I appreciate that Mary Ellen played with me during most of the lessons. I got a lot out of the sessions that were recorded, played back and analyzed. If you’re looking for a teacher who is really interested in you as a musician, she’s the one. - Marty Hope
Meg is always professional, and is very patient and encouraging. She has a proven track record with both youth and adult students at all levels from new-to-music to advanced. She provides support and encouragement not just during the lesson but outside it as well through email. --Becky Einolf
Mary Ellen's personality, style of teaching, and genuine love of music allowed me to really relax playing an instrument. Her recitals became a place to showcase how my abilities had improved and gave me the confidence to not only play for my own personal enjoyment but to join a large concert band and play for hundreds of people. --Brian Harris
Lessons have made the clarinet so much easier to play! Last year, I couldn’t go higher than a D [fourth line on the treble clef staff], but now I can go an octave above that. I feel much improvement. -- Peter Kurtz
Meg is very flexible in scheduling lessons. She also broadens her student’s musical experience through the variety of themes in the twice-annual recitals. -- Neal Galash
I never dreamed I would perform in [non-recital] concerts, yet I have performed in three over the last two years. That was not a goal I had when I started taking lessons. Playing in her recitals has helped me get comfortable enough to perform in other public venues. My original reason for taking saxophone lessons was just for the fun of it. Meg has compassionately led me down a path of learning, and now I can do some very challenging music. -Kate Richardson
Lessons with Meg have given me the opportunity not only to look forward to learning new things every week, but also the proficiency needed to participate in such activities as All-State band, where I have had unforgettable experiences. -- Jacy Clare
