I have been taking lessons with Amy since September 2021, and it has been such a joy. I am an adult piano student who took lessons with multiple piano teachers (3 to be exact) as a child. While I learned the fundamentals of music, I never enjoyed the lessons. Perhaps it was because I was not too fond of the songs or felt forced to practice. I'm not sure; I just know I never made it beyond a year with any of those teachers.
Things have been quite different with Amy. Because I can hear music and have relied on that skill/gift for so long to play at a very basic level, I have had to relearn how to play the "right" way. My finger patterns were really bad for the first few months of lessons (and I wanted to give up.) There were many weeks when I did not practice my music initially. Amy did not fuss; instead, she worked through the songs with me during our lesson time and reminded me that I could move at my own pace with these lessons. This teaching style has allowed this experience to be therapeutic and relaxing despite the multiple stressors in my life. I have appreciated this so much, and I'm pleased to say I'm making progress (not only in the music but in correcting my finger patterns and embracing weekly practice). My cousin, who happens to be a classically trained pianist, has applauded Amy's teaching style and been her cheerleader from the sidelines. I'd absolutely recommend Amy to individuals who want to learn music theory, but are unsure if they have the time or patience for the learning process. Trust me, Amy can teach you and help you grow as a musician. She seeks to align her teaching content with you as an individual, so you will have many opportunities to grow and play the genres that bring you joy. Take it from me, in the beginning, I was giving it 3 months to see how the lessons went, I'm still here and not considering stopping. Amy is great! read more