Testimonials

Hear what the students of Connections Piano Academy have to say about their experiences

My 8 year old daughter has been taking lessons for about a year and a half now. We have been absolutely thrilled to have Jacqueline as her instructor. She is incredibly patient with her students and is a wonderful pianist.

Her dedication to her craft is clear and she is always finding ways to incorporate new tools to help her students succeed. My daughter has made tremendous growth since she started piano lessons. 

Amanda B. 

Parent of 8 year old

Jacqueline is very professional and encouraging. I had played and taken lessons over 20 years ago. I decided to start playing again because the piano is such an important part of my life. I found that I had forgotten how to play my favorite pieces and it was too difficult on my own to start learning new music.

As an adult it can be intimidating, but I have gained confidence and am truly enjoying playing my old pieces and learning so many new ones! Thank you!!!!

Stacy B.

Adult Learner

Jacqueline gave my six year old son and I lessons and was always prompt, courteous, and professional. Lessons are age appropriate and she was patient and understanding with the needs of a young musician. I think she's quite good.

For a fee, Jacqueline is willing to drive to your house, which is a huge convenience for a busy family.

Mike M.

Adult learner and parent of 6 year old

Jacqueline has been a great instructor! Being new to the piano she has made it very easy to understand and teaches the core fundamentals needed further down the line. I would highly recommend! 

Douglas S.

Adult learner

Jacqueline is a very talented piano player and professional instructor. The lessons she reviews were beneficial to my son becoming comfortable learning the keys and notes. She motivated and encouraged him to learn more. Thank you!

Summer S.

Parent of 14 year old

My 10 year old has been at High Desert Piano for over a year already it has been the best thing for her! It simply amazes me how well she is doing. Ms. Jackie is a remarkable teacher, very understanding and caring.

Edie M.

Parent of 10 year old

My 10 year old daughter has taken lessons with High Desert Piano for a little over a year. We are so glad that we found Jacqueline, she’s a professional, extremely knowledgeable, and a dedicated teacher. Jacqueline incorporates everyday experiences into lessons; and has a great way of communicating expectations, directions, and new material during lessons as well as during the week.

Over the last year my daughter has grown and learned so much from her lessons with Jacqueline. She can now read music, is learning about composing, and gained the skills and confidence to perform in two of HDP’s recitals as well as talent shows at school.

I would highly recommend High Desert Piano to anyone looking to take piano lessons!

Morgan S.

Parent of 10 year old

My daughter Sierra has been attending High Desert Piano for 2, going on 3 years, and she has learned so much! Your child will learn everything from technique, sight-reading, and dynamics - to performance skills and presentation. No detail will be left out during practices. If your child wants to learn piano, Jacqueline is the best!

Amanda B.

Parent of 8 year old

Jacqueline Is the best piano teacher ever, my daughter is her student and I am her student, too. She is very patient and professional. She is good at playing the piano and also she knows very much knowledge of music history. I recommend this teacher :-)

Lin W.

Adult learner and parent of 10 year old

Jacqueline at High Desert Piano is a highly qualified teacher. I enjoy learning from her as she is creative and fun when teaching fundamental skills but also can stretch the learner to go beyond. I feel blessed to be guided by an instructor with expertise (college background in music).

Kristin K.

Adult learner

My daughter began her piano lessons 2 years ago with High Desert Piano. Jacqueline, has been very supportive and patient. She adapted my daughters lessons to her needs and abilities. The lessons have instilled a good working knowledge of how to read the music as well as play the piano. Would highly reccomend High Desert Piano and Jacqueline she is awesome!!!!

Sandy B.

Parent of 16 year old

I am new to piano and tend to get overwhelmed and discouraged easily so i really appreciate the way Jacqueline works with me. I get frustrated often but she has always been patient with me and always manages to find a way to teach me that works for me. I really enjoy our lessons and leave feeling happy and accomplished -not tired and discouraged like I have felt with a previous teacher. I would highly recommend her to any other beginners, she has been great!

Melanie R.

Adult Learner

I've loved getting piano lessons with Ms. Jackie. She's taught me with a well-rounded variety, with warm-ups, fundamentals, technique, small pieces, and longer challenging pieces. She's also always ready to answer any questions or explain musical concepts in many different ways. My skills have really improved with Ms. Jackie, and I'd really recommend High Desert Piano lessons to anyone who wants to learn piano.

Mayra V.

Adult learner

Jacqueline is an excellent instructor. She truly cares about the overall learning experience of her students. My son is 14 years old and he enjoys taking piano lessons with her. I am grateful that we found such a wonderful teacher.

Rocio C.

Parent of 14 year old

She is my first piano teacher and I love how patient she is with me because I feel like there are time I'm slow. Either way good piano teacher!

Rubby M.

Adult learner

I am in my 70s and two and half years ago I started piano lessons. It had always been a dream of mine to play the piano. I am learning to play the piano! Jacqueline great, she is very patient with me and if it takes going over with me again and again that’s okay. She is very detailed, so I can learn.

Kathleen K.

Adult learner

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