Johannes School Of Music

01/11/06

NURTURING and PERFORMANCE-EXCELLENCE DRIVEN

by graduatenathan at Citysearch

Came across this site, am an e-xstudent pianist of this school way back from the school's Australian branch, now a graduate with an Associate Diploma and a Bachelor of Music degree. Not only are the kids motivated to excel in performance, there is also a lot of nurturing. Under the direction of Ronald Chaz Barcenilla, teachers are clearly trained to be nurturing and discipline-oriented.

Through experience, I know these to be the best ingredients for musical growth at the instrument. I highly recommend this school specially to those who want to enjoy their music through a structured curriculum. Thanks Ron for the musical experience and all the challenging memories at the piano. Nate and Natalie.

• Pros: CARING, STRUCTURED, FOCUSSED
• Cons: NIL, NIL, NIL

12/15/05

EXTREMELY GOOD, TREAT YOU AS REAL PEOPLE

by jamiegreatpianist at Citysearch

I am a former student of the Johannes School of Music. I used to take

piano, guitar and singing lessons. My teachers were Ronald Chaz Barcenilla (piano) and

Matt riskam (guitar and singing). Both are extremely good and they treat you as

real people. Now I go to a music teacher in Ibiza, Spain and is/ was way

too strict and old fashioned so I quit. Ronald and Matt's teaching for me was

a great experience and I wil never forget it. My name is Jamie Thompson.

• Pros: GREAT VALUE, ENCOURAGING, GREAT EXPERIENCE
• Cons: NIL, NIL, NIL

12/14/05

User review by mstewart1964

by mstewart1964 at Citysearch

Ronald is extremely passionate about teaching children piano. Both my sons are enrolled and have enjoyed having a positive role model teach them a entertaining skill.

• Pros: convienent, well-paced, individualized
• Cons: costly, recital place too far