TESTIMONIALS

  • “My children took music lessons with Jessica for about 3 years. It was a wonderful experience as Jessica is extremely professional & patient. Jessica also brought a great deal of energy & enthusiasm to her teaching and was very open to tailoring her teaching style to the specific needs & interests of my children. My eldest daughter was & still is very interested in dance. Jessica taught her basic piano skills but also focused on teaching concepts, such as rhythm, mood & expression, that she has been able to generalize to her current dance practice. My youngest had little interest in playing an instrument but wanted to learn about music theory. Jessica was able to craft an engaging curriculum that included movement, singing, games and theory. We still have fond memories of Jessica’s warm smile & genuine love of music.”

    — Marcela Quintana

  • “Studying with Jon Elliotson was an invaluable part of my progression as a trumpet player. His passion for the trumpet is second to none and he is able to expertly provide coaching to anyone of all skill levels, both virtually and in-person. Jon is a true professional and world-class musician. Not only has he helped me reach my goals, but also be the best player I can be.”

    — Jake Sheppard

  • “Jessica's immense talent as a musician and teacher was apparent to our family from the beginning. Her enthusiasm and kindness built a discipline in my daughter that was remarkable, and resulted in my daughter thriving in her musical studies, with her practicing regularly (on her own!) and progressing quickly. Thank you Jessica for instilling a love for music in our daughter!”

    — Ruwani Wijesooriya

  • “Jon was my trumpet teacher for four years. He taught me not only how to play the trumpet, but also how to play and understand music. He was an amazing teacher, always very patient and a genuine friend. In our lessons, we always had clear goals and I felt very listened to. Jon is also an excellent trumpet player, which certainly inspired me to keep practicing and working harder. His love for music made everything fun, and through Jon, I was able to learn more about what being a musician meant!”

    — Paul M.G.

  • “I have been playing the violin for 8 years, and I’ve seen more improvement within myself in the past few years I’ve been taught by Jessica, than I have by my previous instructors. She is attentive, considerate and very optimistic. I highly recommend her as a instructor!”

    — Laurel McKenzie

  • “Thanks, Jon, for all your guidance, patience, and expertise during more than two years of private trumpet lessons with my son. We couldn’t have asked for a more enthusiastic and caring teacher, not to mention gifted musician and performer. Thank you!”

    — Sarah Gamester