Testimonials

     "I began piano lessons with Tsoline three years ago after retiring, hoping to take on a new challenge and explore my long-standing love of music. Starting as a complete beginner, I’ve been amazed at how far I’ve come. With patience and encouragement, Tsoline has guided me to an intermediate level, teaching me sight-reading, music theory, and introducing me to a wonderful variety of classical music and composers.

     She is a dedicated, supportive teacher who truly brings out the best in her students. I would highly recommend Tsoline  to anyone considering piano lessons, at any stage of life. Learning to play has been both enjoyable and deeply rewarding—proof that it’s never too late to pursue a new skill."

     Gary Rosenberg

     "I’ve been playing piano since I was very young, but after taking a break in college returned to the instrument and music. I  was fortunate to find an exceptional teacher Tsoline Hajian and have been studying with her since then. 

     It has been transformative—her deep knowledge of repertoire and genuine passion for the piano make every lesson inspiring. She balances technique, artistry, and expression perfectly, encouraging me to play not just the notes, but with emotion and feeling. Beyond her skill as a teacher, Tsoline is kind, patient, and truly invested in her students’ growth. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an Outstanding teacher."

     Leah Gambino 

     "Tsoline is a gifted and accomplished musician. I have been impressed with her excellent musical gifts. As a teacher, she has an admirable ability to effectively communicate musical and technical ideas with patience and gentleness. She is a caring and compassionate individual. Her genuine enthusiasm and knowledge of music is highly evident in her interactions." 

     Walter Ponce, Professor of Music

     Head of Piano Area, UCLA

     "Tsoline is an accomplished musician. I am impressed by her intelligence, musicianship, scholarly curiosity, work habits, dedication and determination. As a teacher of piano, Tsoline brings decades of studio and institutional experience in New York, Los Angeles , Orange County. She identifies her individual students' needs, designs repertoires based upon their individual abilities, and provides a firm foundation in musicianship. Tsoline, both as soloist a teacher and collaborator, practices what she preaches."

     Dr. Malcolm S. Cole, Professor Emeritus

     Musicology Department, UCLA

     "Tsoline has great flexibility and facility, playing at top speed very challenging passages. She masters great technical ability and control in intimate musical passages. Her sound is always beautiful and singing. Her playing gives great expressivity and communicates her intentions. She displays varied dynamics and tempos. Her phrasing is very musical and demonstrates what a mature musician she is."

     Judith Palanca Hansen, Professor of Music

     Piano Accompanist, UCLA

     "Tsoline Hajian is a talented pianist and successful teacher. She is an intelligent and reliable person."

     Nina Svetlanova, Professor of Music/ Pianist

     Manhattan School of Music

     Mannes College of Music, New York

     "Tsoline is an outstanding musician and a pianist.

Her experience as a piano teacher is extensive. Her technical and musical insights, potential, and knowledge of piano pedagogy is impressive. Her abundant talents and vibrant personality speak for themselves. Tsoline demonstrates sterling character, always completing with great professionalism anythings she sets out to do, while leaving room for new dimensions to be discovered."

     Bruce Sutherland, Professor of Music/Piano

     "Tsoline has a true gift for teaching music. She served as a music teacher in our school. She has developed and implemented music curricula in classrooms of 25-35 students. Her responsibilities included choosing appropriate music and teaching it to our students for our frequent concerts including holidays and formal performances. She also produced all of the music for school plays. Additionally, she has constructed and implemented a music appreciation program. In so doing, she has addressed various learning styles and levels in her lessons and has proven herself to be a reliable, professional instructor of music. She collaborates well with other professionals and is liked and respected by all."

     Sisters' Academy of L.A.

     "Tsoline Hajian has taught piano to our three children .During that time, we have seen her interact with each of them in a unique and age-appropriate fashion, always setting high expectations and encouraging them in their music studies in a positive way but without being overbearing. She has exposed them to classical music but at the same time has been open and glad to teach other types of music whether it be jazz, ragtime or modern and popular music. She has also prepared her students for recitals and has treated them with dignity, respect, and as serious performers. This is a testament to her professionalism, warmth and dedication to her students and profession. 

     Parent

     "I have known Tsoline since she started giving my son  piano lessons. Both he and I were very pleased with Tsoline's method of teaching. She is a consummate professional teacher and exceptionally talented concert pianist. She is kind, intelligent, conscientious, patient, and responsible both socially and professionally."

     Parent