Music Teacher

I have now officially jumped from just a piano teacher to a "music teacher."  When Sammie's violin teacher moved we weren't sure what to do.  Other teachers were very expensive and we knew that commitment was an issue since she is involved in lots of things.  After some thought, I decided to teach Sammie along with two other girls that were also taking lessons from the same teacher.  We knew one another already and the girls are the same age so it seemed like a good fit, and it has been!  I have loved teaching the violin, so much that I added 2 more students to teach during the day since they are home schooled.  I feel very fulfilled teaching music, and very full.  It takes a lot of time, but we are all making it work, and the extra money has been nice for our family.  My little piano/music school has certainly grown this year and it has been so fun to see each child grow.  I love sharing music with others.  It is my favorite part about it.  Sammie has taken to the violin really well.  I love listening to her play and she did a great job at our recital.
I just want all of these kids to have a fun experience with music and develop a life-long love and talent for music.  I don't know if anyone will be a concert piano or violinist, but that's not really my goal.  We have a lot of fun, and the kids learn about music and get to share it with their families.  Some of my students even accompanied their primary at church in their Primary Program.  I was so proud of them.  Two of my violinists played in their programs as well.
I love hearing about those experiences and helping them to succeed.