Meet the Grand Staff: Teachers & Musicians

I began taking Suzuki music lessons, both private piano lessons and group theory workshops, when I was five years old.  My older and younger siblings also studied piano.  Practicing and listening to the Suzuki cassette tapes was a constant sound in my home.

When I was twelve, my older sister and I were asked by a couple of family friends if we would be interested in teaching piano to their children.  What a wonderful learning experience that was!

Through my teenage years I taught private lessons and attended multiple Suzuki teacher-trainings while continuing to take private lessons myself.  I studied primarily under four teachers during my time at home (three Suzuki teachers and one traditional teacher).

During my last year at home and then throughout my college years, I worked with autistic children in a one-on-one setting using an ABA behavioral therapy method.  After I graduated from college I had the opportunity at one point to merge these two skills and teach piano to a young boy with autism, as well as a few other students.

I received my Bachelor's of Science degree in Recreation Management and Youth Leadership at Brigham Young University where I learned how effective teaching through activities is.  It is certainly my favorite way to learn, and teaching music theory with games is a win!

Since then, I have had four children of my own and music is a constant sound in our home: piano, singing, guitar, viola, cello, bass, bass guitar, French horn, flute, recorder, harmonica, drums, etc.  I have enjoyed multiple volunteer opportunities to both lead music and accompany (on the piano) children’s singing time at church, homeschool and preschool co-ops, as well as accompanying my children on their various instruments.

I love working with children; and I love music!  Teaching music to children is the perfect combination for me.  ~Sarah

From December 2024 to December 2026, Justin is serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  We wish him the best and thank him for his excellent teaching in our studio!