Words from Students & Families
"The time I spent preparing for the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz in Austria was a significant period for my musical development and future. The recordings I made with dear pianist Maria and the concert we performed together at İş Sanat deeply impacted me—not only musically, but also through Maria’s positive approach that uplifts and encourages her students. Every rehearsal I had with her helped me form a connection beyond the notes and contributed to my discovery of the power of art. Maria’s sincere relationship with her students and every moment I spent with her strengthened my passion for music. Working with Maria enriched me—not just as a pianist and student, but as a duo united in a shared musical experience. I extend my heartfelt thanks to her."
"My daughter began her piano education at the age of 8 with the dear Maria Hämäläinen Sermet, and she has been studying with her for two years. Throughout this time, the LCM program has also been followed. As my daughter herself says, "I want to play works by important composers," and she truly enjoys playing the piano. Since the day she started, she has felt music more deeply and channels that strength and emotion into the keys while playing—she feels it, and she makes others feel it too. I wholeheartedly believe that continuing her piano education with Ms. Maria will take her to a much more advanced level. I am deeply grateful to dear Maria Sermet for introducing my daughter to the piano, helping her fall in love with this art, and paving the way for her progress."
"I had my very first piano experience at the age of 32 with dear Maria. Besides being a wonderful pianist, she truly impressed me with her role as a teacher. Playing the piano—especially after the age of 30—might seem a bit challenging, but thanks to Maria’s ability to communicate and explain so effectively, she always found a way to express things in a language I could understand when I couldn’t grasp them otherwise. It always made me say, “That’s it!” We’ve made great progress together in this learning journey, and after just two months of lessons, I’m now able to play five pieces—one of which is my own composition. I’m truly happy to be on this journey with Maria."
"I understood Maria's teaching better because I found her clear communication and the main topics, key terms, and information in her training to be very concise, quick, and easy to grasp."
"First of all, it was very enjoyable because of the heartfelt, sincere, and experienced insights shared. It met my basic expectations."
