Douglas Brown's Reviews

Jackie taught my now 14-15 year old son viola for two years, and I myself sought her out for viola lessons. Her strengths in teaching are her phenomenal level of energy, focus, and enthusiasm, and her ability to motivate and engage young people even when their thoughts and moods might not be always with the task at hand. Jackie is demanding of her students without being strict or punishing, and brings out their best. She takes a personal interest in their lives, and keeps the mood of lessons light and jovial while also being focused and productive. She is a great violist and I'm lucky to have had the opportunity to play with her. We miss her in Portland!

Doug Brown