“My daughter has been a student at Making Music for three years working with Erin in voice training. She has gained confidence through the experience of exploring her voice and performing in front of an audience. She loved the experience from the time she started and is only leaving because she is going away to university. It has been a positive relationship for all of us. Thank you to Erin for being such a positive influence in Claire’s life.”
- Maureen Millier, Managing Partner Odgers Berndtson
“I feel very fortunate to have my 5 year old daughter take piano lessons from Erin. Olivia has learned so much about music over the past year and most importantly has had a lot of fun doing it. We have watched her confidence blossom. Thank you Erin for sharing your musical gifts.”
- Pam Francis, Health Promotion Manager Canadian Forces
“Making Music changed my daughter’s life. Before studying piano with Erin she didn’t have much confidence using her affected hand for daily tasks. She has made such progress under Erin’s guidance and developed a love for piano too! Erin is a patient and caring teacher and a wonderful person. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a piano teacher or music therapist.”
- Shannon, Parent
“As an adult who had never taken a piano lesson before, and with no previous music ability, I was extremely nervous that I would feel foolish and inept. The exact opposite was true when I started lessons with Erin. The environment was very comfortable, and her teaching abilities made me very confident and welcome. I’m still excited for my weekly lesson at Making Music. Thank you Erin!”
- Erin Philbey
“My daughterhasbeenShan’s student for 6 years and has never complained about going to her lesson.Shan’s ability to play guitar is obvious to everybody who sees him play but his ability to teach with modesty, kindness, gentleness and lack of criticism is why he is able to connect with his students in such a positive way. Every kid should be so lucky to” walk to” and “walk from” their teacher’s home with a skip in their step. I will continuetorecommendShan to anybody who asks!”
- Katie Standage, Parent
“Here is what Nel said to me when I asked her about her music lessons and I quote:
‘Erin is great! She has taught me a lot about music and composers and she has made my music lessons fun.’ I think that pretty much says it all! Lorraine and I feel that you have given Nel the gift of music! Thank you for your patience and dedication to teaching music to children with special needs like Nel.“
- Roger, Parent
“I know personally that you will not find better or more professional tutoring with music. I highly recommend everyone who is interested in furthering their love for music get in contact with Making Music.”
- Michael Barrett, Luthier of Barrett Guitar Works Inc.