“Emilyn has been a great teacher and inspiration for many years. She both supports me and pushes me to improve. Whether this means assisting me in learning a difficult nocturne or encouraging me to break into ragtime and blues, the versatility of knowledge she brings to lessons is always fun.”

“I’ve been taking lessons with Emilyn for 10 years now and I have never second-guessed this decision. She is nice, funny, inspiring, and makes learning music from her a joy. She is the best music teacher I could ever want, and is one of the reasons I have stuck with lessons for so long.”

“Your program is so great because not only are you so awesome but so are the fun music nights and the connection it builds between the kids.”

“Both of my daughters have been taking piano lessons for the past year from Emilyn. What I really appreciate is how patient Emilyn is. I love how she meets both girls where they are at and is always encouraging them to do their best, even when they get discouraged. I think that she is a fantastic teacher!”

“The lessons you have taught me have changed my life for good.
You have taught me how to play in a way I never could.
Today I’d like to thank you for all you’ve done for me.
To you I am so grateful for all you’ve made me see.

I came here to learn songs to sing on starry nights
To join my friends in chorus around the fire’s light.
But you have given me a greater world I know.
I can take your awesome gift everywhere I go.”

“Emilyn is a very friendly, enthusiastic, supportive, flexible and fun teacher who was able to help me develop in whatever direction I headed, even when I changed direction frequently. Performance anxiety is an issue for me and Emilyn helped me a lot with this. She can adapt her teaching to whatever needs her students have. I recommend her for anyone who seriously wants to improve, no matter what their level of expertise.”

“Emilyn strikes the right balance between fun and the discipline it takes to learn an instrument.”

“As an older student, I appreciate Emilyn’s positivity, humor and patience in addition to her focus on good technique. She is always working with me to find ways to create practice habits that work with my adult lifestyle. She brings her own experience as a performer to our group lessons and helps me think like a musician.”

“My son always comes home from his piano lessons with Emilyn glowing and excited about music. Her kind and enthusiastic guidance creates a supportive atmosphere where her students not only learn how to play music but truly develop a LOVE for music.”

“Emilyn is AWESOME. She makes music fun. And she’s funny. And I like her smile.”