“My son started learning clarinet with Cathy 5 years ago. I really see the step-by-step improvement he has made during these years. He enjoyed Cathy’s teaching from day one. Cathy is not only a professional musician, she is also a loving and patient teacher. Every progress the student achieves, no matter big or small, excites her.  She works with the student through every technical difficulty and kindly gives them her praises and affirmation.  She never pressures the student, yet the student is always happy to follow her instructions. Thank you Cathy for everything you have done.”  Conway’s mom

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“My son is in his 2nd year of lessons with Cathy.  She chooses exercises and etudes that are sufficiently challenging, technically enriching, and musically beautiful. Her encouraging and energetic teaching style inspires my son and grows his love of music.” Laura

And here is Niklas input: ”Cathy is friendly, easy to understand, caring, and helpful.  She is really the best teacher you could hope for!”

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“I am a mature student in my 60s, and I have been taking lessons from Cathy for six years.  I wanted to join a group but needed to get more skilled since it had been 50 years since I last took lessons.  Lessons with Cathy have been an immense help in getting my level of play up to a standard that enabled me to join a community concert band.  With each lesson I learn something new or refine some aspect of my playing.  Cathy treats our lesson time as a journey to learn and explore.  She is generous in sharing her knowledge, insights, and music to help me be a better clarinet player.”    Joe

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“Cathy was my clarinet teacher and music mentor for over a decade. She is a patient and skilled teacher who brings a wealth of playing experience and all important encouragement to teaching sessions. I was an adult student who was willing to work hard to learn. Cathy took my passion seriously and ensured that vital foundations of clarinetistry were cemented in place one musical brick at a time. I learned standard classical pedagogical repertoire for the instrument and some major works , but more importantly I learned how to become my own best teacher. In just a couple of years, I was accepted into music school as a clarinet major. Thanks Cathy! ”   Tom

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“I have been Cathy’s student since my seventh grade all the way throughout my high school years. I kept wanting to learn more about music and challenge myself into performing at charity concerts and music competitions. Cathy has been not only a skilled instructor and clarinetist, but also a supportive mentor who was willing to provide help as I have been pursuing music. She chooses and shares suitable etudes and pieces depending on the student’s tastes and abilities, and she does not hesitate to give advice that helps students become a fine and capable clarinetist and musician. Thanks to Cathy, music has become a great portion of my life. If one has an affinity to music as a clarinetist, regardless of current skill level, Cathy will be a great teacher and mentor for them.” Min Whoo

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“ I have been taking lessons from Cathy for 2 years now.  I very much enjoy my lessons with Cathy, she is patient, encouraging and gets as exited as I do when she helps me get over a plateau.