Client Testimonies

Johanna is an effective and creative communicator of musical knowledge and technique. She is constantly inventing and reinventing ways for students to gain understanding and skill.

I have taught music for over 20 years and would be floored by some new way Johanna would connect musical concepts to her students. This kind of innovation is matched with a delightful personality which communicates deep care and respect for her students!

I write this not only as Johanna's supervisor and colleague, but also as a parent to some of her students.

— Ryan, pARENT OF TWO VIOLIN STUDENTS

Johanna is one of the best teachers I’ve ever had the privilege of learning from! She pours her whole heart and soul into every single student she has and does such a great job creating a loving and safe environment for each of her students. She is so talented and passes on that talent to others. She is focused and makes sure you know your music, but also takes time to laugh and get to know her students.

— Emma, Viola Student

Johanna is a true gift. Our daughter is so excited each week for her time with Johanna whether her violin lesson be in person or virtual. Our daughter smiles and beams throughout her lesson as she enjoys playing music with Johanna so much. Johanna is an amazing teacher and has a natural way of connecting with her students. She understands our daughter so well and makes her feel very comfortable with her instrument and her learning process. It is delightful to watch Johanna and our daughter work together. Johanna is always on the same page as our daughter and is able to meet her where she is. Johanna is encouraging and inspiring and an amazing teacher and mentor to our daughter. We couldn’t recommend her more.

— Ellen, Parent of violin Student

Johanna is a thoughtful and kind teacher who is truly interested in her students and in working with them to achieve their musical goals. She is able to communicate theory and technique effectively to a variety of learning styles. She also sees music as a means to personal growth, whether it be building confidence or learning discipline. I have learned so much from her and would recommend her to anyone seeking lessons.

— Gareth, adult Piano student

Johanna taught violin to our daughter for 4 years, from 5th grade to 8th. Her style was consistently creative and energetic, highly motivating to beginner and intermediate students alike.

She made learning the violin fun for students, guiding them gently through the challenges of taking up a new and difficult instrument. Our daughter grew tremendously as a violinist under Johanna’s instruction!

— lAUREL, pARENT OF vIOLIN sTUDENT

Johanna was my teacher for three years, and she not only taught me how to play the music, but she also invested in my life and really cared about me. She's super patient and very kind and also extremely talented. She remains a friend of mine to this day--if you need a teacher for your string instrument, look no further than Johanna.

—Sophie, Cello Student

Johanna is a thoughtful, kind and passionate teacher. She loves finding just the right song, or exercise, or metaphor to connect with a student and move them along in their journey. She cares about helping students become excellent musicians, but cares even more about helping them become motivated, engaged and thoughtful learners.

—Sarah, Violin Student

Johanna Taylor is the wonderful teacher who gave me my love of violin. Not only is she an incredible teacher, but she is also a wonderful person and a great mentor. Even though I started learning "late" compared to most students, she encouraged me to persevere and helped me start on the path of realizing my dream to play violin. She is patient, kind, and hardworking, but most of all she loves her students and gives her everything to help them succeed. I cannot thank her enough.

—allison, Violin Student

Johanna creates a comfortable and supportive learning environment. She has a keen sense of what works and provides direction when needed. I have had such a great experience discovering the violin, and love when we play duets during lessons, even from the beginning when I only knew four notes! I've seen Johanna in action with younger students, drawing them out in a supportive and fun way, and as an older learner, I appreciate her teaching style and highly recommend her to musical learners of all ages.

— Cindy, adult violin student

Johanna, our amazing violin teacher, has been a great inspiration to us. She teaches and leads by example, being an accomplished musician.

From my daughter’s point of view, Johanna is very happy to teach and plays along with you. She always makes you happy by being happy.

At the end of the school semester, Johanna organized an incredible all students concert in a quaint, private gathering in an art gallery environment.

We would highly recommend Johanna for your child’s music teacher.

— Dunja, Parent of Violin Student

Johanna Taylor is an excellent, professional instructor who cares for not only the technical skill but her students' overall wellbeing. I had the pleasure and honor to receive violin lessons from Ms. Taylor in highschool, and she had helped me grow both as a musician and as a person. Ms. Taylor respected my personal taste in music and encouraged creativity, made the time to reassure her students during classes and before/after recitals, always had so much bright energy around her and overall was just a wonderful, wonderful teacher.

— Mozzy, Violin Student