Joan Teaches Cello

What people are saying.

  • "I have been taking classes in the Suzuki Method for about a year and a half with Joan and I can say that she is a great teacher. She is very dedicated and patient. She takes the time to perfect each piece with you, giving you advice and techniques, making each class very enjoyable."

    Sofia R., Adult Student

  • "Joan's love of music and sharing it allows us all to appreciate how beautiful life can be when music surrounds us. Kyle has been enjoying practicing cello more than before. I've seen him progress a lot this year, thanks to her."

    Jonathan, Father of Student

  • Joan has a very positive approach and always gives constructive feedback. I appreciate her focus on fundamentals while still introducing techniques and musical concepts. She is always patient and encouraging, and I look forward to my lessons every week!"

    Christy, Adult Student

  • "Joan has been my cello instructor for 6 years. She is very knowledgeable and knows a lot of different ways to teach me different lessons. She pushes me to work hard but still makes it fun and I always look forward to her lessons. My mom is a teacher and she thinks that Joan is a very gifted instructor. I agree."

    Margaret, 15 year old student

  • "My daughter has really enjoyed her lesson time with Ms. Wolfe. She is very knowledgeable and takes the time to teach the proper technique. I would highly recommend her!"

    Bobbi Jo, Mother of 14 year old student

  • "Joan is an exceptional cello teacher who skillfully nurtures her students' technique and love for the instrument. Her patience, encouragement, and attention to detail have helped my daughter make remarkable progress in just a few short months.”

    Russ, Father of Student

  • "Joan places a wonderful focus on technique, which our daughter has benefited from enormously. She is a passionate and energetic teacher, and her enthusiasm is infectious!"

    Dominique, Mother of Student

  • "As an adult new to the cello I can’t praise Joan enough. She is extraordinarily patient, provides excellent instruction and is supportive. It’s so encouraging to have her say she hears improvement!"

    Alison, Adult Student

  • "I am a beginner adult cello student with Joan. I’m pursuing cello as a hobby. I have really appreciated Joan’s encouragement, patience and enthusiasm! The pace of learning is tailored to my needs and takes into account that I work full time and I am the parent of a teenager, so I never feel pressure to learn pieces at a faster rate than is possible for me. That said, I’ve been surprised and delighted by how the skills Joan teaches each week build on each other to advance my proficiency. "

    Virginia, Adult Student

  • "Joan is an excellent teacher. She is patient and does an amazing job preparing her students for all the opportunities and rigors of auditioning and participating in recitals, camps, ensembles, and orchestras all while still progressing their individual skills and technique. We have observed that Joan's students are always prepared and comfortable at recitals and in external opportunities (like middle school orchestra); her current and former students are also better prepared and placed than their peers. Joan has also been fantastic at helping my daughter set realistic goals and reasonable expectations while still encouraging her to dream on."

    Gina, Mother of Student