“[NBS is] an island of civility in this chaotic world; people here are so patient and supportive. Dovey’s teacher tries every possible idea to work with him. There’s nothing quite like this.”
– MOTHER OF ALUMNI AND GRANDMOTHER OF CURRENT STUDENT
“It was here that he gained now just knowledge but also love!”
“NBS not only nurtured Botong’s talent but also helped him find inner fulfillment and a sense of belonging. Please know how grateful we are for the role you’ve played in his life. Thank you for being such a wonderful part of his story.”
– PARENT
“I certainly feel very lucky to have been taught by you, because it changed my life by helping me find something I am truly passionate about.”
“Thank you for bring such a wonderful teacher to me all those years ago. You laid a strong foundation upon which I developed my piano playing and introduced me to a variety of beautiful pieces that inspired a love of music within me. I learned from you the nuances of expression and phrasing, elevating my playing and allowing me to succeed in many competitions. Moreover, the Nelly Berman School has provided me with a myriad of opportunities, from performance classes to lessons through the scholarship fund to concerts to chamber groups, to develop my skills in piano. I am so grateful for this, for playing piano has not only given me an emotional outlet, but has taught me life lessons in discipline and perseverance that will stay with me forever. The school is truly a unique place like no other in the way provides students with all the tools needed to play music at a high level.”
– ASHWINI, ALUMNUS
“[Elena] you have been both a great teacher and mentor to me in the past many years, and I truly do not believe that I would be where I am today without you.”
“Your constant support…through both good and bad performances, helped build my confidence…which although child me used to always complain about it, I can now look back to as valuable experiences.”
“I consider my time [at the Nelly Berman School of Music] to be the most valuable of my musical upbringing”
“I knew from the moment I stepped through the door and played my first note that it was the place. I felt completely at home. I studied there for four years and couldn’t have wished for a better introduction to music. I consider my time [at the Nelly Berman School of Music] to be the most valuable of my musical upbringing.”
Thank you Ms. Elena! Isabella’s success is really because of you and the Nelly Berman School. Isabella is just one of the many kids who benefitted from the training at NBS. It is truly life changing!
“Exquisite teachers”
“[A] great music school with exquisite teachers for many instruments.”
“What a great thing has been done here at NBS.”
“What a great thing has been done here at NBS. One woman’s vision and hard work has turned into a wonderful endeavor that encourages the love of music among it students and further encourages performance for all who are willing to work hard to achieve great things.”
“Truly inspiring”
“Thank you for another wonderful year of music. [Elena’s] commitment to the school and the way [she] treat[s] every child and their potential is truly inspiring!”
“Truly a unique place like no other.”
“The Nelly Berman School provided me with a myriad of opportunities, from performance classes, the scholarship fund, concerts, and chamber groups, to develop my skills in piano. Playing piano has not only given me an emotional outlet, but has taught me life lessons in discipline and perseverance that will stay with me forever… The school is truly a unique place like no other.”
“We are ever so grateful to NBS for creating such a nurturing environment to develop musical talent and setting high standards for musical achievement.”
“Having somewhere like [the Nelly Berman School]…is such a blessing”
“It is not always easy to navigate the world of classical music and to find the experiences and opportunities needed to achieve the dream of becoming a professional musician so having somewhere like [the Nelly Berman School], with exceptional instructors who have walked that path themselves, is such a blessing.”
“Thank you so much!”
“We are grateful for having you helping us and organizing amazing events like the competitions and Rising Stars concerts our boys and I enjoyed so much, and for the excellent teachers and the school’s music as part of our lives.”
“Thank you, Elena, for welcoming me so warmly to the NBS community.”
“Your encouragement and support over the years have helped me grow as a musician. Thank you for your guidance and the many opportunities you have given me.”
“This is a local icon for classical music education!”
“We absolutely love the school and Elena!”
My son has been taking piano classes at NBS since 2008 and he has grown up with music, along with all the wonderful memories of many beautiful concerts throughout the year! It has been such a privilege to be part of NBS community. The director, Elena was my son’s first piano teacher when he was young and she found several perfect teachers for him after she taught him. She puts so much love and dedication into music education and children she works with and to make sure students have a good connection with their teacher. It is amazing to watch what she does wonder to help kids accomplish a high level of musical achievement with passion and commitment. We absolutely love the school and Elena!”
“The teaching I received changed music from an activity to an integral pillar of my identity”
“Studying at the Nelly Berman School of Music was one of the most formative experiences of my life…The teaching I received changed music from an activity to an integral pillar of my identity, to the extent that looking back on those years, or reflecting on my life today, it’s hard to imagine my life without music in it. For this I will certainly be forever grateful.”
“I genuinely would not be where I am now without NBS”
“You were such an incredibly important part of my musical journey, and I genuinely would not be where I am now without NBS. All of the lessons, performance classes, music camp, chamber opportunities, concerts, and competitions…so many nourishing and demanding musical experiences that supported my musical growth”
“Fabulous instructors.”
“Both of my children studied music with various teachers, developed skill and confidence. Both children are now adults still playing music.”
“We have not been able to find the caliber of teaching which Nelly was able to assemble at NBS”
“We have not been able to find the caliber of teaching which Nelly was able to assemble at NBS — certainly part of her gift and her magic.”