Music Artistry Program student performance
Testimonials
"Thank you so much for everything you've taught me over the past 8 years! You are really supportive and patient and I appreciate that not everything has to be perfect, it just has to be the best attempt. You have definitely taught me more than just music and I'm so lucky to be able to call you my teacher, role model and friend!"
Kayla (a graduating senior)
"Writing this thank you card is hard because it also feels a little bit like good-bye and we aren't ready for that. Thank you for the ways you have touched our daughter's life beyond the piano, as well as the lessons that have given her a lifelong skill, joy and love."
Sonja (a parent)
"It was a pleasure to hear your students today. All of them play with good sound and healthy technique, which is always wonderful to see. I loved the repertoire you assign them, very appropriate to their level, fun/interesting and full of pedagogical benefits. The students were responsive and open to try new ideas and able to change things right away--because of your fine teaching. Congratulations on a very fine job."
An Adjudicator (2018)
"Thank you so much for teaching me piano this year. I have learned a lot from you. You are a wonderful teacher."
Geoffrey (a junior high student)
"Thank you for being such a wonderful piano teacher. It was so nice having you as my first real, serious teacher and I feel very lucky to have studied under someone so committed to helping me reach the college level. I feel privileged to have been guided by you, and I think I will probably forever be in debt to you for fixing my technique! Thank you for your knowledge and the music!"
Kaley (a high school student)
"I wanted so much to thank you for the gift of teaching Elisabeth with such great feeling and care. Elisabeth will always remember the minuet dance you taught her and the other visuals that helped bring 'life' to the music. What a great teacher!"
Heidi (a parent)
"It is difficult for me to write this note, but I need to let you know that Christina will not be continuing lessons for next school year as we'll be moving. She's really sad that she can't continue her lessons with you. Her progress and growth of her interest in practicing piano are impressive. We appreciate your efforts and encouragement over the years that not only allow her to learn how to play piano but also instill in her a love for music."
Meng (a parent)
"Congratulations on your fine teaching of a delightful class. There is a great range of experience and talent, and you are serving all with equal enthusiasm, care, warmth and attention to details of stylistic interpretation, articulation, dynamics, tone production, rhythmic structure and pulse, character and pedaling. Your students were all poised and receptive to suggestions. Memory was securely prepared across the board. It was a great pleasure to hear your students today."
An adjudicator ( March 2009)
"Thank you for your wonderful work on Saturday. It was fun to watch you so carefully...and graciously, I might add...manage the room, both to keep the schedule on track and to maximize the time each student had available by prepping and staging them before their performance. You added an air of class to the day."
Dave (a teaching colleague and piano competition coordinator)
"Thank you so much for letting me borrow your certification portfolio for a month. I am so impressed at the professionalism and the heart/humanity that you convey in your teaching."
Heather (a teaching colleague)
"Just a note to say I think you're doing a great job of teaching! You integrated so well the elements of good piano playing--you really 'covered the bases.' I really enjoyed watching you work."
Dianne (a teaching colleague)
Kayla (a graduating senior)
"Writing this thank you card is hard because it also feels a little bit like good-bye and we aren't ready for that. Thank you for the ways you have touched our daughter's life beyond the piano, as well as the lessons that have given her a lifelong skill, joy and love."
Sonja (a parent)
"It was a pleasure to hear your students today. All of them play with good sound and healthy technique, which is always wonderful to see. I loved the repertoire you assign them, very appropriate to their level, fun/interesting and full of pedagogical benefits. The students were responsive and open to try new ideas and able to change things right away--because of your fine teaching. Congratulations on a very fine job."
An Adjudicator (2018)
"Thank you so much for teaching me piano this year. I have learned a lot from you. You are a wonderful teacher."
Geoffrey (a junior high student)
"Thank you for being such a wonderful piano teacher. It was so nice having you as my first real, serious teacher and I feel very lucky to have studied under someone so committed to helping me reach the college level. I feel privileged to have been guided by you, and I think I will probably forever be in debt to you for fixing my technique! Thank you for your knowledge and the music!"
Kaley (a high school student)
"I wanted so much to thank you for the gift of teaching Elisabeth with such great feeling and care. Elisabeth will always remember the minuet dance you taught her and the other visuals that helped bring 'life' to the music. What a great teacher!"
Heidi (a parent)
"It is difficult for me to write this note, but I need to let you know that Christina will not be continuing lessons for next school year as we'll be moving. She's really sad that she can't continue her lessons with you. Her progress and growth of her interest in practicing piano are impressive. We appreciate your efforts and encouragement over the years that not only allow her to learn how to play piano but also instill in her a love for music."
Meng (a parent)
"Congratulations on your fine teaching of a delightful class. There is a great range of experience and talent, and you are serving all with equal enthusiasm, care, warmth and attention to details of stylistic interpretation, articulation, dynamics, tone production, rhythmic structure and pulse, character and pedaling. Your students were all poised and receptive to suggestions. Memory was securely prepared across the board. It was a great pleasure to hear your students today."
An adjudicator ( March 2009)
"Thank you for your wonderful work on Saturday. It was fun to watch you so carefully...and graciously, I might add...manage the room, both to keep the schedule on track and to maximize the time each student had available by prepping and staging them before their performance. You added an air of class to the day."
Dave (a teaching colleague and piano competition coordinator)
"Thank you so much for letting me borrow your certification portfolio for a month. I am so impressed at the professionalism and the heart/humanity that you convey in your teaching."
Heather (a teaching colleague)
"Just a note to say I think you're doing a great job of teaching! You integrated so well the elements of good piano playing--you really 'covered the bases.' I really enjoyed watching you work."
Dianne (a teaching colleague)
Students Kurt and Kevin--a father son duo--at a recital performance
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