Testimonials from Students and Parents

"Leander was our son's first horn teacher. He was effortlessly patient and encouraging. He helped K. a lot with learning how to practice. He set up the lessons so there was always something really fun to do- a time to play with the horn and experiment with different sounds. He is a great role model for a young musician, combining a deep integrity and commitment to the instrument with a sense of playfulness and enjoyment. I would highly recommend him to other students and their families." -- Lisa, parent

"Coming back to playing the French horn after a 15 year break was very intimidating to me. However, I found Leander very patient and knowledgeable about teaching the horn. He provided me with lessons that were challenging and fun. I looked forward to my weekly lessons and really wanted to practice. His warm-up exercises were quick and the duets we did at the end of each lesson provided that added twist to the normal playing of the weekly work. I would recommend Leander to others and if I can get my own son or daughter to take up the French horn, I would be pleased if Leander was around to teach them also." --Jim, adult student

"As a person and flute teacher, Elise Blatchford is knowledgeable, inspiring, cheerful, encouraging, and fun. Through the short time I was privileged to have Elise as my flute teacher, I gained so much knowledge in my music; playing stylistically, keeping a deep tone quality, clear and fast tonguing, technique, dramatic dynamics, and playing expressively. Without fail, coming home from lessons, I would feel inspired, encouraged, and challenged to practice." --Molly, high school student