'My daughter always looks forward to her weekly piano lessons with Aniela. Her progress over the last three years has been amazing; it’s a joy listening to her play. Aniela has a lovely bubbly personality and her passion for teaching music is evident. As my daughter plays by ear rather than reading notes, Aniela has adapted her teaching to suit and has been incredibly patient and understanding of this approach. In person and online piano lessons with Aniela have been equally valuable and the video recordings sent in between lessons really help. I would absolutely recommend Aniela as a piano teacher.' BS (Parent, September 2021)
'Thank you for all your support and understanding this past year with our sometimes challenging child, who really loves music. I have seen how she has grown under your guidance this past year, as she has overcome many hurdles in herself too. Your patience and gentle encouragement have been wonderful and I have loved being a fly on wall during [the Skype lessons in] lockdown and hearing the interaction.' MvG (Parent, July 2020)
'Hi Aniela, I just wanted to let you know that [my son] was super pleased with the [Skype] lesson today... he couldn't wait to tell me all about it and share new stuff. He thoroughly enjoys his piano lessons with you: I am finding I don’t need to encourage him to practise; he just does - in fact he is playing right now! As you have probably noticed, he can become quite anxious at times, and playing really helps him with this. So a big thank you from him and me.' ET (Parent, April 2020)
'[My son] would love to have the extra two lessons over the Easter holidays if you have space. His [first Skype] lesson was amazing and it was lovely to see it first hand. His dad said he was getting a lump in his throat listening to him play. I look forward to next week's lesson, if you can squeeze us in.' NB (Parent, March 2020)
'I just wanted to say a really huge thank you to you for carrying on with [Skype] lessons in this difficult time, it has really helped [my daughter] to have a focus once a week, and she works so hard in between because she just wants you to be happy. Hearing her chat to you today so freely really brought a smile to my face! Having only recently started lessons with you, I know you haven't got to know [her] that well yet, but chatting to you today was quite a big deal for her; she suffers with some terrible anxiety and so she must really trust you already to feel comfortable with you in the way she does.' CJ (Parent, March 2020)
'Both H and M are buzzing about their lesson, and according to H you are his best teacher - so thank you for inspiring him again.' HT (Parent, January 2020)
'Wow! Just Wow! My son absolutely loves his lessons! Literally can’t wait for the next one, Aniela's learning style is exceptional, after the first term [my son] was able to entertain us all over Christmas playing us carols, I believe it’s built his confidence and give him life skills, my son struggles at times with hearing loss, his music lessons provide vital support with this, I’m also very impressed with the amount of feedback I get about his progress, and to be sent recordings is amazing as a busy working mum this means so much! I simply can't recommend Aniela enough, thank you so much from both of us.' SW (Parent, January 2019)
'I wanted to say a huge thank you for everything you've made possible for me over the past few years. You've given me great chances to perform and helped grow my confidence a great deal. You're an amazing teacher and I'm so glad I had you!' AW (Student, Sept 2017)
'I'd like to thank you: firstly for the encouragement you have shown [my daughter] in Music and secondly for the opportunities you've given her (and me) to perform. We've both enjoyed them greatly.' PW (Parent, June 2017)
'I write on behalf of all of Hungerford Town Council to thank you for arranging for John O'Gaunt to take part in the entertainment on the evening of the Switch On [of the Christmas Lights]. It is lovely to have the local schools involved and to hear the talents of the music students. Please pass on a huge thank you to [your students] for their beautiful performances and congratulate them for a fantastic show in front of such a large audience.' Cllr M Crane OBE, (Mayor of Hungerford, Dec 2016)
'You are the best teacher in the whole wide world!' MB (Student, Dec 2016)
'Once again thank you so much for having the boys up to your department to play for you yesterday. They are so thrilled to be given the opportunity to play "live" at the JOG X Factor. They are buzzing today and have been doing the rounds at school telling all the teachers, their friends and putting up the posters. We have had the office receptionist, who is a trained dancer offering to give them some practice sessions in the hall on improving their movement on stage etc, ready for the 17th! This opportunity has really given them the passion to play together regularly and given them something to aim for, so you and Gerry {Head of Hungerford Primary] giving them these opportunities, have been key in their development as a group. Just thought you should know that as we are all really grateful and thankful as parents for you inspiring them. It's also presented a fab example of Primary /Secondary School Liaison for the Hungerford Community.' SP (Parent, Feb 2016)
'Thank you for all your wonderful work in German this term. It is an absolute pleasure working with you. You are a natural MFL teacher!' KM (Dec 2015)
'I will miss you so much. Don't go! You are the best choir teacher ever!' MM (Student, Dec 2012)
'Thank you for all your support and understanding this past year with our sometimes challenging child, who really loves music. I have seen how she has grown under your guidance this past year, as she has overcome many hurdles in herself too. Your patience and gentle encouragement have been wonderful and I have loved being a fly on wall during [the Skype lessons in] lockdown and hearing the interaction.' MvG (Parent, July 2020)
'Hi Aniela, I just wanted to let you know that [my son] was super pleased with the [Skype] lesson today... he couldn't wait to tell me all about it and share new stuff. He thoroughly enjoys his piano lessons with you: I am finding I don’t need to encourage him to practise; he just does - in fact he is playing right now! As you have probably noticed, he can become quite anxious at times, and playing really helps him with this. So a big thank you from him and me.' ET (Parent, April 2020)
'[My son] would love to have the extra two lessons over the Easter holidays if you have space. His [first Skype] lesson was amazing and it was lovely to see it first hand. His dad said he was getting a lump in his throat listening to him play. I look forward to next week's lesson, if you can squeeze us in.' NB (Parent, March 2020)
'I just wanted to say a really huge thank you to you for carrying on with [Skype] lessons in this difficult time, it has really helped [my daughter] to have a focus once a week, and she works so hard in between because she just wants you to be happy. Hearing her chat to you today so freely really brought a smile to my face! Having only recently started lessons with you, I know you haven't got to know [her] that well yet, but chatting to you today was quite a big deal for her; she suffers with some terrible anxiety and so she must really trust you already to feel comfortable with you in the way she does.' CJ (Parent, March 2020)
'Both H and M are buzzing about their lesson, and according to H you are his best teacher - so thank you for inspiring him again.' HT (Parent, January 2020)
'Wow! Just Wow! My son absolutely loves his lessons! Literally can’t wait for the next one, Aniela's learning style is exceptional, after the first term [my son] was able to entertain us all over Christmas playing us carols, I believe it’s built his confidence and give him life skills, my son struggles at times with hearing loss, his music lessons provide vital support with this, I’m also very impressed with the amount of feedback I get about his progress, and to be sent recordings is amazing as a busy working mum this means so much! I simply can't recommend Aniela enough, thank you so much from both of us.' SW (Parent, January 2019)
'I wanted to say a huge thank you for everything you've made possible for me over the past few years. You've given me great chances to perform and helped grow my confidence a great deal. You're an amazing teacher and I'm so glad I had you!' AW (Student, Sept 2017)
'I'd like to thank you: firstly for the encouragement you have shown [my daughter] in Music and secondly for the opportunities you've given her (and me) to perform. We've both enjoyed them greatly.' PW (Parent, June 2017)
'I write on behalf of all of Hungerford Town Council to thank you for arranging for John O'Gaunt to take part in the entertainment on the evening of the Switch On [of the Christmas Lights]. It is lovely to have the local schools involved and to hear the talents of the music students. Please pass on a huge thank you to [your students] for their beautiful performances and congratulate them for a fantastic show in front of such a large audience.' Cllr M Crane OBE, (Mayor of Hungerford, Dec 2016)
'You are the best teacher in the whole wide world!' MB (Student, Dec 2016)
'Once again thank you so much for having the boys up to your department to play for you yesterday. They are so thrilled to be given the opportunity to play "live" at the JOG X Factor. They are buzzing today and have been doing the rounds at school telling all the teachers, their friends and putting up the posters. We have had the office receptionist, who is a trained dancer offering to give them some practice sessions in the hall on improving their movement on stage etc, ready for the 17th! This opportunity has really given them the passion to play together regularly and given them something to aim for, so you and Gerry {Head of Hungerford Primary] giving them these opportunities, have been key in their development as a group. Just thought you should know that as we are all really grateful and thankful as parents for you inspiring them. It's also presented a fab example of Primary /Secondary School Liaison for the Hungerford Community.' SP (Parent, Feb 2016)
'Thank you for all your wonderful work in German this term. It is an absolute pleasure working with you. You are a natural MFL teacher!' KM (Dec 2015)
'I will miss you so much. Don't go! You are the best choir teacher ever!' MM (Student, Dec 2012)
