Testimonials
From my students:
"Miss Joy taught me that I should not give up on the music that I think is hard." —James
"Joy taught me to think outside of the box with a piece of music and how to make it my own." —Julie
"Ms. Joy is a very good teacher because she is kind and loving. She teaches you the basics of piano, and the other details afterwards. She is understanding if you mess up and is very forgiving." —Elizabeth
From a parent:
"Joy is a very talented accomplished musician; not only does she sing and play the piano beautifully, but she plays other instruments as well. Even more importantly, she is an endlessly compassionate, patient, and forgiving teacher with the ability to impart her enthusiasm and love of singing and playing the piano onto my son. She customized the music and lessons to my son’s current skill level while at the same time providing challenges to keep the learning process going. By allowing him on occasion to choose the piano and voice pieces he wanted to learn, he became part of the teaching process. He had more incentive and motivation to practice and play. He would eagerly play and sing for his friends, and now can’t wait to audition for solo parts in his conservatory’s recitals.
I observed all of my son’s lessons since they were at my house, where the acoustics are particularly good. This is where I witnessed the wonderful connection that developed between teacher and student. My son connected with Joy immediately, responding to her genuine warmth and her enthusiastic, supportive approach. Joy is a patient teacher and sees the children for who they are and the musicians they are within. She tempers the demands and expectations of a teacher with love and encouraging words and would relish in my son’s accomplishments and acknowledge each newly learned measure of music. She was very proud of each and every student as was evident during recitals. Each student, regardless of their level of knowledge, performed their piano piece or song with excitement and enthusiasm. It was evident that Joy encouraged each student to bring part of his or her own character into the music.
I respect Joy for many of her qualities but most of all because she is able to connect with her students and customize their lessons according to their strengths. I highly recommend Joy as a piano and voice teacher and am envious of her future students who can experience her contagious passion and love of music first hand."
—Jennifer B
I observed all of my son’s lessons since they were at my house, where the acoustics are particularly good. This is where I witnessed the wonderful connection that developed between teacher and student. My son connected with Joy immediately, responding to her genuine warmth and her enthusiastic, supportive approach. Joy is a patient teacher and sees the children for who they are and the musicians they are within. She tempers the demands and expectations of a teacher with love and encouraging words and would relish in my son’s accomplishments and acknowledge each newly learned measure of music. She was very proud of each and every student as was evident during recitals. Each student, regardless of their level of knowledge, performed their piano piece or song with excitement and enthusiasm. It was evident that Joy encouraged each student to bring part of his or her own character into the music.
I respect Joy for many of her qualities but most of all because she is able to connect with her students and customize their lessons according to their strengths. I highly recommend Joy as a piano and voice teacher and am envious of her future students who can experience her contagious passion and love of music first hand."
—Jennifer B