Miss Tess

• 5.0/5 stars

Miss Tess is not only a great musician in terms of technique and talent, she is a gifted teacher. She knows her students, their interests and their motivations well, and uses that knowledge to find ways of inspiring them to achieve tasks they find daunting. She appreciates their individual gifts and keeps them interested and motivated.

She almost makes me want to learn Latin.

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Miss Tess is not only a great musician in terms of technique and talent, she is a gifted teacher. She knows her students, their interests and thei...

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Thanks so much, Eileen. This means a lot to me and I can totally hear it in your voice. I'm really excited for what the fall can bring to Abby, and hope to see her blossom into her talent more and more.

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Thanks so much, Eileen. This means a lot to me and I can totally hear it in your voice. I'm really excited for what the fall can bri...

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As one of Miss Tess' colleagues, I've had the opportunity to eavesdrop on quite a few of her lessons. Over time, I have developed an immense sense of admiration for her and her love of music.

Her infectious smile and warm demeanor seem to put even the most nervous students into a state of calm readiness to perform and learn. As other reviews have stated, her lessons are very individualized, with consideration for students' goals, tastes, learning styles, physiology, and more. I'm perpetually surprised by her ability to coax astonishing results and dedication from her students without being stern or intimidating.

Students of all ages and levels of development benefit from her immense breadth of knowledge and formal training. But what truly distinguishes Miss Tess is the spirit with which she teaches and relates to her students.

Miss Tess is a wonderful teacher and an excellent role model for young musicians. She's my first recommendation!

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As one of Miss Tess' colleagues, I've had the opportunity to eavesdrop on quite a few of her lessons. Over time, I have developed an immense sense...

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I have known Ms,. Tess for 3 and 1\2 years I met her in girl choir. Ms. Tess is a great teacher and I really learned a lot from her she is really talented. If you sign up to be her student your making the right choice. You will be very proud of your self after finishing a piece I know I did.

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I have known Ms,. Tess for 3 and 1\2 years I met her in girl choir. Ms. Tess is a great teacher and I really learned a lot from her she is really...

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I have learned so much from Miss Tess. After more than 150 lessons, Tess has been one of the most influential forces in my musical education. The thing I like most about my lessons with Miss Tess is that she makes our time fun, and we play games and chat and such. But I learn so much at the same time.

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I have learned so much from Miss Tess. After more than 150 lessons, Tess has been one of the most influential forces in my musical education. The t...

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I have known Miss Tess since 2000, when we first attended school together, and she has been an inspiration and support as a collegue ever since. She is an excellent musician and works well with all people, using her skills to explain and understand creatively, allowing her to teach and to learn in all situations. She is a natural teacher and musican, and I look forward to many more years in her company!

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I have known Miss Tess since 2000, when we first attended school together, and she has been an inspiration and support as a collegue ever since. Sh...

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My daughter is approaching her 200th lesson with Miss Tess. From age 10-15, she has learned so much from Miss Tess re: music theory, piano and composition. Miss Tess' lessons are very personalized, focusing on the kind of music that is exciting to the student - and facilitating true learning. Attendance at one of Miss Tess' recitals is fabulous, because students of all ages - 4 year olds to 40 year olds are streaching their limits and sharing their talents. I strongly recommend Miss Tess for anyone truly interested in musical education.

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My daughter is approaching her 200th lesson with Miss Tess. From age 10-15, she has learned so much from Miss Tess re: music theory, piano and com...

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I would like to concur with my daughter's review of Miss Tess as a music teacher.
Adding that Miss Tess has helped her find a confidence and pride in what she is learning that is invaluable for an adolescent.
Tess has a lovely way of sharing her passion and finding ways to connect with her student so they can find that passion too. She is also very focused and determined to roll up her sleeves and build her studio which is nice to see in a young professional.

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I would like to concur with my daughter's review of Miss Tess as a music teacher.
Adding that Miss Tess has helped her find a confidence and pri...

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Miss Tess has been my teacher for about 4 years now. I have studied almost everything musical with her; piano, sight singing, theory, and transcribing music. I have flourished under her watchful eyes as a musician.
To summerize, Miss Tess is an amazing teacher who can pull off teaching almost anyone. I'm sure that if she had the chance, she could even teach an elephant about music. No doubts have ever crossedf my mind that Miss Tess is one of the best music teachers ever.

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Miss Tess has been my teacher for about 4 years now. I have studied almost everything musical with her; piano, sight singing, theory, and transcrib...

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Aaron is a hybrid of rock star and theory geek - a combination which makes him a unique and awesome teacher. This laid-back academic can work with a myriad of ages and abilities. I've eavesdropped on a number of his lessons and have seen him encourage the roughest of beginners with a presence that keeps the process fresh. If you know a little one just starting out, or haven't picked up your own guitar in years, this teacher can inspire you to play and enjoy the music you create.

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Aaron is a hybrid of rock star and theory geek - a combination which makes him a unique and awesome teacher. This laid-back academic can work with ...

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