"We first met Joyce when my son was starting fifth grade.  He had started the oboe the previous year, but he was frustrated by the difficulty of the instrument and his lack of progress.  Within weeks of working with Joyce, the difference was remarkable. Not only did he start to sound like he was playing the oboe, but he was motivated and enthusiastic about practicing. During the four years that he has studied with Joyce, he has shown enormous growth as a musician. Most importantly, he remains enthusiastic and is entirely self-motivated, practicing on his own each night. He has developed an understanding and a love of music that I know will be with him for life."  — Joan B.