Testimonials

“Mrs. Campbell is a wonderful piano teacher! She teaches from the heart and wishes to share her love of the piano with students of all ages. I took lessons from Mrs. Campbell from the time I was in elementary school until I graduated from high school and I have made remarkable progress as a result of her instruction. I have become a much better sight reader and my musical sound has become very polished. I am able to play pieces I’ve always dreamed of playing because of the amazing musical foundation she’s helped me build up over the years. Mrs. Campbell is patient and understanding when working with her students and places an emphasis on good practice techniques to help them become better pianists. She helps you to understand the elements of music theory in the pieces you are playing and helps you achieve your musical aspirations by encouraging you to select new pieces to learn based on your interests. When it comes to piano teachers, Mrs. Campbell is the best of the best!” ~ Brian Bugieda

"I started taking lessons with Mrs. Campbell when I was 6 years old and continued until I was 21. I attribute my extensive music theory knowledge, precise technique, and goal-oriented practice routine to her musical expertise after a lifetime of teaching. In addition, her encouraging teaching style sparked a lifelong enjoyment of playing the piano in me and a desire to learn as much as I can about the instrument and music in general. She is a genuine person who cares as much about her students' well-being as she does about their progress. I consider Mrs. Campbell to be a great teacher and an even better friend, and I would highly recommend her to anyone interested in learning the instrument for the first time or improving upon years of skills." ~Max Naar

"I played piano as a child and took it up again in my 50's with Mrs. Campbell. Nothing could be better for my pre-arthritic hands. Mrs. Campbell understands how movement keeps the joints lubricated and always gives me challenging projects that keep the stiffness at bay. Her emphasis on proper form in training exercises is key and her taste in music is impeccable!" ~Tami Lesh

"I've always wanted to learn to play piano but thought I was too old to take it up. Thanks to Joan, I'm now singing along to my own accompaniment." ~ Don Berk

"My little girl Cecelia Mary, aged one and a half, has loved the piano and music from day one. Piano lessons are definitely in her future. She's made me reflect on how formative the years of lessons were for me, and how truly honored I am to have been taught by you to love music. I continued lessons midway through college, but now play for pleasure. Thank you a thousand times for your timeless patience and for giving me such joy!" ~ Maureen Skorupa Keyes

"It's been a year now that I've been taking lessons with Mrs Campbell and this year has shown me how RIGHT I was in selecting her as my instructor. (see previous 5 star review) She continues to encourage me, is quite engaging and her knowledge of music theory just boggles my mind. I am learning so much and having so much fun. I'm playing music! Monday lessons are my favorite day of the week.

She is patient with me, able to breakdown my technical errors and show me simple remedies to fix these. She is not just teaching me how to play notes, but HOW to play a piece of music .. technically, artistically and the reasons for them. Anyone can bang out notes on a keyboard. SHE makes the piano SING and is showing me the steps to take so I can do this too (someday).

She's the WHOLE package. 5 stars is not enough for this artist. Do yourself a favor and learn from her." ~ Anne D.

"My son and I have taken lessons from Mrs. Campbell for more than 25 years. She is an exceptional teacher. Technically, she is brilliant and has been studying/playing piano for more than seven decades. She is patient with her students. She always develops strategies to help you when you are struggling with a particular piece. She selects pieces to help you develop and elevate your skills. I could not recommend anymore more highly. I cannot think of anyone I respect more." ~ Jane L.

"I am an octogenarian.  I am studying piano with Joan Campbell weekly, because I firmly believe that  studying music is the most effective way to keep our brains sharp. Nothing I have accomplished in my long life has satisfied me as much as the gradual improvement I perceive in my piano playing and in my understanding of music.  
    Joan is very patient, and misses NOTHING.  She calmly and clearly points out my errors in real time, and answers all of my many questions with clarity.  That's why you need a good teacher -- to make real progress and to avoid establishing bad habits.  DON'T try to teach yourself.  I did, and wasted a lot of time and developed many bad habits we are working to undo.
   Joan has been teaching her entire long lifetime; teaching piano is truly her mission in life.  She loves to teach and she is very good at it.  I look forward to my weekly lessons with her." ~ Cathy M.

"I have had the privilege of studying with Mrs. Campbell for over a year.  As an adult student, she has brought my playing skills to a new level in such a short time. Her many years of experience as a teacher have given me the confidence to succeed in learning more difficult pieces.  Always patient, Mrs Campbell has the ability to explain technique so that you have an understanding of the music you're trying to master as well as the history of the composer.  I feel honored to have her as my teacher." ~ Carol B.

"Joan is a skilled, knowledgeable, patient and encouraging teacher. I am a beginner adult student in my fifties, who never played any instrument. I was nervous to begin, but Joan has such a positive attitude and such patience in teaching me that I feel more and more comfortable with each lesson. I've been taking lessons from Joan for well over a year now, and I've seen my confidence continue to build. It's a pleasure to have lessons with Joan as she brings so many aspects of her knowledge and musicality to lessons, not just technical know-how and teaching ability, but her passion for music too. Joan has the ability to make me, and anyone, feel comfortable in their ability and is always challenging me to be better. I would highly recommend Joan." ~ Dan F.

"Mrs. Campbell is a one in a million piano instructor. She has taught both of my children to play beautifully, a skill they have continued through college and beyond. I too take lessons with her. Mrs. Campbell has added and continues to add the gift of music to our lives." ~ Ellen L.