Photo Collection of Past Recitals!

Recitals are definitely a highlight for us! It’s a chance for students to showcase where they are at in their musical journey, as well as give them experience in front of a live audience. I love making the recitals fun and laid-back so students feel comfortable. Our time is filled with smiles, prizes and lots of food during our reception that follows. 

More photos to come!! But here are a few from the last few years… 

BINGE NIGHT RECITAL 

DECEMBER 2024

HELLO, SUMMER! RECITAL 

MAY 2024

2010s Recital

December 2023

Fairytale / Kids’ Choice Recital 

May 2023

UGLY SWEATER CHRISTMAS PARTY

DECEMBER 2022

50s RECITAL

MAY 2022

WHAT’S ON YOUR PLAYLIST? RECITAL

DECEMBER 2021

DISNEY RECITAL

MAY 2021

BROADWAY RECITAL

OCTOBER 2020

INTRODUCING MYSELF!

 https://youtu.be/AvOYLmp_O14?si=qoBH3fmuLuvpNE9S

Here’s a quick video I made up to give you a glimpse into who I am and what to expect from lessons.

One thing I forgot to include in the video is that I encourage kids to find songs that they like! I don’t just work from curriculum books. 😉😁✨🎶

REVIEWS

Below is a list of reviews from some of my wonderful students and students’ parents from another lesson platform. 🥰 

August 31, 2023

Theodore

Valerie is engaging and enthusiastic. My daughter is a beginner and loves taking lessons with her.

February 10, 2023

Marie

Valerie was very patient with me. She is an excellent instructor!

January 29, 2023

Magi

Our daughter loved working with Valerie! Valerie's teaching style was supportive, nurturing, and always positive. We always looked forward to her lessons, and we were very pleased with our daughter's progress.

Ellie

Really patient and supportive with kids! Great communication ahead of time - we had everything ready for a virtual lesson and it worked almost as seamlessly as in person. We could see improvements after just one lesson.

January 11, 2022

Melanie

Valerie truly is the best piano teacher ever! I took piano when I was my children’s age, so I have a reference. I have two daughters and they have taken piano with Valerie for 5 years. My kids started when they were 6 years old. They have transformed into great pianist. Valerie’s approach to teaching is with gentle and honest instruction. She is warm, funny and good at what she does. She is professional and experienced in all things music. She deserves 6 out of 5 stars in our book! Start your lessons today!

 

October 24, 2021

Matthew

Beyond thrilled after both our boys’ first lessons. Valerie is so gifted with teaching children. Could also easily imagine her relaxed demeanor working well for adult learners, too.

March 15, 2021

Lisa

Valerie has been helping our daughter for several months with singing, music theory and piano. A very well-rounded, supportive and upbeat instructor. My daughter looks forward to seeing her every week.

March 15, 2021

Barb

Valerie is a wonderful teacher!!! She’s very up beat and keeps the lesson moving. Very committed to teaching, and to your child learning. Highly recommended!

November 25, 2020

Online Lesson

Max

Great teacher, very engaging with my kids (9 and 6) who jumped right back into lessons after months off due to the pandemic.

September 8, 2020

Online Lesson

Sophia

Fantastic. She did very well with our young teen daughter who had never taken a lesson.

August 10, 2020

Online Lesson

Hannah

Valerie is a real professional and has established a good relationship with my daughter that supports a positive learning experience. She is great with young kids!

February 21, 2020

Sylvia

Gosh!!! She has so much patience with my 4 year old granddaughter....she sends me recordings of there session and my granddaughter is actually following it...Valerie has a warm soul and makes me aware of details ....she’s greatttt!

June 27, 2019

Jia

Couldn't have been better. Valerie was very sweet and took her time with my daughter who has special needs. Can't wait to see what the next lessons will be like

August 30, 2018

Teresa B.

Valerie is an excellent teacher. She makes her students feel so comfortable with her bubbly personality. We highly recommend her. 

January 30, 2018

Charlotte

Valerie is an amazing instructor! She is wonderfully patient with her students. An energetic teacher who loves what she does, and it's so evident that she enjoys teaching. I have 100% enjoyed having my daughter learn from such a talented person. I would recommend her to anyone who asked.

April 11, 2017

Nancy G.

Valerie was perfect for me! She was very patient and explained everything very well for being my very first lesson ever! I definitely give her a big thumbs up!!! 👍

July 10, 2015

Joan

The is Joan, Zoe's grandmother writing a review for Valerie. Valerie is an AMAZING teacher. My granddaughter Zoe has been taking lessons with her for about 2 years now and she continues to become a better and better singer every lesson with Valerie. I love the way that Valerie works with kids and she handles all the rough situations, that come along with working with kids, so well. All of this paired with her enthusiasm really helps build a great connection to her students and we wouldn't have it any other way! Thank you!

January 19,  2012

JohnM3

Sam's Dad Valerie is excellent with Samantha. She tries to keep Sam on track during lessons and makes them fun for Sammy. Valerie did a spectacular job in a couple weeks preparing Samantha for an audition to Cab Callaway. Samantha went into and performed very well at the audition, THANKS VALERIE!!! Valerie has been excellent with both her vocal and piano teachings and we would highly recommend Valerie.

January 17, 2011

KellyM2

great job! Thank you for all of your help with Julia, she really enjoys her time with you! You adapted to the way that Julia learns and understands concept- she's not "by the book"! You handled her special needs wonderfully.

October 27, 2010

CintiaP

I definitely recommend Valerie B.! Valerie B. teaches piano to my 5 years old son. She is warm, knows how to deal with young kids and above all she is a great teacher. We always feel very welcome to her friendly home and is wonderful to know that my child is in great hands!