Walsh Music Academy, LLC

For new students, I typically sit with parents and students, go over music goals for the students, and discuss expectations for the students, parents, and what can be expected of me as your teacher. We go over the Parent Agreement, Lesson Notes & Report forms, Complete the Medical Emergency form, and books needed to begin. 

First lessons generally allow me an opportunity to assess learning styles, and teaching strategies that would reflect best practices for that particular student. I also ascertain which music method/approach would work best based on how that student responds to the new information presented. I look for what triggers the student's learning, and use that as a guide in customizing music learning. 

A classically-trained musician, and certified music teacher; Jerusalem Walsh received her Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the UNCG School of Music in Greensboro, NC. She has taught private piano and voice over the last 27years.

Her teaching philosophy is to improve students from wherever they are; however they come, and that learning music should never be stressful. She’s worked with students of all ages in a wide variety of subjects; and thoroughly enjoys every teaching opportunity. 

Most recently, Jerusalem served as the Middle School Choral Director at Parker Performing Arts School, in Parker, CO in 2022-23. While a Choral Teacher in NC, she also served as a mentor music teacher.

She has served as both worship leader, and Youth and Children’s Director at various churches, and as the choral and/or music director of several music programs and performances.

She is the owner/director of Walsh Music Academy; which offers both private and group instruction for a wide array of music classes. Jerusalem has been a guest performer on many occasions throughout her life, and has played the piano for 37 years. She is happily married with four children ages 26, 22, 17, and 15. 

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I have always been involved in music, and come from an extremely gifted musical family. We have done music and teaching for many many generations. I have always loved teaching others and sharing the gifts God has given me.

I started teaching piano in college, and began my work with K-12 students in my practicum experiences while earning my degree. Once I began my first career job as a Choral Music Educator, I continued to teach piano & voice privately as well as teach music through various church groups such as worship teams, choirs, kid's ministries, bands, and orchestras. I always looked for an opportunity to bless others with the knowledge I was blessed with. 

I have worked with students of all ages; from babies to adults in many kinds of classes/settings. 

I have thoroughly enjoyed our recitals and seeing my students shine. 

I would recommend asking several teachers about the following specific questions:

How long have you been teaching, and do you hold a degree in music? 

What strategies do you use to encourage practicing? 

What is your policy on rescheduling/missing lessons? 

What performance opportunities do you provide? Are there extra fees involved? 

When is tuition due and what payment options are available? 

Students should think about what their goals are in music. What do they hope to accomplish by taking lessons? Which musical path do they want to take? Can the teacher they plan to work with help them achieve these goals? Will they be forced to follow the music path the teacher sets, or their own music path (within reason)?