Brittany O.

I started piano lessons with Hughie Stonefish earlier this year in January. I have thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated these lessons for many reasons. Before starting with Hughie, I had prior experience playing trumpet for 11 years. In high school, I was in concert band as well as marching band and continued with marching band in college. I had almost no music theory understanding, it was just never really a priority in my prior band experiences. Hughie does an amazing job incorporating music theory concepts into our lessons. I really appreciate this because music has started to make more sense to me in a deeper and more meaningful way. We will sometimes take a whole lesson to work on a concept but Hughie also points out examples of concepts we have previously talked about shown in whichever piece we are working on. I love this because it helps reinforce those ideas for me. Hughie will also frequently check-in with me to see what I feel like doing some days. This is helpful in combating my ADHD by keeping me interested and focused. It also makes the lessons feel more personalized. I am very much looking forward to continuing lessons with Hughie into the new year!

Allison Y.

My kids have been taking classes at HAMA for nearly two years, and the ease and passion with which their teacher instructs leaves them so motivated. The office staff is extremely helpful and always so understanding about make ups and scheduling. Really not sure if my kids would be this passionate about music if it weren't for this school!