Testimonials

"Cecilia is a world class artist with many years of experience to offer." Cathy Herrera

"The past five years of making music with Ms. Dunoyer have been such a blessing in my life. Her passion and excitement inspired me to listen better and play more expressively. I am beyond grateful for her time and patience. The things she taught me will stay with me as I step into the next part of my life." Hannah Yang (student) 

"Ms Dunoyer is a delightful, personally charming, interesting and knowledgeable teacher with a great sense of humor.” (Adult student)

"Ms Dunoyer's caring lessons have given me the confidence I desperately needed.  Her gentle guidance has opened up doors I never knew existed. For many years I was stuck, too intimidated to take on anything new.  Now I want to move forward and believe I can. Honestly, she has been the best teacher I have had at Penn State. I hope she knows how wonderful her patience and encouragement are." Anna, Penn State student

"Cecilia Dunoyer is an engaging teacher who brings learning and fun together in every lesson.  She taught me how to really appreciate the beauty of piano music, and how to bring it out in my playing by always keeping free and fluid motion of my hands and wrists. Cecilia Dunoyer is patient and kind. She genuinely cares about every one of her students and tries her hardest to help them succeed. I will cherish all that she has taught me and remember it for the rest of my life.” Sofia Mauro, 13

"I enjoyed every single minute of my lessons, learning lots at the same time. Ms. Dunoyer's patience was outstanding. I am very glad I had the chance to study with her and I will be indebted to her for ALL she has taught me for all my life."  Amy, Penn State student

"Lessons are always fun and energetic. At every lesson I learn something new. Thank you for being such an outstanding teacher." Sarah Chang, 16

"Ms. Dunoyer has influenced me more than she could possibly know, and she has taught me more than I thought I could learn. Thank you for giving me such valuable advice and for teaching me about myself." Lisa Cooperman, Penn State student

"It has been a wonderful 4 years. I am so lucky to have found such an amazing teacher and friend. I have really been inspired by her beautiful spirit and style." Emily Krebs, Penn State student 

"Exceptional! Taking lessons under Ms. Dunoyer's guidance is one of the most enjoyable experiences I've had in my life." Yuko, Penn State student

"Ms. Dunoyer was very knowledgeable and helpful. She was tough, but in a good way, never criticizing or belittling." Rebecca, Penn State student

"Knowledgeable, eloquent, extremely helpful and caring teacher." Andy, Penn State student

"She really knows what she is talking about and she is always encouraging. I feel that I learned more in this semester than I have in a couple of years." Michael, Penn State student

"Ms Dunoyer leads the student in a good direction, with explanations always clear and easy to understand: how to approach technical problems, how to practice, how to understand music, etc..." Lily, Penn State student

"Ms. Dunoyer has taught me to appreciate playing the piano and listening to music even more. She is an incredible teacher." Catherine Lin

”My son took weekly piano lessons from Cecilia in middle school and high school until he entered college. Cecilia is the best piano teacher I ever came across in State College, PA. She not only taught my son the essential skills of playing piano, but also how to comprehend every single piece that they worked from much broad perspectives. Cecilia's way of teaching has nurtured my son's life long love and passion towards music. Nowadays, playing piano in between his busy college studies gives him enormous joy. It helps him to relax and to enjoy himself in spite of the heavy workload he takes. Cecilia, thank you very much!” Yanling Zuo

"She is a superb teacher who brings intellect and humor to each class."

”Cecilia is an amazing person and teacher. She is beloved in State College, PA (her residence prior to MA) and recognized worldwide for her skill, accomplishments, and utter brilliance! Students of Cecilia should consider themselves lucky to gain her wisdom—all of those little things that make a performer next-level great!” Kim Devlin

"I took lessons from Cecilia for over 20 years. She's the most amazing teacher I've ever had, throughout all my schooling (up to and including my Ph.D). She's an expert at meeting the student at his or her level. I guarantee that whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pianist, you'll have a wonderful experience. She herself grew up studying with some of the best pianists in the world, and it shows. I loved learning how to play with not only my hands, but my heart. She's not only incredibly knowledgeable, but she's also kind and caring. It was an honor to have her as a teacher, and I adore her more than I can possibly put into words. If you're thinking about taking piano lessons from her, do it.”