Saying Goodbye

Saying Goodbye to Students

I just left the studio and said goodbye to another student who has been with me for almost a decade. It is so sad when you meet someone at the age of 6 or 7 and then all of a sudden, they are 18 and leaving for college. Sometimes you see them again when they stop back to visit. But after that, they are on the road to starting their next new adventure.

Unique Profession 

Teaching music is one of the very few careers where someone can get together with another person to create music on a weekly basis. Sometimes this can be an hour each week for over a decade. It is a lot of fun to hear about the big events that happen to them. After several years, those students are like family. It is so nice to get the graduation announcements in the mail and watch them as they grab that diploma. I always hope they will pursue music in college, but of course I understand that a degree in music is not for everyone.

What I Hope They Remember

My hope is that every student who leaves has amazing memories of their time in the studio. My goal is not only to teach them how to play, but to pass along the passion for making music as well. I want them to look back when they are my age and smile when they remember their lessons. Then, I hope they pass along the same gift of music to their kids. Music is one of the things that really brings people together.

I am always happy for the student as they enter their next phase of life and grateful for the time I had with them.

If you are interested in lessons, please contact me. I teach in-person lessons and online as well. For in-person lessons, I have a studio at Boomer Music in Fort Collins, Colorado, and here in Greeley.