“We have three children and they have begun piano lessons with Dr. Wang since January 2020. Dr. Wang has been able to adjust her lesson plans based on each of the child’s personality, goals for piano and dedication to practice. The biggest gifts that Dr. Wang has given to our children is introducing and connecting them to the greater piano community. Through her home studio classes, our children have met other Kansas City piano students of all ages. By participating in the Conero competitions and festival, the children have learned from professors and students from Italy, Canada, England, Hong Kong and more. Second, Dr. Wang instills in the children many transferable life skills. One particular is to commit to finish what they have set out to do, regardless of the time it takes. Lastly, she has the cutest cat in the world, Muse, who will greet each student with warmth.”
— Alice Snyder
“As a 64-year-old piano student, my needs are different from most others. Both of my hands have required surgery, and my doctor was amazed that I can still play the piano! Thanks to Ivy’s expertise, this has been possible. Over the course of 6 years, Ivy adjusted her method so I was able to continue practicing piano every day. She has also patiently helped me correct my technique from previous learning experiences, always staying positive and encouraging. Playing the piano gives me such joy and sense of accomplishment.“
–Kelly Privitera, private student
“Dr. Wang’s Piano Pedagogy class at KU has given me practical skills in sequencing repertoire for different ages, and adapting teaching methods for beginners.Her approach bridges theory and practice, making complex concepts easy to apply. This course has greatly enhanced my ability to teach piano effectively！”
— Jan Wu, Pedagogy student in University of Kansas
“Dr. Wang has taught my son for over five years in piano. She checks in with him as her mentee and coaches him through his piano study. Her pedagogical training is displayed in her innovative techniques to reinforce foundational styles and methods in an adolescent pianist. She collaborates with her students to choose performance pieces they are most interested in. She guided our son through doors to participate in local, regional, national, and international piano competitions, where he has frequently earned top placements. Additionally, she guides him to explore piano concertos with professional chamber musicians, four-hand pieces with other pianists. For piano teaching, Dr. Wang is simply the best.”
–Karen J. Bock, PT, PhD
Ivy is a great teacher; she taught me piano for 3 semesters. I am a non-traditional college student, and though I play bass, guitar, and I had always pecked around on the piano playing it did not come easy. She helped me work through moments of frustration, and through a hand injury, while she showed me fundamentals that I can carry and build on during my career as a music teacher.
–Ian Gordy, Student in Ottawa University