"JY has done an amazing job with our daughter over the last year of voice lessons. JY has helped her become a better singer and a more confident person. Our daughter made great improvements over the last year and we will miss JY as she starts her new endeavors. Thank you for everything!" - Sean B.
"Highest praise for J.Y’s extraordinary teaching skills! As a retired attorney interested in pursuing a new life’s passion, I have had an amazing experience working with J.Y. on both piano and voice lessons-it is unique and rare to find someone who can teach both, and with such proficiency. I’ve had the opportunity to cover a wide range of skills from playing piano solos and vocal self-accompaniment, to vocal solos. Her enthusiasm and energy are inspiring. It is a joy and complete musical education to work with J.Y." - Joan R.
"I can't say enough amazing things about Ms. JY. My daughter has both piano and voice lessons from her for 2 years. We feel so lucky to have had her as a teacher. She is so patient and kind and has such a wonderful way with kids. I highly recommend her to anyone!" - Sarah D.
"Ms. JY is the one who inspired me to pursue music as more than just a hobby, but a career. She is a thoughtful and excellent teacher!" - Benjamin C. (Student)
"JY VanderMeer is an excellent teacher: She explains, challenges, and inspires. We are grateful she is our children's music teacher." - James C.
"Ms. JY is a great teacher. After each lesson I have learned so much. She is a great person to look up to. I really enjoy each lesson and recital." - Grace C. (Student)
"Ms. JY has taught me that hard work pays off and that if you work at something you will eventually get it. She is a kind and excellent teacher as well [as one] that always encourages her students." - Elise K. (Student)
"Mrs. JY does a wonderful job working with my daughter. She's great at keeping it fun while building the foundation for understanding how to play the piano at such a young age." - Amber T.
"JY has a tremendous gift working with children. She encourages them, challenges them, but makes it fun. My daughter has made significant growth in the two years as a student." - Tanya D.
"Very pleased with Ms. JY. My daughter learned a lot since she started lessons with Ms. JY. She loves to go to the lessons. She enjoys learning process and I am happy yo see her progressing so well!" - Jessie H.
"JY has a wonderful gift of encouraging and challenging growth in each student using a variety of creative methods. We have seen tremendous growth in our daughter's music/piano skills under JY's teaching." - Lisa C.
“JY instructs with a perfect blend of discipline and enthusiasm, professionalism and patient cheerfulness. My beginning piano student gained skills, knowledge, and technique quickly under her competent tutelage.” – Jill M.
“Ms. How-VanderMeer is my son’s piano teacher, and we could not be happier with her credentials and her skills. We are so privileged to have her devote her attention and concern toward our son. She clearly cares deeply for her students and uses effective methods to motivate and encourage our son; he has never been discouraged by his experience – only excited about it. I highly recommend Ms. How-VanderMeer!” – Christa A.
“I LOVE my vocal teacher. What a sweetheart and we are a good fit. Thank you so much for pairing me with her.” – Christina N.
"Highest praise for J.Y’s extraordinary teaching skills! As a retired attorney interested in pursuing a new life’s passion, I have had an amazing experience working with J.Y. on both piano and voice lessons-it is unique and rare to find someone who can teach both, and with such proficiency. I’ve had the opportunity to cover a wide range of skills from playing piano solos and vocal self-accompaniment, to vocal solos. Her enthusiasm and energy are inspiring. It is a joy and complete musical education to work with J.Y." - Joan R.
"I can't say enough amazing things about Ms. JY. My daughter has both piano and voice lessons from her for 2 years. We feel so lucky to have had her as a teacher. She is so patient and kind and has such a wonderful way with kids. I highly recommend her to anyone!" - Sarah D.
"Ms. JY is the one who inspired me to pursue music as more than just a hobby, but a career. She is a thoughtful and excellent teacher!" - Benjamin C. (Student)
"JY VanderMeer is an excellent teacher: She explains, challenges, and inspires. We are grateful she is our children's music teacher." - James C.
"Ms. JY is a great teacher. After each lesson I have learned so much. She is a great person to look up to. I really enjoy each lesson and recital." - Grace C. (Student)
"Ms. JY has taught me that hard work pays off and that if you work at something you will eventually get it. She is a kind and excellent teacher as well [as one] that always encourages her students." - Elise K. (Student)
"Mrs. JY does a wonderful job working with my daughter. She's great at keeping it fun while building the foundation for understanding how to play the piano at such a young age." - Amber T.
"JY has a tremendous gift working with children. She encourages them, challenges them, but makes it fun. My daughter has made significant growth in the two years as a student." - Tanya D.
"Very pleased with Ms. JY. My daughter learned a lot since she started lessons with Ms. JY. She loves to go to the lessons. She enjoys learning process and I am happy yo see her progressing so well!" - Jessie H.
"JY has a wonderful gift of encouraging and challenging growth in each student using a variety of creative methods. We have seen tremendous growth in our daughter's music/piano skills under JY's teaching." - Lisa C.
“JY instructs with a perfect blend of discipline and enthusiasm, professionalism and patient cheerfulness. My beginning piano student gained skills, knowledge, and technique quickly under her competent tutelage.” – Jill M.
“Ms. How-VanderMeer is my son’s piano teacher, and we could not be happier with her credentials and her skills. We are so privileged to have her devote her attention and concern toward our son. She clearly cares deeply for her students and uses effective methods to motivate and encourage our son; he has never been discouraged by his experience – only excited about it. I highly recommend Ms. How-VanderMeer!” – Christa A.
“I LOVE my vocal teacher. What a sweetheart and we are a good fit. Thank you so much for pairing me with her.” – Christina N.