My daughter was terrified of her first lesson and now begs to practise. Rachel turned what I thought would be a battle into the highlight of her week. She is six, she can read music, and she played a piece at the studio recital — I cried a little, honestly.
I played as a kid, quit at fourteen, and regretted it for twenty years. Fortnightly adult lessons fit my work life and there is zero judgement about how little I sometimes practise. I can finally play the one piece I always wanted to. Worth every dollar.
My son sat his Grade 5 with Priya and was genuinely calm about it — she had run a mock exam so the real thing felt familiar. He passed with distinction and, more importantly, still loves the piano. That balance is rare and exactly why we chose Forte.
I came in wanting to play songs and Daniel had me playing one in a few weeks instead of a year of boring exercises. He is patient when I have not practised and never makes me feel bad about it. Best decision — I look forward to Saturdays now.
Daniel sized my daughter's first violin, was endlessly patient through the squeaky early weeks, and a year on she played in the recital without a wobble. The home lessons saved our weekends. We could not be happier.
I came in able to "sort of" sing and wanting to do it properly. Rachel built the technique first and never once made me feel silly. Six months later I sang at a friend's wedding. Worth every lesson.
My son is autistic and I was nervous about lessons. The studio is calm, the routine is consistent, and the same teacher every week made all the difference. He adores his Saturday lesson. Thank you, Forte.
Picked up guitar at 41 thinking I'd left it too late. Daniel had me playing real songs within the month and never minded the weeks I barely practised. Genuinely the highlight of my week now.