My teaching approach: My desire is to help each student achieve their goals by making music fun & applicable to their needs and situation, directing them towards proficiency and self-sufficiency. I taught private guitar lessons and in many music stores for over 40 years, guitar courses in college for 6 years, in a performing arts charter high school for 4 years, and in elementary/middle school for 8 years. My influences are: Too many to mention, but you can start with the folksingers from the 50's to the 60's, the rock.pop, and blues players from the 50's to today. Chet Atkins, Pete Seeger, Peter Yarrow, Noel Paul Stookey, George Harrison, Er...

Noelle recently graduated from University of Auckland majoring in Classical Performance (and Psychology), under the guidance of Rae de Lisle. She is originally from Japan, where she began taking piano lessons at age four from Mayumi Iwasaki, a graduate of Tokyo University of the Arts. Here in Japan, she had successfully competed in one of the biggest regional competitions, where she obtained second place. After moving to New Zealand at age thirteen, she has had the opportunity to study with some of the most recognized pianists here — including Gillian Bibby, Catherine McKay and Rachel Thompson. Some of her highlights in piano performance inc

I have played guitar for 57 years. Most important, I work with my students where they are, helping them evolve at their own natural pace without pressure. My teaching is supportive, yet very effective. I love helping people find their voice on this wonderful instrument that has meant so much in my life as a performer and creator.

i own Miss Amy's Music Imaginarium, which is a performance-based company which strives to serve the community with a place to prepare to perform at different venues in the valley. We offer exciting and fun lessons in voice and piano, as well as musical theatre and composition. Once you experience MAMI (Miss Amy's Music Imaginarium), you will be hooked! Working with kids and adults alike, and seeing their confidence and self-esteem grow!

Excellence... Integrity... Passion... This is my standard in EVERY area of teaching including piano voice and songwriting for children, teens, and adults. My style of teaching and everything I do is based on positive motivation. I don't try to MAKE my students practice and perform better - make them WANT to!