“Aubrey is a truly gifted teacher. Her experience as an educator and performer as well as her seemingly unending patience make her such a special teacher! My daughter is developing into a poised violinist under Aubrey’s guidance and is now starting her second in Minnesota Youth Symphonies, as well as being a member of the American Swedish Institute’s Lilla Spelmanslag.”
— MB, studio member since 2016
"Aubrey is a fantastic teacher. As an adult learner, I'm likely taking lessons for different reasons than the majority of her students. Aubrey tailors every lesson to my interests and makes each one a really fun time!"
— Jake, studio member since 2017
“Aubrey is a warm, fun, and incredibly supportive teacher. She's helped my son, Rowan, explore different kinds of music and is flexible and responsive to his musical interests. Aubrey is always coming up with new ways to engage her students, even through the past 6 months of virtual lessons and performances. Some of Rowan's favorite experiences have been creating and performing his own musical composition, taking part in practice and listening challenges, and preparing for and competing in the MMTA piano contest. We've loved watching Rowan grow as a pianist and are so grateful to have Aubrey as his teacher!”
— Melinda, studio member since 2016
“Aubrey is a great teacher for me because she is always encouraging me to be the best violinist I can be. I have had a lot of music teachers, and Aubrey has helped me the most. I have been working with Aubrey for almost 5 years, and I hope I can be with her for a lot more. She has helped me get into Minnesota Youth Symphonies (MYS) by helping me improve my sight reading, helping me with all my scale work, and, of course, perfecting my solo piece. Aubrey is a great teacher because she is always there for you if you need it.”
— Stella, age 10, studio member since 2016
“Aubrey truly sees my daughter as an individual and encourages her unique gifts. She amazingly maintains a calm atmosphere throughout the lessons—Beatrix trusts her, and says that she likes how Aubrey is patient and fun. Since we started taking lessons from Aubrey, Beatrix has been excited about practicing her skills and learning more about music. Aubrey has inspired Beatrix to perform, and we’ve been amazed at how much she has grown artistically under Aubrey’s clear guidance and musical expertise. Aubrey is also a remarkable role model—as a kind and open-hearted person, as a confident and hard-working professional woman, and as a talented, dedicated musician who feels so passionate about sharing music.”
— Tracy, studio member since 2018
“I have been learning with Aubrey for about 4 years now, and I think that having Aubrey as a teacher has had a great impact on the musical part of my life. She is so friendly, and teaches in a way that is not only effective but fun. She is always positive, and has helped me have a positive attitude about music that is hard.”
— Morgan, age 12, studio member since 2015
“When my daughter was about 7 years old I started looking around for a piano teacher. I didn't have to search long - Aubrey was the first and only teacher we've had. My daughter is now 13 and Aubrey has been teaching my son (10) for about 3 years also. And now my third child is about to start with her! She has been so flexible with us, and always brings such a brightness to lessons. Sometimes my kids are salty and reluctant, but she is amazing at keeping things cheerful and moving forward. She encourages them to play the music they want to play, whether it's a classical piece, a K-pop song, or something they compose. She teaches a very well rounded curriculum; my kids know a good deal of theory and technical aspects of playing piano, but they are also able to play with feeling and for fun. We love Aubrey.”
— Joanne, studio member since 2013