We are so thrilled to be able to serve dear families from all over the world. We are pleased to pass along some of the kind notes that have been emailed to us or posted by our families on our Assessment scheduling program. There are also links to family reviews the Old Schoolhouse Magazine Review Program. Enjoy!
-Peter and Sarah
-Peter and Sarah
Notes from Parents...
*children's names changed for the sake of privacy
"You have been a godsend for me, there is no way I'd be able to teach all the kids and they are now happy to do their lessons. They really love seeing you!" Page W.
"One of my favorite things in the world is the random music playing all day long. What a gift!!!" Sharon A.
"I just wanted to drop a note to tell you how much we appreciate Jane's violin lessons. She loves them and this summer she had the opportunity to show them off in her first orchestra performance. It was just a small one after a 4-day violin camp, but both of the instructors were very impressed with how she played. We appreciate that Practice Monkeys makes this possible for her." - Dawn P.
"I really enjoy the community of students from around the world. I love the motivation to practice that comes from having a teacher outside of the house that I can access from home anytime. My kids are growing and becoming better in music and that makes me so grateful for your programs! I love the flexibility of the live classes and video classes, so that I can do what works best that day for me." - Overseas Mama
"Thanks for all you do! Your program is by far the best music program our kids have been involved with and they LOVE it. Keep it up!" - Heidi H.
"Thank you for your passion to teach music and the opportunity to learn from home (as otherwise this would not be possible)." Kristen E.
"Hi!! Just wanted to say that the video for Allegro in level 5 was just so incredibly fun!! Rebecca loved the story SO much!! Those treehouse videos are just the best!" Jenn B.
"I want to thank you so much for your outstanding teaching & mentoring of Michael. You combine a happy, energetic teaching style with respect and seriousness for the undertaking of a difficult instrument. Your approach and attitude has been so encouraging to us! He has come so far because of you!" Rebecca R.
"Audrey's audition this afternoon went so well. When they first saw her they assumed she was auditioning for children’s orchestra based on her age. After she played they said they thought she would be bored in Children’s orchestra and said they were placing her in second violin in the Fort Wayne Youth Orchestra. She is thrilled. Thank you again for all your help!!!"
"We really appreciate all your hard work with the kids and the valuable encouragement you offer!" - Laisha T.
"Just a quick note to say how much Steven and Maddie are enjoying your program! Today both kids were bouncing around, “Our teacher knows about CC and Lutherans!” I’m so thankful we found you. It’s been a real answer to prayer." - Melissa H.
"Thank you for everything you do. You have an amazing gift, and I know so many families are so grateful that you work so hard to share it with so many." - Kylie M.
"Thank You for all you do for these kiddos! Practice Monkeys has been a blessing!" - Abigail F.
"Just wanted to say that my audition has been accepted for the Jackson Symphony Youth Orchestra and we will be performing in October! I wanted to thank you for all that you've taught me, and helped me to be a better musician. You have such an inexhaustible joy and understanding to the persnickety nature of the violin and performing, and you help me to push to heights of musical mastery. Thank you again for all your help and investment. (from one of our Intermediate Level Students, Level 11)
"Practice Monkeys is an outstanding program and we love it so much! I can't say enough about Mrs. Van Kleeck and Mrs. Steward. They are truly excellent teachers; incredibly patient and encouraging. They sincerely care about their students. The standards and expectations are well-communicated, and ample resources have been designed and shared to ensure student success. The assessment portion of the program is straightforward and easy to comprehend. We couldn't be happier to have finally found AMAZING Suzuki method teachers (and the price is so affordable it's unbelievable!). Highly, highly recommended!" (Meg G.)
"Thank you, Mrs. Peterson, for spending time with my daughter this afternoon. I love seeing others encourage her and dignify her hard work. My kids LOVE doing assessments-- you make them so fun! Please continue in your faithful and kind teaching! Thank you so much." (Emily F.)
"I just wanted to say thank you so much for all you do! My girls are thriving in your classes more than other piano classes they have taken in the past. " Elizabeth Z.
"So thankful God led me to find Practice Monkeys! It is, by far, our favorite part of our school day!" Brittany S.
A video review from A Professor's Homeschool Choices. (unsolicited)
"We truly are grateful for the practice monkey's set up that allows for multiple kids. God is so kind!" Sara S.
"We just wanted to thank you for your help with John and his music competition. He loved training for it and enjoyed the achievement of learning to play the entire song. He did well and everyone was impressed. He got the 'special mention' award. Kind regards." Marie L.
Note from Mrs. Van Kleeck: This was a wonderful performance that John gave for a local music competition in his area. He is currently in our Level 6 violin program and tackled a challenging arrangement of Canon in D by Pachelbel for this competition. We are super proud of him!!
Note from Mrs. Van Kleeck: This was a wonderful performance that John gave for a local music competition in his area. He is currently in our Level 6 violin program and tackled a challenging arrangement of Canon in D by Pachelbel for this competition. We are super proud of him!!
"Hello Mrs. Van Kleeck! Here is my Grand Concert performance! I thought you might enjoy hearing it! Thank You for everything you have done to help me get there, and everything you continue to do to help me reach my goals!! Enjoy! Claire R."
Note from Mrs. Van Kleeck: Claire won a Grand Concert Performance for her Festival performance of Vivaldi's Concerto in A Minor, Op. 3, No.6, 2nd Mvt. Claire has studied with us for four years and is currently studying in Level 12. We are very proud of her!
Note from Mrs. Van Kleeck: Claire won a Grand Concert Performance for her Festival performance of Vivaldi's Concerto in A Minor, Op. 3, No.6, 2nd Mvt. Claire has studied with us for four years and is currently studying in Level 12. We are very proud of her!
"Thank you for all of this! We love all the extras in the summer." Jennifer A.
"Thank you, Sarah! The Practice Monkeys' program has been a huge part of Sophia's growth.
Thank you for all the encouragement and help." Melissa K.
Thank you for all the encouragement and help." Melissa K.
"This spring Andrew won the orchestra award for most consistent practice with over 300 minutes per week of practice on average during the weeks that were tracked and recorded. He was super excited about that!" Tina S.
"I wanted to thank you. [The kiddos] played individual songs and duets both at the nursing home and when [my grandfather] was being taken care of at home by hospice nurses. Thank you for the priceless gift of sharing your knowledge through Practice Monkeys classes. We have these wonderful memories because of your investment into our children God blessed us in such a priceless way by leading us to Practice Monkeys." Brittany S.
"Practice Monkeys has been such an amazing experience for my son! He has learned so much in such a short time, and his confidence at the piano has grown tremendously. The teachers are incredibly talented, patient, and encouraging—they make learning music fun while still challenging the kids to improve.
What really sets Practice Monkeys apart is the positive environment they create. The teachers are wonderful, and the kids in the class are just as great. It truly feels like a supportive little community where everyone cheers each other on. My son looks forward to class every week, which says everything.
We are so grateful to have found Practice Monkeys and would highly recommend it to any family looking for a fun, engaging, and high-quality piano program for their kids!" Laura H.
What really sets Practice Monkeys apart is the positive environment they create. The teachers are wonderful, and the kids in the class are just as great. It truly feels like a supportive little community where everyone cheers each other on. My son looks forward to class every week, which says everything.
We are so grateful to have found Practice Monkeys and would highly recommend it to any family looking for a fun, engaging, and high-quality piano program for their kids!" Laura H.
"I’m sending you a copy of [the] ASTACAP results. I wanted to thank you for preparing them so well—they performed beautifully.
The judge mentioned that he remembered them from last year and said, “They were strong last year and even stronger this year." They both earned a plus (+), the highest rating. There was also a sight-reading component; we didn’t receive specific feedback, but I expect they did well, too.
Thank you again for all your guidance. Practice Monkeys has been a blessing for the kids, our family, and me. We are so grateful." Henrietta I.
The judge mentioned that he remembered them from last year and said, “They were strong last year and even stronger this year." They both earned a plus (+), the highest rating. There was also a sight-reading component; we didn’t receive specific feedback, but I expect they did well, too.
Thank you again for all your guidance. Practice Monkeys has been a blessing for the kids, our family, and me. We are so grateful." Henrietta I.
Old Schoolhouse Review Crew 2019
What a blessing it has been to be able to share our classes with the Review Crew over at Old Schoolhouse Magazine. Here are links to the 2019 reviews of our violin program!
