Student Testimonials
I decided to learn to play piano later in life (60s) to keep my brain strong by learning something new. I had the great fortune of hearing about Josina and joining her studio as an adult learner. Josina is well trained in adult learning for piano and uses her incredible professionalism, kindness and patience to guide my me in my goal to play piano. Josina also has extra training in how prevent and reduce injury during piano playing through use of proper piano ergonomics - this is important to me to keep my joints supple and strong for years of playing.
At the start of our sessions, I asked to learn the same material that she teaches all beginners because I wanted a fun and gradual, no stress approach - I can be a perfectionist and get in the way of my own learning. I can now play some tunes, improvise, find basic melodies to Christmas tunes, do a, “mash-up” using two different tunes and just enjoy the experience of learning to play piano in my own time. I do not have any goals to really advance playing but who knows, maybe I will one day!
Josina is trained a specialized method of piano instruction; during a lesson, we move to rhythm patterns, play creative repeat games and do no-stress recitals with other adult learners. It is so much fun. Josina uses a wonderful software application that I can access to see her video demonstrations to keep me moving forward in my learning when I forget what I learned during our session.
Sometimes when I wake in the night, I go to my keyboard, put on my headset and play an improvisational piece to relax and enjoy before heading back to sleep- what a calming activity.
I highly recommend Josina for her adult piano education knowledge and skill. You will have as much fun as you let yourself have. Best wishes on your musical journey!"
Bobbi S.
Edmonton