Cool Piano Teacher Comparison

Austin has many wonderful teachers. This list is not intended to take away from anyone's abilities.
​It is a market comparison based upon parent/student feedback & publicly available information.

Primary focus
Other schools: High volume revolving door -  Primary focus on new student business/overhead
Cool Piano Teacher: Typical student studies with the CPT four to ten years - Primary focus on piano enjoyment & student success

What you're paying for
Traditional teachers: Method book one size fits all 
Rock & jam band schools: Limits to depth of education 
Online Ad promotions by big names: Canned prerecorded videos
Referral agencies: SEO database name collectors with zero teacher screening
Music stores: Salespeople giving lessons 
Cool Piano Teacher: State & National record breaking achievements & awards

Longevity/Consistency
Other music schools: Come & go. High teacher turnover 
Cool Piano Teacher: Doors open for twenty years in Austin. Zero teacher turnover

Lesson makeups videos
Other music schools and more traditional teachers: 0-4 per year. Remaining missed lessons forfeited
Cool Piano Teacher:  Makeup lesson videos provided. None forfeited

Home practice assistance
Other music schools and more traditional teachers: Zero
Cool Piano Teacher:  24/7 online piano practice support

Listed successful student achievements
Other music schools and more traditional teachers: Zero listed
Cool Piano Teacher: Four listed

Five-star Google reviews
Other studios with one teacher: 0-24
Cool Piano Teacher: 62 Google & 7 Yelp

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