Testimonials from  a colleague:

  Congratulations! You absolutely deserve the nomination of Austin District Music Teachers Association Teacher of the Year (2021)! As an amazing example to all of us in your skill as a teacher, artistry, kindness, ethics and every other aspect of teaching and just being an amazing person! You have been an inspiration to me for years! – Dr. Klondike Steadman, founder and director of Orpheus Academy, Austin, TX

Testimonial from parents:

August 2022:

Thanks for starting our girl off on a lifetime talent. Jessica (whose life is filled with teaching Math full time, raising three children, and helping her husband fix up their historically old home) still loves the piano and plays the hymns whenever called upon. She also has a goal to play a musical number in church each year.    - Rebecca T.     (taught Jessica in late 1990's)

July 2022:

Ms. Marti has been my voice coach for eight years and my daughter’s piano teacher for five. She has a rare combination of technical musical expertise, warmth and compassion for her students, and a keen intuitive knowing of just what is needed for our learning and growth. As a teacher and coach, she is always encouraging while gently pushing me and my daughter to expand our growth edges. She’s worked with me through some difficult vocal challenges by focusing on the basics of technique and breath. And she’s helped me expand my range and repertoire while maintaining healthy vocal techniques. I’ve watched her ignite a passion for music in my daughter, as well as help her work through some of the frustrations that come when learning a new instrument. All with kindness and care. Ms. Marti has been a true gift in our lives!

 

• Jennifer B. Singer and Mother

 

"Discovering Miss Marti after my children’s music teacher retired, was truly a blessing! After interviewing several potential teachers, we found Marti to offer just the right combination of “serious” study of the piano, complete with theory education, with a “fun” element. Marti realized that my kids were also involved in sports, school organizations, church, etc., and that piano/music was not their whole focus, and she enjoyed hearing all about their activities.  But, they realized that piano was also part of their lives, and in high school, they continued to choose to take piano, putting the necessary effort into their studies. Marti always selected just the right pieces for both my daughter and son’s personalities. Marti is not only a very talented teacher; she genuinely cares about her students. Thank you, Miss Marti, for sharing your love of music with my family!"  - - Teresa

"I am both a 'Marti Ahern studio mom' and a music professional (performer and composer).  Both of my sons have studied piano with Marti, starting when they were 5. My older son decided to pursue music as a career and was accepted into all the music schools he applied to, including Northwestern, Indiana University, and University of Texas’s Butler School of Music. My younger son, at 13 years of age, was capable of accompanying the choir and musical leaders of our congregation and, now as a high school senior, he plans to continue to study and play piano into his college years. I’m impressed, whenever I see Marti working with my boys and with other students, with how she adapts her whole energy and style to meet each child where they are and to connect with them and best reach their musical needs, all while pursuing a well-rounded musicianship approach. She lets her students have a voice and pursue their musical interests while also requiring high musical standards in her curriculum. She is strict with her expectations of the students and pushes each to their highest potential."   - - Abby

Hello Ms. Marti, I just recently found out my band placement result and was completely shocked (but excited) that I not only moved up but actually made the top band. I never even thought of advancing that high and it was completely unexpected for me. I definitely would not have been able to do it without help from you and my other music teachers. I especially want to thank you though because you gave me my start in music and helped me feel more passionate about piano and music in general that passed on to band when I started in middle school. I also would like to thank you for teaching me all the basics of music and all the concepts that helped me advance in band greatly and helped me grow as a musician in both french horn and piano. You made learning piano and music very fun and something that I enjoy now and am passionate about instead of just something that I felt obligated to do. I want to thank you for all of the lessons and performance opportunities that helped me extend my musicianship and become more professional. Without your help of learning music, there is no way I would have been able to accomplish and exceed my goals this year. I am very grateful for all your help and guidance that taught me almost everything I know today about music. Once again, I just want to thank you for introducing me to music and guiding me through the difficult journey of all the performances and lessons that helped me get to where I am today and advance in both piano and french horn. 

 Once again, Thank You!!

Sincerely, Akaash Khurana  

 

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