Willow Music Studio

"Being a student at Willow so far feels like winning a lottery that keeps on giving. I only had a brief class with Alex, he gives clear instructions and has no punishing attitude when I couldn’t hit the correct beats, knowing I have never played drums before, he is very kind to let me to try. Currently I have been Tom’s piano student for a month, every time I think of our class, I thank my higher power to put Tom in my healing journey from childhood trauma. One sad memory was when I was 9 years old, I had a punishing piano teacher who got upset/ frustrated/ criticizing/ cold and distanced from me when I couldn’t play the right notes. After a soul-crushing 2 years of learning piano, I couldn’t bring myself to touch a piano again until 30 years later when I met Tom. He is a piano genius but what is more important for me is his humanly qualities as an exceptional teacher, him being warm, patient, funny, fearless to express himself in piano and sharing his feelings and thinking steps about songs with me in a detailed way, encouraging me to try when I am apathetic and reminding me to be slow when I am being hard on myself- My inner child feels safe in class, so I could finally start to put aside the self-blame and shame and learn how to be present, gentle, and kind towards myself in the learning process which is full of making mistakes. Through Tom’s selfless sharing his mind of treasure, I am not only learning from him but also from all great teachers of Tom’s, channeling themselves through him. On top of learning hitting the right keys with the right length, I also learn who wrote the song, in which country, of which culture, in what era, which dance and poem is paired with the song, the musical theory behind it, so I can make it come alive in my imagination and relate to the song more deeply in a personal sense. It is an enriching way to experience a piano, all thanks to Tom showing me its grace and complexity. I am grateful to have a loving teacher like Tom, to feel safe enough to be playful and then can finally have fun with piano while I learn."

"My daughter has enjoyed her time VERY much with Ms Willow at Willow Music. She is excited each week to sing, play, and learn more."

"My little daughter has been learning piano for a year, and she has learned so much with Mrs. Kathy Willow. Mrs. Willow is an excellent piano teacher, and has good hands with little children. We love the piano recitals too."

"We love both Kathy and Tom at Willow Music! We have had two children under their piano instruction, and have been with them for a total of 9 years! Our son has recently enjoyed exploring jazz with Tom, and has advanced his ability over the past few years in amazing ways! Highly recommend Willow Music!"