“Before I started taking lessons with Taylor in the summer of 2023, I had already studied piano as an adult, learning how to play the instrument for the first time for a few years. While I learned some solid fundamentals, I eventually felt like my progress had stalled. I became frustrated, lost the joy of playing, and took a year away from the piano. When I decided to return, I was looking for a teacher who understood the challenges of being an adult student balancing work, family, and learning music as a creative outlet.

Taylor has been exactly the teacher I was looking for. She is patient, encouraging, and incredibly knowledgeable, but she's also appropriately challenging. She doesn't just tell you what to play, she makes sure you understand the musical theory behind it, helps you develop proper technique, and explains why corrections matter. She knows when to push you to improve and when to encourage you through a difficult piece, always offering practical advice, and has helped me play with confidence.  For example, in one class, I was having a really hard time with a piece and was getting the proverbial yips during a straightforward pattern. She pointed to a picture of a gymnast, Chellsie Memmel, over her piano and shared with me her story of getting through mental blocks. I really appreciated that and think of it when I'm practicing or performing.

The difference in my progress has been remarkable. Pieces that once would have taken me months to struggle through now come together in just a few lessons, allowing us to spend our time refining musicality instead of simply getting through the notes. Over the past three years, I've become a much stronger and more confident musician. In fact, the foundation Taylor has helped me build has made learning guitar a new instrument that I have taken up come much more easily because the musical concepts and discipline transfer so well.

When Taylor moved to Adella's studio, I didn't hesitate to follow her because I truly enjoy learning from her. I've also been very impressed with Adella's studio. The online platform makes scheduling, payments, remote lessons, and sharing practice videos for feedback between lessons incredibly simple and convenient.

If you're considering piano lessons or returning after time away, I can't recommend Taylor highly enough. She has helped me rediscover the joy of making music while providing me with the skills and confidence to continue growing as a musician.”