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"We LOVE Ms. Valerie. She is such a gifted teacher. She was able to connect and teach my two very different daughters to play and love piano. Her hands-on, unique teaching style taught them the foundation of music. This foundation will stay with them their whole life as they learn and grow in their love of music. It was impossible to find a replacement when she and her family moved. My 9 year old daughter says, " I just want Ms. Val back," whenever it's time for piano lessons. You will not be sorry if you have Valerie teach your child piano." ~Trisha V.
“I have a very shy child that is creative and loves to learn. Valerie's style of teaching was perfect for her. My daughter quickly opened up. She loved the games that were incorporated with each sit down piano lesson. She also enjoyed being able to do homework on the iPad with the piano. There was a great mix of hands on, individual work, and building of musical knowledge. I didn't think my daughter would like the group lessons, but I believe these helped her prepare for the recital. I was very impressed when she had enough confidence and trust in the teacher to play a duet with her in front of parents and peers. I would highly recommend Valerie to my family and friends.” ~Wendy P.
“One of my main concerns about moving across the country was that we were going miss our piano teacher, Valerie Merrell. Mrs. Merrell taught 4 of my children, 2 boys and 2 girls, for 2 years. She was able to challenge them each at their own levels, which ranged from beginning to advanced. She showed patience, understanding, excitement for their improvement, and an all-around love of teaching music. After 6 months in our new place I found a new piano teacher for my children, and her comment to my son was, “I am very impressed with your former teacher and how she organized and taught you.”” ~Tina H.
“Valerie is great to work with and really tried to work with all the students' schedules to get as many possible to group lessons and recitals. The recitals were well organized and creative. She is extremely qualified and educated in music education and performance! She gave my kids a great foundation in piano.” ~Rachelle G.
“I have a very shy child that is creative and loves to learn. Valerie's style of teaching was perfect for her. My daughter quickly opened up. She loved the games that were incorporated with each sit down piano lesson. She also enjoyed being able to do homework on the iPad with the piano. There was a great mix of hands on, individual work, and building of musical knowledge. I didn't think my daughter would like the group lessons, but I believe these helped her prepare for the recital. I was very impressed when she had enough confidence and trust in the teacher to play a duet with her in front of parents and peers. I would highly recommend Valerie to my family and friends.” ~Wendy P.
“One of my main concerns about moving across the country was that we were going miss our piano teacher, Valerie Merrell. Mrs. Merrell taught 4 of my children, 2 boys and 2 girls, for 2 years. She was able to challenge them each at their own levels, which ranged from beginning to advanced. She showed patience, understanding, excitement for their improvement, and an all-around love of teaching music. After 6 months in our new place I found a new piano teacher for my children, and her comment to my son was, “I am very impressed with your former teacher and how she organized and taught you.”” ~Tina H.
“Valerie is great to work with and really tried to work with all the students' schedules to get as many possible to group lessons and recitals. The recitals were well organized and creative. She is extremely qualified and educated in music education and performance! She gave my kids a great foundation in piano.” ~Rachelle G.
