“Thank you for making piano so much fun for [my sons] and recognizing their efforts. Piano is becoming their “thing” and I know we have you to thank for that.” -- Parent of 3rd graders
“I just need to tell you how immensely grateful I am for your mastery, knowledge, expert approach, and unbeatable enthusiasm for both music and children, all hidden behind an unassuming and cheerful appearance. I can tell you that to (my child) you are everything—an absolute authority, an inspiration, an example, an ally, a friend. " -- Parent of 2nd grader
“I truly appreciate all the kindness and consideration you ALWAYS show. The only way I can show you just how much I appreciate all of your efforts is to be the best student I can be.”  -- Adult student
"The pain and numbness in my hands is completely gone now! I thought there was no hope of ever playing again and I can't thank you enough for giving music back to me. I'm so thankful to be out of pain and I can honestly say that my playing has improved from before my injury. I'm most impressed with the quality of sound now -- it used to be so thin and now it's full and rich and warm. Also, I never would have believed piano playing could feel so easy. I was raised to believe that tension and effort was required but I've learned that, actually, piano playing can feel absolutely delicious and effortless in the body. I highly, highly recommend this approach [Taubman Approach] to all pianists and musicians. You are an amazing teacher!" ​ -- Formerly injured pianist, after retraining in the Taubman Approach at McLelland Piano
"I always knew when I came in, no matter how bad my playing had been, you found something good in what I did, always patient, never hurrying, never critical, only encouraging.” -- Teenage student
“You are so gifted musically and are a true blessing to your students. Your people skills are fantastic, as you are always sincere, caring and are able to appropriately balance the difficult skills of listening and sharing.”
-- Adult student
[My son is] really enjoying piano lessons. I am glad that we found you! " -- Parent of 6th grade student
“I think you are tops with listening, playing, and teaching. You care a lot about what you do and it shows.” 
--- Frances Schwemmer, NCTM, AMTA Teacher of the Year
"Your Liszt was ravishing … a wonderful variety of tone colors and nuance of interpretation … a good ear for color.”
​--- Review of a performance by Amy McLelland aired on television
“I just want you to know how much we appreciate the fact that you do these extra competitions for your students. We appreciate the sacrifice you make to work on your day off, to prepare the students, and just the hassle factor that goes in to going the extra mile in challenging these kids. As always, I’m so glad you are our teacher!” 
-- Parent of 5th grade students
“I’m so proud of you! [Your students] sound great and their hands look wonderful. You’re such a good teacher and fine musician, Amy, and that really comes across. Congratulations to you and [your students] too." 
​--- John Bloomfield, faculty chair  of the Golandsky Piano Institute, NYC