 2011

I believe that your video has put me back on track. I was discouraged and didn't even want to play anymore. I now realize that I needed a plan. I felt that I wasn't getting anywhere with my playing. I now think that there is hope. Thank you so much for all that you do. You are the best!

Apaca

May 2, 2011

Wow I made it through every single video. You're amazing man, and a huge inspiration. Everything I've learned so far has been from your videos.

Jovan

January 26, 2011

This is just the type of advice I needed to hear for actually learning how to learn music and other things in general. I could see these methods applied to most instruments and areas of music. This really inspires some great new thoughts and ideas!

Learner

April 11, 2010

I started 9 month ago only with Andrew's online lessons and watched about the half. Now I'm learning chopin op.69 no.2 which is grade 7 and I'm more than half way through after 3 weeks ... So, Give it a try :)

Nehemie Mab

July 6, 2013

Teacher, life coach, motivational speaker, musical genius, entertainer, Andrew you are an all around great guy and you've got one of the most beautiful minds I've ever come across, the way you think fascinates me, the wittiness of your analogies and jokes is something we've all come to be quite fond of. I'm proud to finally say that I've got a real life hero and his name is Andrew Furmanczyk ^_^

Jesse

March 3, 2011

Your lessons have evolved me so much that I have surpassed my father who has been playing on and off for years, With a real teacher! You have been my music Godsend. Thank you so much for your time and effort. It has changed my life.

Hetas Pandya

October 27, 2016

This guy is a mind reader. When I just thought that he is moving too fast, exactly then he mentioned what I might be feeling. Very humble person. Anyone can make out easily that he is genuinely willing to share whatever knowledge he got.. The touch of natural humour you add makes the session feel alive like interacting with real tutor.. Much much much appreciated.. Thank you Andrew... You are an inspiration.

Pam Da

July 21, 2015

Thank you senpai, for uploading the videos. They help a lot and they're easy to understand, you can read my mind, you're clear, funny and not too serious :3 Thanks again.

Steve Prentice

September 3, 2018

Andrew is a great teacher, and the jokes and giggles make it even more fun. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos, Andrew. They are helping a lot of people who would otherwise be scared away from the keyboard.

Malhata

May 11, 2020

THE best tutorial I've ever seen. I learnt piano thanks to the lessons!!!!

Sagibet Sultanli

December 16, 2019

The lessons are very veryyy impressive, you learn and at the same time you enjoy, thanks for everything. (and for alll jokes also)❤❤❤❤

Mary

March 8, 2017

Thank you for making the piano seem less intimidating!! Every time you make a joke it brings me back down to earth and reminds me that I should be having fun learning the piano, not pulling my hair out.