Her lessons were efficient and engaging. She talked with my child for a minute or two and then transitioned quickly to my child playing piano. Near the end of many lessons, she engaged my children with quizzes and games and had them working toward winning small prizes. My boys always looked forward to piano lessons. She also incorporated our song requests...allowing my boys to pick their Holiday songs and indulging one of my own song requests!
Lacey organized recitals for her students and she also joined in the celebration (in costume for Halloween or special song or treat--homemade root beer). The recitals were warm and relaxed and it was obvious that all her students felt comfortable and proud. When she gave my boys lessons in my home, my dog and three-year-old were always happy to see her as well. Lacey is a calm, practical person, and also very sociable and charismatic. She was an excellent piano teacher and we miss her!
2. Kirsten had a bit of a bad experience with a previous piano teacher so we were extremely happy to find that Lacey was patient and easy going! Kirsten always felt comfortable asking Lacey questions and figuring things out together when she had problems. She enjoyed going two piano lessons every week, it was never a chore. We'll miss Lacey!
3. Lacey was our very first piano teacher. She started with us when
my daughter was six and son was ten. Then both instantly liked her
(especially since she uses a reward system), and they always felt encouraged to
try new things and push themselves as they grew. She was wonderful in
meeting them where they were (one knew how to read basic sheet music, the other
had never been exposed). While she taught them music and form, she also
taught them to enjoy playing. On a side note, my son struggles with focus
at times, and Lacey was always kind as she guided his attention back to the
piano. I couldn't recommend her more and was very sad to lose her!
