“I have recommended JWY to many families. I am very satisfied with the services. I feel it is a complete program to introduce my 4 year old to music and he always have fun with his teacher. It is also very pleasant to work with a company that have good administrative and customer service. I am glad to be a customer of JWY. Thank you for a great service!”
What parents are saying about our instructors:
Sophia Yurina:
Piano, Violin
“I've been so very pleased with Sophia's ability to work with my kids. I really feel like she is concentrating on making them musicians, not just kids able to play instruments. She also makes us of any resources we have - the computer, other instruments, video - whatever is available to make it fun and engaging.”
“My kids take piano lessons from Sophia and they love her! She is a friendly, patient, very experienced teacher who makes learning fun. We are very pleased with Sophia and her teaching style and methods. ”
“Sophia is absolutely awesome! I had never even picked up a violin before she started teaching me and my daughter, and I had no experience with a string instrument. In a remarkably short time, she has shown us the joy of music and the thrill of learning something completely new. Now we are working on improvisation. I never would have thought I could learn something so complex and truly enjoy it, but she is a wonderful teacher.”
Neal Evans:
Drums
“Nicholas is a high energy, low attention span 8 year old and Neal has really managed to hold his attention for 30 minutes and made him realize the importance of mastering the basic skills so he can rock out later. Nicholas had struggled all year to find a talent to share in his class assemblies and is so proud to finally be able to showcase his budding drumming ability.”
“Neal has been so patient with our 8 year old son who has a very short attention span. He stays cool but shows him what you can do with practice and by mastering the basic peradiddles. He has really ignited a love of drums/percussion in our son who really needed a musical, high energy outlet.”
Trvor Berens:
Guitar, Piano
“Trevor is fabulous and is a wonderful fit for both our girls! He’s easygoing and very calm which works to motivate them for class as well as mellow them out for the remainder of the evening! We already feel like we’ve known him a long time which says a lot. I also think his backround in psychology and his interest in music therapy makes him a great fit for anyone who might be a bit anxious to learn a new instrument.”
Paul Wright:
Piano, Voice, Guitar, Cello
“Paul is great with kids and they have taken to him quickly. He has made learning fun and they look forward to their lessons.”
Lindsey Horbert:
Guitar, Piano, Music Therapy
“We think Lindsey is fantastic. She is enthusiastic, professional, she makes learning fun and Emma has really connected with her. Emma is getting more and more excited about her time playing the guitar, and has recommended lessons with Lindsey to friends. It has been great for Emma. I also thought the Superjam was great. The low-key format was perfect for our family and Emma just loved the performer badge with her name on it!”
“Lindsey is the perfect blend of cool and talent. My 9 year old enjoys the classics, the theory and the current song books Lindsey provides. They enjoy playing duets and rocking out but also learning scales and some basic tools. Lindsey rocks.”
“Lindsey, my son's teacher, is a wonderful person, she is always responsible, on time, caring, patient and full of energy to teach my son. We hope she continues her work with us through the coming years.”
“My two children, ages 6 and 8, started taking piano lessons last September with Lindsey from JWY. Our goal with the lessons was to introduce our children to music and hope that they would develop a basic understanding of the piano and an appreciation of music in general. JWY has delivered so much more! Both children not only have learned to read music and play the piano but they LOVE it! My son has truly found something he enjoys and I believe the learning style of the teacher, and the program in general, has helped him build his confidence and develop his talents.”
Lee Neckritz:
Flute, Piano, Saxophone
“Lee is the perfect match for our 7 year-old son. He is enthusiastic, laid-back, focused, encouraging and motivating. We have seen huge progress in his playing this year, but most importantly, Lee has inspired him to love playing and to value practicing. In my son's words, he loves his lessons with Lee because they are 'FUN!'”
Rebecca Muir:
Voice, Piano
“Rebecca's a wonderful teacher. For my daughter, Juliana, who is started at 6 and had played for 1 year prior she encouraged her by teaching her pop music as she mastered the piano book and embraced teaching Juliana to play by ear, which is a preferred method for Juliana, but reinforced the importance of reading music. I also took voice lessons from Rebecca and have always been a "shower singer" and never believed I could sing. Rebecca helped me to discover that I could sing on key and be proud of the voice I had, and give me the confidence to sing in public. Singing was such a stress reliever for me as I home schooled my son this year and it allowed me the confidence and pleasure to sing always! Thank you!!!”
Mike Fiore:
Guitar, Violin
“We feel so lucky to have Mike Fiore as our guitar teacher. He is a great teacher and a great person. Mike's enthusiasm, talent, and passion for music are combined with a true love for teaching and gift for inspiring young musicians. He is patient, generous, and always positive. My son considers him a friend as well as a teacher. We love you Mike!”
Kyle Lalone:
Guitar, Bass
“Kyle is awesome!”
“Another great year with Kyle and JWY. SuperJam 2010 rocked!! Looking forward to another great year!”
Patrick Hanlin:
Drums, Piano
“Patrick has been such a wonderful drum teacher for our son. It is obvious he has a deep love for music but also for being around kids. My son is only 4 years old and he looks forward to Patrick walking in the door every Monday afternoon. We have loved JWY and have recommended it to everyone we know. Thanks so much.”
“Patrick is fun and makes the kids really enjoy the lessons and instruments. We look forward to seeing him in September. Have a great tour this summer!!”
“My son loves piano lessons because of his instructor, Patrick. He makes learning fun and enjoyable and he really understands how to encourage Jack in a way that makes sense to a seven year old. We love Patrick!”
“We love Patrick and hope he comes back!”
Rob Morrison:
Guitar, Piano
“Rob is a great teacher for a child who plays by ear. In addition to teaching my child to read music, he teaches music theory by ear and they often spend part of the lesson jamming together. It's a great combination which keeps the lessons exciting and keeps my child motivated.”
“Rob is the antithesis of the old lady music teacher we all grew up with. He is happy, fun, talented, creative and loves to teach. His passion for music has rubbed off on our boys and as a result they are always willing to practice and look forward to Thursday afternoons when they get to show Rob what they accomplished since their last meeting. We could not be more pleased with our JWY experience.”
“Rob is a true music lover and it shows in his teaching. He infuses his lessons with knowledge and enthusiasm. He encourages his students without pushing, provides firsthand knowledge from his own band experience, and works well with younger and older students alike.”
Beth Pacione:
Voice, Piano, Guitar
“Beth is a great teacher and my kids love her! She makes learning the piano fun and my kids respect her as a music teacher. We have recommended her to many people.”
“My son really looked forward to his music lessons with Beth. He frequently sang songs he learned with her. I have really enjoyed having Beth work with my son!”