“I was helping my son last week with his theory work and I told him how my teacher never assigned me any theory work. He looked surprised and I said, “My teacher wasn’t as good of a teacher as Mrs. Holtrop.” And my son said, very emphatically, “Nobody is!!””
One of my favorite gifts ever. still makes me smile :)
I strive to teach students of all ages the skills they need for a lifelong ability to play the music they enjoy. I currently have 35 students and have been teaching piano and organ in southeast Grand Rapids for 30+ years. Lessons include a variety of musical styles, theory, technique, technology, activities and games tailored to the needs and likes of each individual student.
I am a member of the Grand Rapids Piano Teachers Forum, Grand Rapids Musicians League, Michigan Music Teachers Association and National Music Teachers Association.
“We’re done already?!”