How old are you? 14 Why did you decide to start lessons? I wanted to grow my voice dreams. I wanted to improve my voice because I knew I could do better. (I also remember her dad felt she had a really pretty voice as well and wanted her to grow that skill.) How long have you been taking lessons? 4 years this month! Do you play any other instruments? Piano- 4 years How often do you practice? Every Day What is one of your favorite pieces you have learned so far? So many! Favorite Things from...

How old are you? 26 Why did you decide to start lessons? I’ve always wanted to learn cello, but we didn’t have an orchestra program growing up How long have you been taking lessons? Nine months! Do you play any other instruments? The Alto Saxophone How often do you practice? Three times a week What is one of your favorite pieces you have learned so far? Simple Gifts and Minutes No. 2. What advice do you have for other musicians studying your instrument? It’s never too late to start playing...

Claire performing at Make Music on the Porch Day, August 2026 As a piano teacher, one of the skills I encourage my students to develop is sight-reading. Being able to sit down at the piano and play a piece of music they have never seen before is a very valuable skill and can make learning piano much more enjoyable. Sight-reading can feel intimidating at first. Students often want to stop and figure out every single note before playing, but sight-reading is actually about learning to keep...