“When working with students, I put myself in their place, get to know them well in order to guide in a positive way, and ultimately enjoy their lessons.”
Jamie Sanborn
“First and foremost music is supposed to be fun and that is my main goal. Sometimes this means helping a student become the best but more often this means using music to help them find their own voice, courage, and community.”
Rachel Saul Schifino
“Prioritizing a curriculum that is unique to each student, I carefully observe each student's ability to determine the course of study. My teaching philosophy, influenced by my "Grandfather" teacher Ivan Galamian, emphasizes an equal pyramid of technique and musicality. Developing both equally, with technique’s sole purpose to express innate musicality, is essential to achieve the end goal to create artful music.”
Joyce Shih
My goals are to help my students develop confidence, coordination, and concentration, and to help them learn to enjoy and appreciate classical music.
Sheryl Shohet
Violin, Viola / Central-West O‘ahu (Waipio Gentry)
“In addition to playing the violin beautifully and loving music, students in my violin studio learn valuable life lessons. My studio is a close-knit community of students and families who interact with me, with each other, with other music organizations, and with various populations we serve while sharing our music. ”
Ye Stanton
Piano, Music Theory, Small ensembles / Honolulu
“I believe music learning flourishes when students feel supported, challenged, and joyful. I strive to create a warm, encouraging environment where students build strong foundations in technique and musicianship while feeling inspired and excited to learn.”
