Awards & Testimonials
STEINWAY
TOP TEACHER AWARD
2022 STEINWAY TOP TEACHER AWARD
Christmas Season Brings Fond Memories
For years Dave and his piano teacher have exchanged holiday greetings, but this year Dave’s card carried an extra special meaning. “This time of year helps me think of how you helped me grow.”Adrian Garza loves music, but he teaches piano because of the incredible contribution the experience brings to a life.
Read What Students’ and Parents Say About Their Experiences
Dear Mr. Garza,
Thank you so much for celebrating with us and your wonderful gift. I cannot wait to play these amazing nocturnes and waltzes! Grateful to have you in my life. Be well,
Thank you so much for celebrating with us and your wonderful gift. I cannot wait to play these amazing nocturnes and waltzes! Grateful to have you in my life. Be well,
Priya
Dear Mr. Garza,
Thank you so much for the CD recordings of Vladimir Horowitz! I have been wishing for these for years. It was great seeing you at my graduation party. Thank you for your continued support for my musical journey. I look forward to a life-time long commitment toward growing as a pianist under your guidance.
Thank you so much for the CD recordings of Vladimir Horowitz! I have been wishing for these for years. It was great seeing you at my graduation party. Thank you for your continued support for my musical journey. I look forward to a life-time long commitment toward growing as a pianist under your guidance.
Gaurav Agrawal
Dear Mr. Garza,
Thank you for celebrating my graduation with me. I am simply in awe at the metronome; I've always wanted one like it and can't wait to put it to use. Thank you for everything. See you soon!
Thank you for celebrating my graduation with me. I am simply in awe at the metronome; I've always wanted one like it and can't wait to put it to use. Thank you for everything. See you soon!
Vijay Agrawal
Meet Vijay & Gaurav Agrawal – These two
Greenhill students won “Superior” and “Superior Advanced” at the Plano Music Teachers Association’s Sonatina Festival. Vijay, the younger brother started piano at the age of 4 and was in the 5th grade at the time of the Festival, winning his award with the First Movement of the Sonata in C Major by Joseph Haydn. Gaurav, a 10th grader won with the Sonata in G Major by W.A. Mozart.
Meet Vijay & Gaurav Agrawal
Over the past 5 years I have experienced so much on the piano because of you, my excellent instructor. I have realized that piano is not just something I like to do when I’m bored, but it’s one of my talents and something that I really enjoy. You are such a talented, kind and confident man and I can’t believe how fortunate I am to still have you teach me while we’re in different states! I will miss you very much!
Neena Edupuganti
“Mr. Garza possesses a natural talent for teaching this difficult instrument. In his students one can see confident individuals, mostly children and teenagers, who see him as their guide, friend and mentor. He has the ability to adapt to the psychological structure of each student, working with all the qualities and attributes of the person. I see in Mr. Garza a person devoted to transmit his knowledge using his experience, expertise and the most advanced pedagogical techniques. His natural ability to teach makes him an individual with the capacity to teach any subject… Mr. Garza contributes to the education and development in the community not only through the piano but also through his extremely rich cultural background… His long experience with children, teenagers and adults make of him an expert in the mental and developmental processes of the individual.”
Dr. Maria C. Alen
“Thank you for teaching me how to pay the piano. I have really enjoyed playing it. It was really fun.”
Neal Edupuganti
“Dear Adrian,
These past 7 years have been wonderful. Thank you for everything you have taught me over the years. My love for music and the piano will be something that stays with and I have you to thank for that. You always challenged me with the pieces I played and I have grown greatly as a pianist because of that. You are and away the greatest teacher, mentor and friend anyone could ask for! I will definitely be keeping in touch and I hope to play in a recital once again for you! Thank you so very much for everything you have done!”
These past 7 years have been wonderful. Thank you for everything you have taught me over the years. My love for music and the piano will be something that stays with and I have you to thank for that. You always challenged me with the pieces I played and I have grown greatly as a pianist because of that. You are and away the greatest teacher, mentor and friend anyone could ask for! I will definitely be keeping in touch and I hope to play in a recital once again for you! Thank you so very much for everything you have done!”
Jon Buckman
“Thank you very much for your invaluable piano instruction over the past 5 years. Piano will hopefully remain ingrained in our children’s future. Thank you for keeping the bar high. We will miss your passion!!”
Ravi and Hima Edupuganti
“We can’t thank you enough for being such a perfect role model for Jon. You have not only taught him how to play the piano beautifully but many life lessons as well. I will miss seeing you every week and your wonderful smile!”
Dan and Carol Buckman
“It gives me great pleasure to write this letter on behalf of Mr. Adrian Garza whom I have come to know and highly respect over the last year.
His role as piano teacher is impressive. I have known Mr. Garza subsequently. Since then he has given music classes to my son. Mr. Garza showed his ability to quickly adapt to my child’s learning needs and create the most appropriate learning style for my son. My son improved not only his music skills but also his personality development and school grades.
As parent, I quickly realized he was an invaluable asset for the education of my child.
He has innate ability to teach and to evaluate the skills of his students. He is active in coordinating piano performance in a structural and measurable manner.
Despite the heavy workload demands, he is able to study other languages. This, in addition to maintaining his commitment to family and friends demands.
In my professional judgement, Mr. Garza’s academic and musical skills rank at the top. His character isexemplary in every respect. His integrity is unquestionable by all who come in contact with him.”
Dr. Alicia O. Grimes
“I have known Adrian Garza for 15 years. He is a well-rounded person in that he has been very active in the Rio Grande Valley community and comes from a Hispanic background that blends him into a talented artist. I have personally observed and enjoyed much of his playing. Mr. Garza has a type of personality that exhibits patience and has the teaching skills to communicate with his students.
He is a magnificent piano concertist; he is a hard working individual who has energy and drive to excel in his profession.
I recommend Adrian Garza to you as somebody who will be an asset to any endeavors he decides to get involved in.”
Patricia Loesche
“We have had the privilege of knowing Mr. Adrian Garza for the last 7 years. He started teaching our 2 older children then we have gradually added the third & fourth child. Mr. Garza has proven to be very responsible hard working & reliable piano instructor. He tries to bring out the best in every child. We have been very pleased with his method of teaching & the progress we see in our children. We hope to continue to see our children grow in music & feel blessed Mr. Garza has been an important part of their education.”
Bertha L. Medina
“Mr. Garza has conducted classical piano instruction for my son and daughter for the last five years, and has made the piano a part of their lives. For teaching them a wonderful appreciation of music, I will always feel grateful.
During his time in the Rio Grande Valley he has become highly regarded as someone who has raised the level of piano appreciation in our area. He has taught us to value the history associated with classical piano as well as the importance of integrating classical music into our daily lives. We learn from him constantly.
You will come to value his contributions just as we have come to value his as part of our lives…”
Sonia Perez
These two Greenhill students won “Superior” and “Superior Advanced” at the Plano Music Teachers Association’s Sonatina Festival. Vijay, the younger brother started piano at the age of 4 and was in the 5th grade at the time of the Festival, winning his award with the First Movement of the Sonata in C Major by Joseph Haydn. Gaurav, a 10th grader won with the Sonata in G Major by W.A. Mozart.
