What They Say

Mrs. Foessett is a great piano teacher because she makes each class dynamic, fun, unique, and most of all motivates the child to want to learn about music. Savanna, my daughter is very excited and proud that she now can play her first song and already she is working on her second song after 2 months of piano instructions from Ms. Foessett. I am very happy to have found Charlotte Music School. “
Yadira Perry -Student and Parent of Student: Savanna- Age 9
Savannah was awarded Student of the Month February 2008

“Our son, Nathan has been in lessons in Charlotte Music School for over a year. We appreciate the teacher's patience as he attempts to balance several extracurricular activities. We also appreciate the teacher's energy and enthusiasm, which is contagious! We appreciate the creativity brought to piano activities which keep him interested and more motivated.  This is the third piano teacher Nathan has had and definitely the best--it has worked better than when teachers came to our home, surprisingly. We hope as he grows older he continues to stay involved in this positive experience.
Rebecca Weisenthal & Michael Cataldo - Parents of Student – Nathan Age 8 – Awarded Student of the Month August 2009

“My teacher is very nice, wise and generous. Over my 2 year experience learning with her, my piano skills increased rapidly and greatly. She is also very intelligent and makes me learn from my mistakes. I enjoy her lessons very well. She is very kind and is a fun teacher to learn with. I like everything about her and how she teaches. She makes everything fun.” Allison Law
Student- Age 10 - Awarded Charlotte Music School Student of 2008

“I like lessons because it made me really good pianist and I enjoy playing fast music. The games we play during lessons are also cool. “ Harrison Law - Student – Age 7 - Awarded Student of the Month – October 2008

"I took piano lessons from Helen for about 7 years. She not only taught me how to read notes and play piano, but she also showed me how to express myself through my love of music. I always looked forward to my piano lessons because she always gave me the freedom to learn new songs of my choosing, while still giving me a challenge by taking on harder and more complex pieces. In my years as her student, Helen was not only my instructor, but also became my mentor and a true friend. Although I am away at medical school and am no longer able to take lessons, Helen has instilled in me a lifelong love for piano that will always be a part of who I am."
JOYCE SOLER – Medicine School - WVSOM- Class of 2010

“I like Charlotte Music School because the teacher is really nice. I like to take music lessons because I can learn and I am learning a new language. I have taken music lessons for 2 years.”
 Hannah Peters – Student – Age 9 – Awarded Student of the Month – November 2007

“ Our son Keshav have been taking lessons for almost 5 years now. Keshav has had 3 different piano teachers in the past, and enjoys Ms. Helen's enthusiasm in teaching music the best.  Ms. Helen's has an extensive background in teaching as well as learning music.  He has also developed the confidence to play music in public. His favorite composer is Beethoven. I have noticed during recitals, the standard and level of music she parts to the students, is fair and cohesive.  As a parent, we are delighted that my son has a great opportunity to learn from Ms. Foessett.”  Durure & Smita Shah – Parents of Keshav – Age 8

“My son Brandon Spears and daughter Sheridan Barber has taken piano lessons for two years now at Charlotte Music School. When they started it this was their first introduction to piano or music instrument. Because of Helen, they love the piano and are motivated to try other musical instruments. Learning piano with Mrs. Foessett has broadened their outlook at life.”
Gilbert & Darcel Spears

“My favorite part of the lessons are the computer games. They are so much fun. I get to listen to cool music and I like learning to compose my own music.”
Christian Curril – Student – Age 6

“I have been attempting to learn to play the piano for several years, but seem not to get very far, for one reason or another.   I have been taking piano lessons at Charlotte Music School for only a few months.  But, since taking lessons from Helen, I feel as if I am finally learning; it is actually starting to make sense in my head!  When I first came into Helen’s studio, everything was all light and bright and fun and she was welcoming me with smiles.  I am describing the way it felt to me, inside.  Helen lets us pick what songs/ music we want to learn to play and then she teaches us what we have chosen.  She also teaches us from our books. The School’s newsletters are very informative and the recitals are good.   We give recitals at retirement homes and so that is great to me because I believe that that is my calling from God, to minister to the older and much forgotten people, with music.  Music truly soothes the soul.  It does mine, for when I am playing my music, everything else just goes away and I am happy in my music.”

Ruth Gray- Adult Student - Awarded Student of the Month July 2009

“I like lessons at Charlotte Music School because is a lot of fun. I am aloud to choose my own music pieces and my teacher does not get angry at me when I don’t have time to practice. I also enjoy the Technology Lab time. I have learned so much about music there.” 

“I like to take lessons here because my grandma really liked my recital. I also liked my recital and I learned how to play Supercalifragilisticexpialicoious from the movie Mary Poppins and it is my favorite song. Once I was on a field trip with my school at “The Pines” senior home and I was able to play the piano for them right there. I was the only one in my class that did that. “
Olivia Montgomery – Student – Age 9
Awarded Student of the Month March 2009

" As an adult, I appreciate taking lessons Charlotte Music School so much. What I like and appreciate the most is that even on the weeks when I did not have a lot of time to practice, my teacher always gives positive reinforcement. This makes the lessons a vacation from life’s stresses and the lessons are always enjoyable.” 
Nancy Gardner - Senior Student

“Our 3 daughters have been taking lessons with Miss Helen for over 2 years and we are very pleased with their progress. The girls really love being able to choose their own music--being excited about their pieces encourages them to practice more! As parents, we appreciate the clear expectations and communication provided by weekly notes and the quarterly newsletter. We have also enjoyed the recitals and feel that the students are always well-prepared and professional in their performances.” Rob and Flori Christensen – Parents of Maddie, Eloise and SaraJane – Ages 11, 9 and 6 respectively.

“I have been taking lessons at Charlotte Music School for 2 years and I love it. The teacher is very nice, the classroom is beautiful and it has a lot of fun things to do. I’ve learned how to compose my own music and I enjoy volunteering playing the piano at the Nursing Homes when we all go together as a school. “ Janylah Smith – Student – Age 9

“My daughter Annika started taking lessons as a beginner and she has progressed a lot in just one year. The teacher is always positive and encouraging while still holding her students to a high standard. I am also glad that Annika is learning some of the theory behind the music she is playing.” 
Joy Decker – Parent of Student Annika – Age 8
Awarded Student of the Month April 2009

“I enjoy learning to play the piano a lot at Charlotte Music School.
Practicing is the most challenging but the teacher is very helpful.
I got to meet a lot of other kids that also attends my school and live close to me. I did not know that until after I started lessons there and I saw them coming for lessons and at the recitals. But, anyway, I love taking piano lesson here.”  Bailey Brown – Student – Age 12

“I like to take lessons at the music school because I love to play duets with my sister at the recitals.” 
Amy Vinten – Student – Age 9

“My favorite thing about lessons is that the teacher is really nice. On the weeks I can not practice because of school homework she understands me helps with my lesson.”
Belle Vinten – Student – Age 6

“I am so thankful for have found Charlotte Music School.  I can't even begin to tell you how much my son Joshua has learned in his music lessons there during this past year. After taking piano lessons previously with two other teachers who play the piano very well, but had no idea how to teach children, my son Joshua stopped taking lessons for almost a year. He claimed he hated the piano and didn't want lessons anymore. After coming to Charlotte Music School he has begun to enjoy playing the piano again. Miss Helen's love and passion for music is passed on to her students in a way that goes beyond what any parent can expect. Music becomes part of who they are. I appreciate her for being part of Joshua's life.”  Delsie Herrera – Parent of 1 Student – Joshua – Age 11 – Awarded Student of the Month May 2009

“Taking piano lessons with Mrs. Foessett has been a lot of fun. I have been playing the piano for 6 years and I have learned so much. I love to play Classical Music and the teacher is really nice. Taking lessons with Mrs. Foessett and my 2 sisters has been a lot of fun.”
Maddie Christensen – Student – Age 11
Awarded Student of the Month January 2008

“My favorite thing about lessons is that I learn how to compose my own music and I can choose to play any songs I want.”
Eloise Christensen – Student – Age 9
Awarded Student of the Month December 2008

“I like to take lessons because my sisters and I got to play together as a trio at the recital. ”  SarahJane Christensen – Student – Age 6

“I like taking piano lessons because I love to play at the recitals!”  Shreyas Gotur – Student – Age6

“I like the games, the recitals, the candy I get when I play well and the beautiful piano.” Sankalp Gotur – Student – Age 8