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Cool Piano Teacher LLC in Austin
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Austin, Travis County, Texas, US
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Phone: +1 512-484-5002
Site: https://www.coolpianoteacher.com/
Site: https://www.coolpianoteacher.com/
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- Monday:10AM–9PM
- Tuesday:10AM–9PM
- Wednesday:Closed
- Thursday:10AM–9PM
- Friday:10AM–7PM
- Saturday:10AM–3PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (83)
My 13 year old son after a long break from music and a lot of reluctance , started lessons with Alex. Alex has been an amazing teacher. He keeps my son entertained through out the lesson. He is a true gem and I cannot be happier. My son has for years refused lessons and now comes to class with enthusiasm. If anyone can tap my sons potential and bring him out, it will be Alex!
If you are someone who...Hates having funWants to memorize sheet music note by note and play like a robotThen this is not for you...But if you want to have a blast, learn a ton, and actually be able to PLAY how you feel - Alex is your guy!Alex is the most entertaining and educational teacher I have ever worked with.As a kid, I always had lessons to learn sheet music...but I was naturally inclined to sit down and improvise.As an adult getting back into the piano, Alex is helping me get the music out of my body and onto the keys.When I go to hire teachers for anything in my life I want people who are world-class. Alex is truly that.I was a bit hesitant about doing online lessons at first but I can confidently say that the way this is set up is BETTER than an in person lesson.Not only are lessons recorded to go back and review, but all the keys being played are highlighted real time which helps the learning process.I am looking forward to working with Alex for years to come.I got lucky and squeezed in a spot as he is so busy with students and working with other professionals. If he has a spot open (which is rare) you should take it as soon as possible.Alex will help you achieve your goals with the piano. (Plus he has the credentials and experience to back it up...theres a reason he has 70+ 5 star reviews)I would recommend Alex at any price.Whether it is through a course or live training session you will learn from Alex and have fun!(Who wants boring piano lessons??? NOT ME!)
Alex is such a great teacher. He makes music theory fun, and the time flies! He is teaching me piano in a way I have never learned. I feel like I’m learning to be a musician and not just learning to play songs on the piano. He is hilarious, and I’m pretty sure I’m his favorite student. However, I think all of his students probably feel the same way!
Only a few lessons in and I strongly recommend The Cool Piano Teacher!I let him know that I have a strong Music Theory background and wanted to hit the ground running - weve already covered quartal voicings, quintal voicings, the Bill Evans voicing, Tatum Runs, fundamentals of Russian technique, and more. I can only afford 30 minute lessons right now, but I definitely get my moneys worth.I especially appreciate that every lesson is recorded. This is so important considering the amount of material we cover each week. I always watch the recording mid-week and find new insights.Alex also provides practice backing tracks on his website, which you can slow down or speed up. This makes practice infinitely more engaging because it feels like you are playing with a live band rather than just drilling chord voicings.I have to admit that I was initially worried about taking lessons virtually. Thankfully, Alex has a thoughtful setup with multiple webcams. I can see his keyboard from an overhead perspective on one part of the screen, as well as his face on another. I love that I can see exactly what his hands are doing and reference this later in the recording. In some ways, it is more engaging than the live lessons I have had with other teachers.Whether you are a beginner or a professional musician, I highly recommend lessons from Alex. I studied Music Theory and Composition at a conservatory, and I have since composed soundtracks for video games. However, my instrumental skills are pretty basic, so I wanted to find someone who could help develop my technique and expand my harmonic palette. Alex has been the right person for the job!
I have been taking lessons from Alex for almost a year. I was a complete beginner when I started, having taken a few (Suzuki) lessons as a child and then again for a few months with a local school just before finding Alex. Alex is a brilliant musician and teacher and I feel really lucky to be learning from him. His teaching method is inspiring, encouraging, and appropriately paced with my goal to make progress in the midst of my full-time-working-mom-of-two-young-kids schedule challenges. Learning piano has been about fulfilling a life goal, but at the immediate moment it has also helped decrease my stress level (despite 2020 and now 2020 v.2.0). I have Alex to thank for this!
I have been playing music for years, but could never quite wrap my head around music theory. Alex has a way of explaining complex concepts in very simple terms. The foundations are starting to be set, and the dots are starting to connect. I have only taken a handful of lessons, but I can already tell you that he is one of the finest musicians and teachers I have had. And I have never laughed so hard in my life. Hes a gem!
Alex is a passionate and effective teacher. He approaches music teaching different, encouraging you to enjoy playing the piano and understand music rather than pressing the right keys at the right time. Highly recommend.
Alex has a great online setup for remote lessons, a straightforward approach to teaching, and has been really flexible with my changing schedule. I also love that he doesn’t teach how to recite a song, rather helps build a step by step understanding of the theory to improvise and make each song your own.
Alex is an incredible teacher and a very talented musician! I came to him with a goal to get back to playing piano after a long gap. He not only helped to reestablish my skills but taught many new concepts in piano technique and composing.I started attending classes in person but had to switch to online. I was worried it wouldn’t keep me engaged but it turned out to be even more convenient and effective. Alex has a great technical system set up that allows to receive every piece of information from the screen same as it would be in person. And all that without spending time on commute. I also enjoy that all lessons are video recorded, so I can come back to any of them when I practice on my own. Honestly, I would choose 6 stars if I could!
Alex is seriously awesome! His teaching method is fun, smart and super practical and his passion for music greatly contagious! My son (11 year-old) LOVES learning with Alex! Although my son is challenged with focus, Alex always manages to spark Charlies attention so that he can learn best! His teaching approach involved technology which is such an intelligent way for Charlie to get back to the recording of the lessons and practice all week long. I totally recommend Alex for anyone wanting to learn piano with ease and passion.
I have been a student of Alex for 6 years now. Under his instruction, my technique, understanding and improvisation at the piano have flourished. Alexs approach to teaching goes beyond the surface of simply how to play a song. He makes practicing fun and gives you the tools to understanding the mechanics behind the music. For anyone interested in developing their piano ability, there is no better option than studying under Alex Bohrer!
I was trained in classical piano performance for six years (a few of which were at Clavier-Werke here in Austin) before I switched to Alex, and it was the best decision I ever made in respect to my musical development. Alex was the first piano teacher I had who taught me both the theory behind the music, as well as how to apply that theory to create my own music. In contrast to the [sometimes stifling] piano lessons I had from previous piano teachers, Alex always made the lessons fun, creative, and worthwhile.I would recommend Alex to any and every beginning piano student who wants a cool, entertaining and incredibly talented piano teacher to help foster their initial love for the piano, and to any and every advanced piano student who wants to continue to develop their technical skills, but who also wants to develop a deeper understanding of musical theory in order to begin creating their own music.
Alex wasnt the first music teacher I had, but he was the first to really make me want to practice. In lessons with Alex, I learned how to use music theory creatively. My success in music today can directly be attributed to Alexs teaching.Very few musicians I know today keep in touch with their teachers from middle school and high school, but every time I traveled back to Austin, I make it a point to get together with Alex. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional, Alex can get your playing and understanding of music to the next level.
Ive been with Alex for many months now and have had an excellent experience! I went to school as a music major in college, but I only had a functional set of piano skills when I first started with Alex. He has helped me greatly to start moving past a functional set of skills and towards trying to find my own voice. His teaching style tends to be prioritized around students discovering their own creative direction and unique understanding. Recommended!!
Having the opportunity to meet Alex and take lessons taught by him is absolutely one of the best music experiences Ive ever had in my life. I came from China and had some experience with classical piano playing. As much as I love music, my experience back in China in a way destroyed my passion for music for years as a result of endless boring practicing and not having any true insight in what music really is. Fortunately I met Alex. Alex has a very unique way of teaching, and when I began I did not quite understand what was going on as it was completely different from my previous piano lessons back in China. Since I expressed my confidence in music knowledge and requested intense content, each class took me tremendous effort to follow. Alex has very cool and modern teaching methodology and he records the whole lesson for your record, thanks to that I was able to review the class recording multiple times to digest the information better and better. After a few lessons in, I was in awe of how rich and dense each lesson was, which I had not been able to fully grasp at first. Alexs class is nothing like bone-throwing and hand-waving. The lessons I took from Alex were powerfully dense and extremely systematic, the material contains every genuine piece of knowledge that I need to master what I want to learn. I am sad that due to other personal priority I had to stop taking classes from Alex, but whenever I ran into any question related to music theory, digging into all the saved recordings I got from Alex always gave me helpful guidance and I have to say these class videos are so valuable and Im so happy that I have them for my reference.Alex is also a very cool guy. As a foreigner that speak English as my second language, I was not confident at all when I started. But Alex made me feel all comfortable. He has a great personality that I sincerely admire. Theres more than just music that I learned from him.I really appreciate Alexs teaching and I enjoy his friendship so much. I hope every genuine music lover can find a great teacher like Alex, and if youre in Austin and youre looking for one, you wont want to miss this opportunity. Be prepared and learn music the hard way, the cool way, the fun way.
Alex is by far one of the best teachers I have worked with in my years of being a musician. He takes an extremely unique approach to learning an instrument, and much of what he has shown me has bled into other instruments I play. He is extremely knowledgeable, and when you take lessons with Alex, its not just about the technical side of learning an instrument; its about connecting with your instrument, feeling the music, expressing your creativity and letting the music change you. (Also, he has cameras set up over the keyboard and videos every lesson so you can go back and study!) I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to take music lessons, even if piano is not your main instrument, or even if you wish to pursue music as a hobby or for therapeutic reasons. You wont regret it!
Im a trained classical pianist, and Alex is the jazz piano teacher Ive been looking for my whole life. Alex knows all the theory and technique but subordinates it to making music and freeing his students creativity. Alex also makes exceptional use of technology, with audiovisual recording and software integrated into lessons and practice. Piano teaching on a whole other level than Ive experience d before.
Alex is special because he is both a phenomenal musician and a phenomenal teacher.He is very adept at breaking down the music theory behind the music he teaches. I always come away with new understanding of how music works, and I feel able to apply it to other music I encounter.He has a novel teaching style that I find works very well. We record a video of his hands throughout the 1 hour lesson. It takes me the full week between lessons to mine all the gems from our lesson video.
Alex is an amazing instructor with tremendous music knowledge....He has the ability to teach music composition in a manner that makes learning fun and enjoyable. He teaches complex music technique in the simplest way for the student to understand and does so with great passion. He is without any doubt the best music instructor you could wish for your kid.
I studied with Alex for about 8 years between the ages of 8 and 18. He is why I am the artist and musician that I am today.He encouraged my creativity, gave me tools to understand and enhance what I knew intuitively, and supported me in my unique musical journey.Having studied with Alex, I was able to continue on to study music composition at Oberlin Conservatory of Music, one of the top in the nation. Now Ive moved back to Austin and teach piano full time myself.Alex was a phenomenal teacher who prepared me for my creative life today.I think back to our lessons together when Im with my own students and draw from his sense of openness for each students own sense of creativity.Along with teaching, I now create performance art and large scale art installation in my personal practice.Even in this separate medium, his teaching of structure balanced with fun and experimentation help guide me.I cannot recommend Alex more highly.
Our son Denny(8) and daughter Faith (10) have only been taking piano lessons with Alex for three months and still weve never seen either of them this excited about practicing piano before. They actually fight for piano time. Both studied previously at another local music school but after two years of paying hefty tuition fees we saw very little progress in their playing. They had not been taught any theory whatsoever and neither could read notation beyond early beginner level.Since starting with Alex their progress in all areas of study has been astonishing and they show no signs of slowing down.The practice video support Alex provides his students has been a great help as it relieves me of the pressure of always having to micro manage their daily practice routine..I wish we had started with Alex two years ago but better late than never.We highly recommend Alex to any and all parents who find themselves fighting to get their own child to practice. He really cares about each childs progress and the kids know it. This motivates them all the more.Alex youre the bomb!
Two of my boys took piano lessons from Alex--for over 10 years (from 8 - 18). They picked up the basics quickly with his unique Bohrer style, were never bored (he would compose his lessons using the songs they wanted--we have binders of custom music), and developed a love for music. They both became 1st chair in the Westlake band (way ahead of the typical students), one even played a solo in Carnegie Hall. Alex is an absolutely amazing teacher.Everyone we have known that was taking piano lessons else ware has switched to Alex (over 10 different individuals and families). For one, he sticks around (for over 20 years in the area), and second he is amazing. It is like we have one the best pianist (he scored Hollywood movies for over 15 years) in the nation (and one of the most innovative and incredible teachers) in our own back yard.
Alex is the piano teacher that can get your kids or yourself for that matter, excited about playing piano. He’s engaging, fun, extremely talented and passionate about piano. My daughter looks forward to playing with Alex every week and is eager to go home to practice. Alex’s teaching style is like no other teacher I’ve ever experienced. I love that he video records each session and by the time we’re home from practice it’s in my Dropbox waiting for my daughter. If there’s any question about what she learned we can refer back to the video session. So helpful! You & your children will love Alex!
So far Ive learned and improved more in two months of jazz piano and composition lessons with Alex than I did going through the entire UT music program plus all past private lessons combined. No matter how complex the subject matter he is able to both explain and demonstrate the material in a simple humorous way that is easily understood. I am blown away by his natural teaching skills. Some good teachers cant play and even more good players cant teach. Alex has shown himself to be quite exceptional at both. Ive already signed my son up for lessons with him come next fall. Also he provides a full video of every lesson which is a Huge plus.
Get prepared to strap a rocket to your keyboard and blast off because Alex is not your ordinary piano teacher. He is able to quickly understand a student’s current level, ability, and challenge areas, while keeping the whole process fun and light. Alex has a gift for teaching and finding the path that keeps his students motivated and interested. Take that first free lesson and Alex will begin to put the heart and soul back into your music. Alex is the piano teacher you always wished you could have.
Alex is one of the finest teachers in all of Texas, and perhaps the world. As a former student currently in college for music as a jazz studies major,I can tell you from the bottom of my heart firsthand that this man has brought to me what it means to have the freedom, the soul, and the creativity of jazz (and music in general) that the majority of music teachers cannot pass on to their students.His teaching as brought me a level of understanding and creativity I never thought would be possible.I highly recommend Alex for any level of student, for he is both a purveyor of jazzs tradition and its future.If you want your child to grow both as a creative musician and as a person, Alex is the man for the job.Do not pass up this opportunity for your child.
A friend recommended Alex for our son and I am so grateful. My son had taken lessons for approx 2 Summers and just did not get much enjoyment out of it. He learned the names of notes and how to read music etc. His teacher said he was wonderful and learned quickly but he did not want to continue. I decided to give piano another try because I noticed how well he picked it up. From the first day that we met Alex and my son had his first lesson, it was a blast! Alex is animated, funny and a brilliant musician. He knows how to read a kid and adjust his method to best engage them and keep it exciting for them to learn. All the while he is talking about why and how and the leaning is constant. He gives encouragement and never lets them feel bad if they make mistakes etc. I believe that it is Alexs huge heart and delightful spirit that makes him one in a million.
I highly recommend Alex. He has taught me for the past ten years and has been so encouraging at every age. When I was younger (around seven), he kept me engaged through every minute of our lessons with his fun personality. As I have gotten older, he has kept the lessons exciting and interesting! I have learned vital music theory skills from him as well as how to express myself in my music. Alex is funny, innovative, and genuinely kindhearted. I have learned music skills and life lessons from him, and I cant imagine having a greater piano teacher over the past ten years.
Alex is a wonderful piano teacher. He has taught my son for two years. He has taught him much more than just how to play songs on the piano, but actual music theory. He has become a family friend. I would highly recommend him.Greg L.
Alex is an amazing piano teacher. His knowledge of music and talent for composing are extraordinary. His ability to teach technique and theory at my childs appropriate level of understanding is appreciated. He truly makes learning fun!
Alex is a wonderful and talented instructor. He is very patient and caring and has tremendous passion for the instrument. He tailors lessons to fit my needs, which I personally found amazing. This includes composing original music to take home and practice. You will not regret to take his lessons. I guarantee you.
Alex is definitely the coolest piano teacher ever! I had to pull my son out of a highly rated music school nearby so that he could be in Alexs class! Not only did Alex teach my son how to play the piano, he taught him how to compose music as well! I thought composing is something youll do when youve grown up but Alex surely proved that Im wrong by letting him start at 6! Thank you Alex!!
My son loves his piano lessons with Alex. Alexs enthusiasm, talent, and teaching style make piano time fun and exciting. My son has progressed tremendously technically, all while playing songs he truly enjoys. Highly recommend the Cool Piano Teacher!
Currently my piano teacher and he is the literal best!!! Everything is clearly taught every lesson and not to mention his great personality and humor. If you’re brand new at piano Alex is the guy for you!!
Alex is both a fantastic pianist and teacher. He has a wealth of knowledge pertaining to theory, as well as improvisational techniques. He showed us how just a few simple chords can be strung together into beautiful melodies. His setup is designed to allow students to see his hands, and his style of teaching is very conducive to learning. 5 stars across the board!
We took a free class with Alex. He has a unique method of teaching which makes it interesting yet challenging for the kids. I have been to multiple teachers who have more or less the same method of teaching, using existing pieces to learn the techniques. Alex, on the other hand, focuses on creating music. It was a very interesting lesson and those who want to focus on creating their own music should definitely try him out.
Alex is an outstanding teacher! He is the rare person who both has deep knowledge of music, and knows how to make that knowledge accessible to everyone. In the short time Ive been studying with him, hes gone above and beyond in various ways: compressing recordings of our lessons so they fit in my (free version) of Dropbox, providing make-up lessons when I injured myself, and doing a lesson on ear-training just because I asked. If you have the opportunity to study with Alex, take it!
If i could award 6 or 7 stars i would. Alex is a real life jazz virtuoso, and has figured out how to simplify the structure of music for young (or old) students. My son went from first piano lesson to take the a-train in less than a year. Along the way i watched as alex systematized things i either struggled with or never properly learned in all-state jazz ensemble. Your student will learn to make music for his or herself. Youll be giving more than lessons; youll be giving the gift of music for a whole life long.And he really is cool. Really.
Alex Bohrer is a warm and engaging piano instructor whose expertise and originality cannot be denied. Clearly his passion is to bring out the best in each student at any level and age in a way they can grow and love music and forever be inspired. There may be other options in music schools and teachers but I know that Alexs student travel great distances or opt to take online courses with him because they can attest to the extraordinary results. Bravo to a master!
Alex is truly amazing (and talented in his own right)! For 45 years I have put off taking lessons because I wanted to PLAY the piano, not just do exercises or mechanically bang out lame versions of Mary had a little lamb. Alex enables me to play the music I want to play! I still learn the theory, but it is about feeling the music, developing my own style, choosing what I want to practice, and enjoying the sound that comes from the instrument as I play. Practicing is a joy and is satisfying because I am also learning about different arrangements and how to improvise. His style of teaching is excellent, making sure that I understand, but still challenging me to push to my full potential. I can review my lessons afterward to refine and catch what I may have missed during the first go-round. Best decision I have made in a long, long time. Can I give more than 5 stars? Thanks Alex!!!
Alex has it all as a teacher: listening skills, patience, passion, complete and wide technique and a great contact with kids and adults alike. He makes the student feel comfortable and able to explore different types of music. My son learned some impressive jazz skills. Definitely highly recommended!
Alex is truly the next level piano teacher. Our son had a great piano teacher before but Alex has helped to explore all that is behind the notes and gain a deeper understanding of music. They are creating original music together and helping our son grow musically and as a person. Our son recently needed an MRI for a sports injury and they ask him what kind of music he wanted to listen to while the machine did its thing. He answered, Bach, the MRI operator asked him a few more times before turning to me to interpret what he was saying....Ohhh classical music. That is just how cool Alex is and how great a teacher he has been for our son.
I have a BM degree in classical piano. I’ve been taking online jazz piano lessons through Skype with Alex for over a year now.In this short period of time I’ve experienced more practical piano improvement in my playing than in my combined fifteen years of prior schooling and private study with various other wonderful but limited teachers.I’ve experienced major spikes of improvement in my improvisation, chord voicing, ear development and theory to name just a few. These are areas I’ve always been fascinated with yet found were unavailable through classical training.Alex came highly recommended to me by the head of the UT Composition dept. and I feel fortunate to have found him.I really look forward to seeing where my playing will be in a another year.With Alex I’ve had to study and practice hard but I’ve loved every second of it. The results have been well worth the effort.I would strongly recommend Alex Bohrer to anyone serious about taking their piano skills to the next level.
I spent my time in college studying trumpet, but never did anything with it. 10 years later, I really wanted to get music back into my life, but decided to switch instruments to piano. Alex has a really comfortable and laid-back approach to teaching that mixes solid technique and theory with a constant push for creativity, and he makes sure to put both the boring technical stuff and the fun improvization and composition stuff into every lesson. Ive walked away from each lesson so far filled with inspiration, ideas, and a real desire to go home and keep playing and practicing, and I really feel like Alex can give me the foundation to get me where I want to be on the piano.
Very nice and great teacher. The setup and quality of lessons is amazing. Great for both the easygoing learner and the hardcore pianist.My son and I went to first trial lesson and Alexgave us a tour of how and what we would be going over. In the space of a 25min he and I learned many new things. Thank you Alex!
Alex is not just a great pianist and teacher, hes also a super cool human being with a huge heart, and a passion for changing and enriching the lives of everyone he meets through his music. Im thankful to have gotten to know him so many years ago and thankful hes a part of my life now. Simply put, Alex is THE BEST.
Our boys both enjoyed piano lessons with Alex for two years.Alex is great with kids plus he incorporates composition in his teaching. This is a major confidence builder which the boys loved. To this day they still sit and show off their compositions to friends.
Alex is a pleasure to work with. He has the experience and knowledge to teach me from beginner level. He is very talented and passes along nuggets of information that helps tremendously. Even in this time of virus quarantine we are able to have Zoom lessons effectively , and his patience is superb. His sense of humor makes each lesson a “no stress” session. I can’t wait to learn more each week.
Alex Bohrer, Cool Piano Teacher, is profoundly gifted at piano and at teaching piano. I attended a Meet Up group, where he taught how to accompany a song out of a beginners study book using two chords. As an intermediate player with little reading skills, I was able to follow the reasoning behind the theory of the two chords and why they sound so incredibly good. Thank you Alex. I hope more people take advantage of your skills as a Cool Piano Teacher.
Alex does a great job of teaching in the context of the lesson but also at giving you glimpses into future techniques when it makes sense.I have enjoyed each of my lessons. He makes complex concepts extremely simple to understand and master.The supplemental videos he provides students between lessons have also been a tremendous practice aid. He is a natural born teacher.
Alex is an incredible performance pianist! We recently held a cocktail party, An Evening of Cocktails and Jazz, at which Alex performed. We and our friends were entertained and impressed by his skill and broad repertory. The event was a great success due to his charm and exceptional talent!
I am the pianist for my church and as such I wanted to add some color to my bland hum drum chords. Alex came highly recommended as the go-to teacher for achieving a more professional sound. I recall walking into my first lesson expecting just your typical piano lesson and assignment. I walked out feeling musically enlightened instead. I had no idea there were so many wonderful possibilities for spicing up the hymns I love to play. I actually now very much look forward to practicing after work. My fellow church members certainly have noticed the positive difference in my playing based upon all the wonderful compliments Ive been receiving over the past year. I couldnt recommend more highly. Alex is an amazing teacher!
Ive been taking lessons with Alex for a few weeks now and he has been patient and kind, but more than anything he has helped keep the slogging through the beginner stuff fun. I look forward to my lesson every week because I leave every day with so much more to play and a better understanding of what I am doing.
Our son Jay studied with Alex eleven years ago when he was only a child. This was back when the cool piano teacher traveled to students homes. The profoundly positive effect Alex had upon Jays life set the course for doing what he loves most now as an adult. He had Jay composing piano pieces within his first six months of piano lessons.We held a CD release party in our living room for friends and neighbors featuring Jays work. This was Alexs alternative to a stressful formal recital. After selling CD copies for $5 to attendees to benefit a local cause,.a light was switched on and years later Jay ended up majoring in Music Business at Berklee. We know from friends that Alex had the same positive effect on many neighborhood kids.Yes he is a great teacher but more importantly he inspires and gives his students the confidence to do whatever it is they love most in life.Thanks Cool Piano Teacher (Jay is now engaged and sends his love).
Alex taught me how to compose - simple as that. I had already learned to read music when I began studying with him, but I hadnt learned to understand it. Beginning with our very first lesson, Alex showed me why the music I loved sounded the way it did, and how I could emulate it. From that point onward there was no question that playing and writing music would always be a core part of who I am.Within a couple of years studying with Alex, I went from playing Rocket Man on sheet music to composing an original piece for the Austin Symphony. And not a single moment of it felt like work. Alexs gift to me was the ability to express my joys and my sorrows through sound, whether it be at the piano or on manuscript paper. A music degree later, and now with many students of my own, I can still say that he has been my most important musical influence.-Sam Hooper
Incredible teacher. Alexs music knowledge and passion for teaching is unmatched. Fantastic value for very personalized and detailed lessons and videos. Very patient and fun as well. If you have the opportunity to learn from Alex, you should definitely take it! Couldnt be happier!
Alex is a very accomplished pianist, and great and fun teacher. His classroom setup is wonderful with keyboards for 5 students plus him as teacher. Hes got overhead video cameras so the students can watch his hands while hes playing. Highly recommend.
Wow! What a teacher! He is so skilled as a practitioner of the art; you can tell by the way his hands flow and fly on the keys. And he loves to share that joy with his students. He is patient and kind, yet pushes them into growing. Each lesson is packed full of learning and the video recordings of the sessions enable students to review the lesson at their own pace. The net result is outstanding value. I very highly recommend the Cool Piano Teacher!
Alex is an inspiring and thorough teacher as well as an amazing musician! Every lesson was packed with new ideas that both challenged and encouraged me. I would high recommended him to beginning through advanced students.
Alex is a brilliant pianist whose passion for teaching is overflowing! His MeetUps are densely content-rich which gives a lesson that keeps on giving for weeks afterwards. Plus, he genuinely likes his students. Five stars!!!!!!
Wow! My head is so full of great information that I think it just might explode! Seriously, Alex is so enthusiastic and passionate, not only about music, but about teaching. He is a great teacher and gives, gives, gives, and then gives some more. Having the session videotaped is a real bonus, and Im really going to get some good use out of the videos and worksheets that Alex shared. Looking forward to more!
Alex is a fantastic teacher with a passion for teaching theory and making the entire process fun. He adapts to each student with each lesson and truly ensures theory and concepts are grasped. An amazing musician and a rockstar teacher to say the least!
If you want to learn jazz inside and out...look no further. Being a long time lover of jazz and its offspring it was frustrating hearing the major 7ths, b5s, and dominants in my favorite tunes but never being able to connect the dots. With Alex Im on my way. Hes has a great studio setup and the recording of each session really help in the early stages. Highly recommended!
Alex is simply a wonderful teacher. He explains concepts patiently in a very clear and easy-to-understand fashion, keeps students engaged with a great sense of humor, and shows you exactly why youre learning what youre learning with examples that he plays so breathtakingly beautifully. You will be amazed.
I have looked for a teacher like Alex since my kids were young. I knew what I wanted but just couldn’t find it. Alex is it! He is great and teaches Theory in such an understandable non-boring way! Too late for my older son’s but so glad my daughter is taking lessons.
Ive taken lessons on and off for roughly 50 years and Alex is hands down the best teacher Ive had. In just a few lessons he has opened my eyes and heart anew to the pleasures and beauty of jazz piano!
My son has been working with this teacher for years and has benefited greatly. Mr Bohrer brings rock solid understanding of theory, spontaneous and in-depth focus on any requests, and a really positive attitude and energy to each class as well as transferring a great amount of composition mindset to my son.Hes our kung fu grandmaster of piano, the teacher of teachers. If I whistle a tune near the man, in 5 minutes Ill be holding fresh sheet musical tune. We are really glad we found this teacher.
Alex is a great teacher and makes practicing fun. Couldnt recommend Alex more to anyone searching for a deeper understanding in music theory
Tremendous! Alex is that rare combination of great musician, knowledgeable and patient teacher, and fun!I am looking forward to many more sessions with him. If you get a chance to learn from him I recommend grabbing it.
As an online student I really appreciate the practice video support included. Its like having Alex working with me in between lessons. When it comes to jazz piano and theory Ive not met another piano teacher who comes even close.
This man teaches you how to understand and play music in a variety of ways, while making music theory easier to understand and fun. Hes the best piano teacher Austin has to offer.
Alex teaches in a way that is very practical and can apply directly to what you want to do. Incredible information and knowledge. Look forward to my lessons every time.
This guy is great!!
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83 Reviews for Cool Piano Teacher LLC 2023:
Review №1
2022-02-21Alex is an exceptional piano teacher. His innovative approach to teaching, impressive depth of knowledge and sense of humor make lessons both enjoyable and incredibly effective. He has a way of meeting you exactly where you’re at and breaking down complex topics into simple and digestible pieces. His virtual platform is very student friendly, and being able to watch the recorded lessons after allows you to really solidify what you’ve worked on. Alex’s genuine enthusiasm is infectious, and he truly wants you to play the piano in a way that brings joy to your life. Alex’s ability to encourage proper technique, meditative breathing, and music theory while also inspiring you to find your musical voice makes him stand out as a true master teacher. I would encourage anyone interested in taking lessons with Alex to do it. I promise you’ll be grateful you did.
Review №2
2022-04-13Alex is an awesome, upbeat, fun, inspiring piano teacher who has an amazingly impressive knowledge base as well as a uniquely effective way to teach piano! He is teaching me not only play the piano but also to CREATE on the piano! Each time I play or practice, I walk away feeling rejuvenated and positive rather than frustrated and...well...just really bad! Alex is making all that possible with his lively, amusing, and brilliant methods of helping me to learn beautiful skills and technique efficiently and rapidly. I feel so lucky to have found Alex, hes the best!!!
Review №3
2022-02-11I recently started taking virtual piano lessons from Alex around jazz theory and hes been amazing. Personalized content, great homework to study, multiple ways to learn (aside from simply reading music and memorizing it), and a really cool digital format for the lessons that work really well. It hasnt been that long and I already feel Im getting better and more aware of how all the elements come together. Hes also really fun :)
Review №4
2022-01-05Alex is as good as it gets. Id been looking to find a piano teacher who would do more than just teach me how to read sheet music, and Alex does that and so much more. He is knowledgeable on all things involving ear training, improvisation, and theory (many genres, too!).Not only that, but hes a 5 star person. He reminded me time and time again to use piano as a way to improve my life, and I know thats because he cares about my wellbeing.
Review №5
2022-02-21Alex is a teacher’s teacher who carefully listens and molds to the student’s needs and desires. Our 16yr old (who has played piano since 5yrs) recently started exploring Jazz theory and fundamentals. With his experience Alex was able to create custom lessons to help him explore new attributes in growing as a seasoned player altogether.
Review №6
2022-02-13Alex has a calm grounded speaking voice which makes his Pianoinstruction so easy to absorb & relax into learning with ease. From one professional Voice teacher and performer to another Pro Cool Piano Teacher he is the Best!! He teaches with an expansive intelligent, logical, passionate approach that is his own evolved creation. Alex is Highly educated and kind in his delivery, one would be blessed to experience learning thru Alex!!
Review №7
2021-09-30Alex is everything you could ask for in a piano teacher!!! He is extremely knowledgeable, and can accommodate all students, no matter their level of understanding. Alex’s joy for music, his passion, and his positive energy is present at every lesson. He clearly loves what he does, and it shows. His expertise is unrivaled, yet he can meet any student at their level. I highly recommend Cool Piano Teacher. I am amazed with how quickly I am developing skills, which include breath work, meditation, muscle memory, and relaxation. Alex inspires his students by offering a holistic approach to playing, with a mind, body, spirit connection. He is truly a gem of a human being, and “cool” is just one of the many attributes that make Alex a world class teacher.
Review №8
2022-01-11I came back to piano lessons after 35 years, and am making the shift from classical to jazz and chord charts. Alex is super fun to work with, and is patiently teaching an old dog new tricks. I wish Id learned this kind of theory and structure long ago. Alexs deep knowledge, combined with his humor and Zen perspective, make learning effective and enjoyable.
Review №9
2021-09-25Alex is an amazing piano teacher. He has a great setup to teach remotely where it’s easy to understand what is he playing. Alex is also super knowledgeable in music theory and piano arrangement, and knows how to explain the concepts in an easy and fun way to understand. Alex is very patient and goes at your pace. I was always terrified at improvising (I was trained in Classical music) and Alex has been great showing techniques and exercises to help master that skill. If you take this class you’ll learn music theory, how chords play together, how to create your own music, and so much more, while having a great time!
Review №10
2022-01-20Alex does a great job in making sure that the kids feel relaxed, enjoy music and have fun learning. He is very knowledgeable and highly professional. I strongly recommend Alex for piano lessons.