TESTIMONIALS
Catherine Rollin - Contemporary American Composer
I just wanted to congratulate you on the uniformly outstanding level of your students! They were all very musical and it was obvious your guidance and work on detail is simply outstanding. As a composer of pedagogical music - I have such great appreciation for teachers who truly guide their students in all ways. Most importantly - to connect with the music and be expressive, but also to pay great attention to the details of musicianship that make all the difference. Thank you for your outstanding teaching! It is so much appreciated and please say hello to your students. Their appreciation and enthusiasm for music is being developed by a wonderful teacher!
I just wanted to congratulate you on the uniformly outstanding level of your students! They were all very musical and it was obvious your guidance and work on detail is simply outstanding. As a composer of pedagogical music - I have such great appreciation for teachers who truly guide their students in all ways. Most importantly - to connect with the music and be expressive, but also to pay great attention to the details of musicianship that make all the difference. Thank you for your outstanding teaching! It is so much appreciated and please say hello to your students. Their appreciation and enthusiasm for music is being developed by a wonderful teacher!
Jane Gilhooly -Parent of 5 students
My 5 children have been students of Ms. Jenny's for over 5 years. We have had an excellent experience. Ms. Jenny excels at teaching both very novice young children such as my 5 year old through the very advanced. My 13 year old has already won awards and honors in local, state, and even international competitions. Ms. Jenny covers music theory, dynamics, and more, giving my children very comprehensive instruction. She requires the children to master pieces completely so that they can play in a recital without the sheet music flawlessly or nearly flawlessly with ease. She does this by assigning the pieces early, and focusing on mastering each song one at a time then adding to their repertoire as the school year progresses. The music she chooses is very beautiful and she has them explore different genres such as blues, baroque, folk, and more. She is very patient and kind and she knows what children need to do to progress. For National piano guild she starts them early in the year mastering their scales and theory so that by May sitting for theory exams or the guild judge is not a last minute horrifying ordeal. As honor students, my children do weekly lessons, theory homework, participate in up to 6 recitals per year including a unique and special Concerto Competition (which most piano teachers do not offer), theory exams in March and National Piano Guild in May. My children also started composing songs once a year for a competition in September. This is an optional experience but all my children have been pleased with their own work and admit it has been a great learning experience. Ms. Jenny has taken excellent COVID protocols and been very flexible with us, allowing both in person and internet lessons when necessary and right now, zoom recitals. Some of my kids will study music in college, some will not, but all will turn 18 and leave home as accomplished music readers/ pianists thanks to The Virtuoso Music School.
Alexandra Moore -Student:
My name is Alexandra Moore, and I have been a piano student of Mrs. Jenny Anderson for the past seven years. Prior to joining her music program, I took lessons from one of my neighbors. However, since becoming a student of Virtuoso Music School, my family and I have noticed significant improvement. Not only have I learned to understand the story a song is telling and play with my heart, but I have also drastically improved my knowledge of music theory, technique, sight reading, and ear training - areas I had not studied with my previous instructor.
I have gained experience at all of the West Virginia Eastern Panhandle Music Teachers’ Association (WV-EPMTA) events at Shepherd University, requiring the devotion of several college-level pieces to memory. These events, including exams, adjudications, and recitals, have given me a sense of pride and accomplishment unlike any other. I’ve also enjoyed performing at Virtuoso Music School’s semiannual recitals, where I’ve had the option of playing a song of my choice.
Seven years ago, I never saw myself improving as much as I now have. Mrs. Anderson has helped tremendously along the way by teaching me her love of music. This has encouraged my enthusiasm when practicing at home and attending lessons. My journey has been one of dedication and difficulty, but the end result is more than worth it. Mrs. Anderson cares very much about her students and wants to see them improve and reach their full potential. I therefore recommend her as an excellent music instructor for students of all ages.
Nikki Brown - Parent of a student:
My husband and I are extremely pleased with the success our daughter, Gillian, has found with Virtuoso Music School. Under the instruction of Mrs. Anderson, Gillian's musical technique has soared. But what I am most impressed with, is the incredible amount of emotion that I hear in every note of every song that Gillian plays. Mrs. Anderson has taught her to touch each key with feeling, so that when she plays the piano, everyone listening feels those emotions as well.
We are extremely thankful to have found such a talented teacher for Gillian. She has grown so much under Mrs. Anderson's direction; the emotion her music now encompasses is one of the many things that stands out in our minds. Mrs. Anderson has not only provided Gillian with extraordinary musical skills, but also the encouragement a young student needs, and a piano program that offers her so many opportunities to share her music with others.
Ron and Joy Moyer: -Parents of two students
Dear Mrs. Yevgeniya “Jenny” Anderson,
" We want to thank you for the excellent work you have accomplished teaching our daughter to play the piano. It is with great appreciation that we thank you for having the patience to start with our daughter when she was only four years old. Nekane always showed a love for music and her learning the piano from you has become the perfect expression for her. We feel that your teaching techniques have not only taught her the piano, but has given her an advancement in and passion for music that will stay with her the rest of her life. She truly enjoys playing the piano often going up to her room to practice without being told to do so and that has to do with the level and passion with which she has been taught.
We also want to express our great pleasure that you have been able to recognize and exploit our daughter’s ability to read notes early in her training, allowing her to concentrate on technique and timing. Nekane under your tutelage has been able to learn numerous songs to include ‘Ode to Joy’, ‘Spanish Caballero’, and ‘Silent Night’ to mention a few in just her first year of training. It is a great assurance to us knowing that you care about advancing Nekane in her piano playing as mush as we do.
In closing we want to let you know how much Nekane loves you and enjoys going to her piano lessons. If it was not for the relationship you have with Nekane, she would not be as enthusiastic and motivated to practice her talent. Thank you very much for your work with our daughter and know that we have in the past recommended you to others and will continue to do so in the future."
Sincerely,
Ron and Joy Moyer
" We want to thank you for the excellent work you have accomplished teaching our daughter to play the piano. It is with great appreciation that we thank you for having the patience to start with our daughter when she was only four years old. Nekane always showed a love for music and her learning the piano from you has become the perfect expression for her. We feel that your teaching techniques have not only taught her the piano, but has given her an advancement in and passion for music that will stay with her the rest of her life. She truly enjoys playing the piano often going up to her room to practice without being told to do so and that has to do with the level and passion with which she has been taught.
We also want to express our great pleasure that you have been able to recognize and exploit our daughter’s ability to read notes early in her training, allowing her to concentrate on technique and timing. Nekane under your tutelage has been able to learn numerous songs to include ‘Ode to Joy’, ‘Spanish Caballero’, and ‘Silent Night’ to mention a few in just her first year of training. It is a great assurance to us knowing that you care about advancing Nekane in her piano playing as mush as we do.
In closing we want to let you know how much Nekane loves you and enjoys going to her piano lessons. If it was not for the relationship you have with Nekane, she would not be as enthusiastic and motivated to practice her talent. Thank you very much for your work with our daughter and know that we have in the past recommended you to others and will continue to do so in the future."
Sincerely,
Ron and Joy Moyer
Alisa A. Ellis - Parent of two students:
It is with great pride and admiration that I extend my endorsement of Jenny Anderson (Virtuoso Music School) as a music teacher. I had the pleasure of first meeting Jenny in January of 2004. At that time, Jenny began teaching my two children, ages seven and nine, to play the piano. Jenny’s unfaltering patience, work ethic, discipline, and structure have been instrumental in the successful development of my two children’s musical talent.
My children have received instruction from Jenny two times per week since January, 2004. The evidence of Jenny’s superior ability as an instructor, communicator, and motivator is best noted in the never-ending successes enjoyed by my children. They are always pleased to attend their lessons, complete their homework, practice at home, and perform for their friends and family. Jenny’s great passion for musical instruction and her ability to engage and nurture my children’s musical abilities have certainly been treasured gifts for me and my family.
Sincerely,
Alisa A. Ellis
Danielle Fillmore -Student and parent of students:
I have been a student of Virtuoso Music School for 5 years. I began playing piano with no musical background at all. Through Jenny's method of teaching and great patience, I progressed from very simple lessons to playing beautiful classical music and the church hymns that I love. I have also developed a greater understanding of how music works. Jenny's explanations of music theory are easy to understand and help me to complete the written homework she assigns. I also enjoy playing piano and recreating beautiful music. As an adult student, I find Jenny to be always encouraging and continually challenging me to try new things to broaden my skills.
Sincerely,
Danielle Fillmore
I have been a student of Virtuoso Music School for 5 years. I began playing piano with no musical background at all. Through Jenny's method of teaching and great patience, I progressed from very simple lessons to playing beautiful classical music and the church hymns that I love. I have also developed a greater understanding of how music works. Jenny's explanations of music theory are easy to understand and help me to complete the written homework she assigns. I also enjoy playing piano and recreating beautiful music. As an adult student, I find Jenny to be always encouraging and continually challenging me to try new things to broaden my skills.
Sincerely,
Danielle Fillmore
Scott and Sherri Messerli -Parents of two students
Our daughter, Elise, has been a piano student of Jenny Anderson since September 2005. We noticed after the first lesson how much Jenny had to offer. Elise immediately learned how to play entire songs and looked forward to each lesson. Thanks to Jenny Elise has been able to participate in the West Virginia Eastern Panhandle Music Teacher's Association events at Shepherd University and was selected to play piano for her high school jazz band. Jenny is very professional, extremely thorough with each and every lesson and challenges her students to the best of their ability. We are very proud of Elise and her accomplishments in music.
We are very thankful that we found Jenny Anderson and highly recommend the Virtuoso Music School.
Sincereley,
Scott and Sherri Messerli
Our daughter, Elise, has been a piano student of Jenny Anderson since September 2005. We noticed after the first lesson how much Jenny had to offer. Elise immediately learned how to play entire songs and looked forward to each lesson. Thanks to Jenny Elise has been able to participate in the West Virginia Eastern Panhandle Music Teacher's Association events at Shepherd University and was selected to play piano for her high school jazz band. Jenny is very professional, extremely thorough with each and every lesson and challenges her students to the best of their ability. We are very proud of Elise and her accomplishments in music.
We are very thankful that we found Jenny Anderson and highly recommend the Virtuoso Music School.
Sincereley,
Scott and Sherri Messerli