Testimonials
"I cannot recommend Mari Collins highly enough as an accompanist and teacher. She played a crucial role in my success during both my Leaving Certificate music practical exam and my college entrance auditions.
Her level of professionalism and musicianship is exceptional, making each rehearsal and performance seamless and stress-free. Not only did she bring out the best in my playing with her supportive and encouraging approach, but she also offered invaluable insights that improved my overall musicality.
Her punctuality, attention to detail, and calming presence made a potentially stressful process so much easier. Thanks to Mari Collins, I was able to perform with confidence, knowing I had such a skilled accompanist by my side. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a dedicated, talented, and supportive piano accompanist or coach"
Karl, October 2024
"Mari accompanied me for my exam in May and I really enjoyed working with her. She is very professional, accommodating and an excellent musician. She helped me achieve the grade I wanted for my final exam."
Emily, November 2024
"I first met Mari when she agreed to be my accompanist for my grade 7 and 8 violin exams. I gained a lot of confidence practicing with her and she made it possible for me to become more expressive in my music.
Mari teaches me piano now because I am really interested in this instrument and she is a very encouraging teacher.
I am learning to be more sensitive about rhythm, dynamics and my technique. Mari’s classes are super enjoyable and I feel I am making progress each week. I really like the piano pieces I am learning from a range of different genres."
Ruben, November 2024
"Mari is my piano teacher. I am eleven and I really like the piano. I had another teacher before. I like the piano and I get to play lots of different kinds of music. I am learning how to read music and about dynamics too. When I play piano at home I can play my own tunes and sing because I am learning a lot about my instrument. Mari has a lovely dog called Eve. She is a collie like my dog. When I grow up I want to be able to play piano like Mari does."
Margot, November 2024
"My first experience working with Mari was in preparation for my violin grade 8 exam. I then worked with her towards a performance and my college auditions thereafter. I felt musically supported by Mari as an accompanist and rehearsals were a valuable educational, encouraging experience. I admire Mari's passion and professionalism as a pianist and collaborator."
Aoife, November 2024
"My daughter has been learning piano for three years with Mari. Mari’s enthusiasm is infectious and has really developed a 12 year old girls love for the piano.
Mari is encouraging, dedicated and warm."
Helen, December 2024
"My daughter has been taking piano lessons with Mari since May of last year, and I am beyond impressed with the progress she has made in such a short time. Mari is an incredibly professional and passionate teacher who truly inspires her students to love music. Her dedication, patience, and enthusiasm have helped my daughter not only develop her technical skills but also build confidence and a deep appreciation for playing the piano.
The results have been truly amazing, and I couldn’t have wished for a better teacher. Mari tailors her lessons to suit each student’s needs and abilities, making learning both enjoyable and highly effective. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a skilled and passionate piano teacher!"
Jana, December 2024
"Mari has accompanied me for two of my music exams. Mari ensured I was well prepared for both and gave me the confidence to play to the best of my ability in an exam setting. She is very insightful and extremely professional and I look forward to playing with her again."
Rachel, July 2025
"Mari has been teaching my daughter Lily piano for the past year, and we couldn’t be happier. She is kind, patient, and professional, creating a positive and encouraging learning environment. Lily has grown so much in both skill and confidence thanks to Mari’s teaching. We feel very lucky to have found her and highly recommend her as a piano teacher."
Sinead, August 2025