Dr. Irrera's main studio is located near Walnut Creek, California. He also offers select limited teaching days throughout the greater SF Bay Area. Please contact him to check availability in your area.
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“Joe is one of the finest teachers and musicians (and we have had a few) that one has the privilege and luck to know! Because of his teaching, in under one year my son became a semi-finalist at the prestigious international IKOF competition. Joe is extremely committed to the success of your child. One of the many examples was for him to open his studio for my son to practice anytime he needed, help with competition applications, write stories for local newspapers, and last but not least travel with us from California to Colorado to serve as an accompanist for my son. Don’t miss the rare opportunity to study with Joe!”
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"Last year, with his wonderful piano skills and connection to the audience, Joseph Irrera lit up the students at Stanley M.S.! I’ve rarely seen a musician present Classical Music and command such attention from young listeners. I’m glad to have some of his private piano students playing at Stanley Music. They are always top performers and, due to Dr. Irrera’s work ethic, always get the job done! He is so musical!"
Bob Athayde Music Director, Stanley Middle School (Lafayette, CA)
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"Mr. Irrera is by far the best piano teacher I've ever had, and I've had many. During my time practicing with him, I had the most growth in playing, and I actually completely enjoyed practicing. He's very caring, loves piano and music, and is clearly very educated in the subject. I strongly recommend learning from him so you can experience it first-hand."
Sarah A., Student
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“Joe taught both my daughters piano when they were just learning to play. He is the best! He was very patient. I’ve had several different piano teachers since Joe moved away and no one else comes close!”
Donna F., Parent
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“Mr. Joe, as my daughter calls him, started giving her piano lessons at the age of five. We could not have had a more patient and talented music teacher. I was so impressed by his teaching method that I also became a student! Not only he attended the prestigious Eastman School of Music, he is also a Steinway Artist, a recognition given to only a few pianist worldwide. New York is certainly missing one of its finest. We know we are.”
Claudia H., Parent
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"I studied under the auspices of Dr. Irrera from Fall of 2008 as a serious competition-level high school pianist for four years until I graduated in May 2012. Dr. Irrera is an absolutely fantastic piano teacher, his greatest asset is that he really teaches you how to dissect and analyze all the agogic, technical, musical, and occasionally theoretical nuances that go into understanding just how a piece should sound after several months of study."
Kalen W., Student
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"He is amazing! My kids love him. So sorry he left Rochester. He was the best teacher they ever had. He is kind, patient, a fantastic pianist, and an amazing teacher. When you go to the piano recital you realize he is able to teach all levels and everyone improves. You also see how much the kids love him. My kids miss Joe so if he has time for you grab him ! You will not be disappointed."
Monique S., Parent
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"Joe taught my son piano for a year (before he moved out of area) and we were thrilled to see the progress my son was making - he actually won an area competition as a result of his teaching! We had gone through a few piano teachers but Joe is the only one that had so much belief in him that ultimately motivated him to want to become a good piano player himself. Joe's extensive music training background equipped him well to be a great piano teacher, but most importantly, his ability to pass his passion for music to my son is what we valued the most. Thank you Joe!!"
