"Jan's unique and whole teaching approach helped me to engage with the instrument not only at a musical level but as an object in space, making my learning experience deeper and personal"
- Maria Andrea Garcia, pyschologist
- Maria Andrea Garcia, pyschologist
"Jan's teaching has helped me work more in the moment, and unlock a freer and more dynamic creativity. My first lesson was the most fun I've ever had at a piano."
- Oliver Lamford, theatre director
- Oliver Lamford, theatre director
"I've been having piano lessons with Jan and they have been so enriching. In the lessons I've had with her, we put our efforts on the creative part of music. I was amazed at my improvisation skills, which I didn't know I had :)"
- Jaume Fornos, musician
"Jan is a piano teacher who is inspiring, energetic and makes learning enjoyable. I have become more interested in being creative on the keyboard and my music knowledge has increased. I feel that I am achieving much out of it. Jan can help musicians to develop skills and talents. Her style is original and easy to learn."
- Nathan Souza, plumber
"I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and share my appreciation of the work you have done with us on the Explore Your Voice and Sing workshops over the past two years.
Because of the nature of the work we do it is necessary for an accompanist to be accomplished and skilful but also flexible, sensitive, patient and perhaps above all, appreciative of the vocal journey's the participant's are exploring. You posses all of these qualities in abundance and also bring a shining personality, infectious sense of humour and genuine enthusiasm for the work into the room. You have the awareness to be incredibly present in the work whilst acknowledging the supporting role you are playing. You are a pleasure to work with both as colleague and student and I hope we work with each other again in the future."
-Neil Paris, dancer and director of SMITH dancetheatre
I felt something natural and connected in the music and sounds you played for us in the jam, to share with the dancer's body and mind. It’s very interesting for me to understand the interaction we made together between space and time, through the information the musician receives by observing the body of the dancers... pure 'here and now' experience!
Xavier, architect (and dancer when he finds the time)
