Piano Performance & Education

Our daughter studied with Evelyn for two years, in a combination of online and in-person lessons, and we couldn’t have been happier with the experience. Evelyn is an exceptional piano teacher who combines incredible technical knowledge with an equal focus on musical expression, helping our daughter grow not only as a pianist but also as a musician.

One area where Evelyn particularly stood out was exam preparation. She guided our daughter through several ABRSM Performance Grades with expertise, patience, and encouragement. Because these exams place a significant emphasis on expression, musical communication, and interpretation across a variety of styles, Evelyn helped her develop a much deeper understanding of the music she was playing. She encouraged her to think beyond the notes on the page and explore the character and mood of each piece, while also building the technical skills needed to perform confidently. Evelyn’s wonderful studio recitals also provided valuable opportunities for our daughter to build confidence and develop her performance skills in front of an audience.

Unfortunately, we moved overseas, otherwise we would have continued lessons with Evelyn for as long as possible. We are very grateful for her dedication, expertise, and encouragement, and we wholeheartedly recommend her to any student looking for a skilled and inspiring piano teacher.

We can’t speak highly enough of Evelyn as a piano teacher. Her expertise in both playing and teaching piano is exceptional. She has a gift for challenging students in a way that brings out their best. She is totally engaged during lessons. Our daughters Phoebe and Mary studied with her for two years and grew tremendously as musicians, so much so that we were more than willing to make the 40+ mile drive for every lesson. Evelyn’s recitals were thoughtfully put together and gave our girls invaluable experience performing in front of an audience. We highly recommend her to any family serious about piano education.

Ms. Evelyn is an exceptional piano teacher who combines high standards with a genuine desire to see each student succeed. She challenges her students to reach their full potential, helping them develop not only strong musical skills but also perseverance and confidence. Her lessons are organized and professional, and her recitals are beautifully planned, giving students meaningful opportunities to perform and celebrate their progress. We are grateful for the years our daughter spent learning from her and highly recommend Ms. Evelyn to anyone looking for a piano teacher who truly cares about her students and their growth.

Our boys had the privilege of taking piano lessons with Ms. Evelyn, and we could not be more grateful for her guidance and dedication. She has been incredibly patient, encouraging, and supportive throughout their musical journey.

Both boys significantly improved their piano technique, musical understanding, and overall confidence as pianists. Ms. Evelyn has a genuine passion for music that shines through in every lesson, inspiring her students to do their best while making learning enjoyable.

We truly appreciate her commitment, professionalism, and we highly recommend Ms. Evelyn to anyone seeking an exceptional piano teacher.

Dr. Evelyn Lam was a wonderful piano teacher for my son and daughter for over two years. She created a supportive and encouraging learning environment while maintaining high standards that helped my children grow both technically and musically. Dr. Lam’s patience, professionalism, and genuine passion for teaching made each lesson enjoyable and rewarding. We are grateful for the strong foundation and confidence she helped develop, and I would highly recommend her to any family seeking an exceptional piano instructor. 

Over the past two years, our child has grown tremendously in both piano skills and confidence thanks to Dr. Lam’s patient, encouraging teaching style. She created a positive learning environment that kept lessons engaging and made real progress possible. We are so grateful for the dedication, talent, and care she brought to every lesson.

Evelyn is a master piano teacher! She took our daughter Brianna from only knowing what a piano was to PLAYING 4 PAGE PIECES in only a year and a half!! Our daughter really enjoys her lessons and will forever carry this love of playing piano with her thanks to Evelyn!

Evelyn Lam has created a high-class studio where students are thriving. Her incredible skill at the piano, coupled with her ability to impart digestible instruction to her students, is a wonderful combination. Highly structured and intensely focused, Mrs. Lam provides a warm environment for her students to improve in piano skill, but also to grow in life. We are grateful for the time our child had under her instruction.

Mrs. Evelyn is a highly talented teacher who made me a much better pianist in the short year we had together. She is extremely hands on and suffers no fools. She also makes very good cakes.

My son has absolutely loved his lessons and working with Ms. Evelyn. She does a wonderful job choosing pieces that really appeal to him, which has kept him engaged and excited to learn. Over the past two years, we’ve seen tremendous progress in both his skills and confidence. She is incredibly patient and creates such a positive, encouraging environment—we’re so grateful for her guidance.s.

Dr. Lam is an exceptional teacher who combines professionalism with genuine care for her students. Our child has not only improved technically, but has also developed a deeper appreciation for music. We are so grateful for her guidance and mentorship.

Evelyn is a wonderful teacher. She has been teaching my children for three years, and my children have always enjoyed her lessons. Evelyn is kind, patient and inspiring, she tailors each kid’s talent, and helps them improve steadily. We recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone considering piano lessons.

Evelyn has been instructing my elementary age daughter for over a year now, and we could not be more pleased with her. She has a great attitude and is highly professional. My daughter is learning technical skills, building her confidence, and having fun all at the same time. I highly recommend Evelyn for beginners and younger learners.

Samantha has been taking piano lessons from Evelyn for about 4 years, and we’ve had an excellent experience throughout our time with her. Evelyn is a talented and bright teacher who is patient and helpful. Her teaching methodology is great, and she has kept my daughter engaged and interested in learning. Not only is she an incredibly talented and knowledgeable teacher, she is also one of the friendliest and most personable teachers we have ever had the pleasure of working with. They work on pieces that they both choose, which has made the lessons more enjoyable for my daughter. Overall, we are very happy with Evelyn as a teacher and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a skilled and engaging piano teacher.

Our daughter has been taking lessons with Evelyn for the past two and a half years, starting virtually in April 2020. During that time, Evelyn sent notes after each lesson via email. Since switching to in-person lessons, Evelyn corrects and writes strategies in a notebook, which my daughter reads at home when she practices. These notes are extremely helpful and just one of the many reasons why we value Evelyn as an instructor. Another is her enthusiasm and love for the piano, which she uses to
motivate and inspire her students. Evelyn is also extremely thoughtful. She sent stickers in the mail to our daughter during the pandemic, and she has given special treats to her students for holidays/special events. We have treasured the last few years and will miss Evelyn when she leaves Ithaca!

I took weekly piano lessons with Dr. Lam while I was attending Pittsford Mendon High School, where she was and still is the accompanist for their choirs. Not only did I love taking lessons and learning from her, but Dr. Lam truly provided a well rounded piano curriculum for me based on her outstanding comprehension of music theory, history, and piano technique. I am a vocal primary who is now studying at Nazareth
College at their School of Music. She taught me that piano is an emotive art form that requires discipline, hard work, and dedication. Now that I am working toward becoming a professional musician in college, I can confidently say that Dr. Lam taught me how to use the keyboard with my voice to be a fully independent musician. I am forever thankful for all of the hard work she put into each and every lesson, and I am so grateful I know such a brilliant pianist.

Evelyn is a very patient and supportive piano teacher. I started as a beginner and learning from her was an absolute delight. Whenever I got stuck with a particular piece or exercise, she helped me find the best way to learn it that works for me.

Having spent two years under the study of Evelyn Lam, I think that her teaching style is very pleasant and efficient. She is very enthusiastic about piano and works to install that same enthusiasm and motivation in her students. Her instructions are very thorough and reasonable. Evelyn puts all of her heart into promoting student success and I was very fortunate to have worked with her when I had the opportunity.

My daughter has been studying piano with Dr. Lam since May 2021, and we could not be happier! In a relatively short amount of time, she has made tremendous progress on the instrument [and] enjoys playing the piano and looks forward to her lessons with anticipation each week. Dr. Lam’s teaching style is firm but clear, organized, and kind, and her approach is uniquely tailored to each student’s needs and rate of progression. The method books she has chosen for my daughter are challenging and fun and include repertoire selections from the classical canon as well as jazz and Disney favorites. Dr. Lam encourages the students to take careful notes during the lessons, but she also provides parents of young students with detailed lesson notes on request. The lesson notes are so helpful in providing direction for our practice sessions in between lessons, and we are truly so grateful for them! My daughter has had the opportunity to participate in three recitals with Dr. Lam, all of which have been a wonderful experience… Dr. Lam never misses an opportunity to go above and beyond for her students and genuinely cares about their development as musicians and people.

I am grateful for Evelyn for her dedication to working with my student in elevating her playing by insisting on technical ability as an important avenue to fully reaching the artistic heights of a particular composition. She is not afraid to ask for excellence with the understanding that it will bring my student closer to feeling confident and versatile on the keyboard. The privilege of having such an accomplished pianist as a mentor for my daughter is extraordinary. My daughter absolutely values the incredible instruction she receives and always looks forward to her lessons. Evelyn’s instruction has made her feel accomplished and confident. Beyond lesson time, Evelyn is warm, funny, and generous in her rapport with her students and their caregivers. Thank you for all you do, Dr. Lam!

Evelyn helped me reach my goal of passing piano proficiency my first semester of conservatory. Her teaching approach is direct and encouraging, customizing lessons to individual needs.

Evelyn taught piano to my daughter for about a year. Evelyn was extremely organized in her teaching approach and gave clear guidance as to what needed to be worked on. Evelyn was always pleasant and easy to work with. She is extremely talented. We very much enjoyed our time with her!

Evelyn began as [my child] Stella’s piano teacher through virtual learning. Right away, she showed energy, patience, and understanding. Evelyn is a very talented musician herself and she brought that talent and knowledge to the lessons. She kept the lessons interesting and fresh, allowing the students to master a piece and move on to another in a short time. Evelyn has been a fantastic piano teacher and we would recommend her to students of any age!

As a teacher, Evelyn is not only a great mentor who pushes her students to their greatest potential, but also remains supportive and understanding of their needs. Evelyn’s professionalism and dedication to her students is clearly seen by the progress I made in just a short time under her guidance.

Evelyn is a wonderfully talented pianist and is an excellent teacher as well. My daughter took piano from her for 3 years and the amount of progress she made in that time was beyond our expectations. Evelyn holds her students to a high standard and relates to them in a way that makes them strive to meet the goals that she and they set together. Highly recommend Evelyn. She’s amazing.

In my experience with Dr. Lam, I can confidently say she is an excellent piano teacher.  She has a patient and rigorous teaching approach, making complex musical concepts easily understandable for her students. Dr. Lam has a solid foundation in music theory; this, as well as her passion for teaching, helps her guide her students through challenging pieces of music. Beyond that, Dr. Lam is a kind, compassionate, and cheerful person who cares about her students’ well-being. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to improve their piano skills. Thank you, Dr. Lam, for all you have taught me!