January 2025 Students of the Month

Delsa A.

“Since day one, Delsa has been delightful to teach! She always comes in the classroom so happy and excited to play! Her love for music and the joy she has for playing the violin are contagious. Not only is Delsa very motivated to learn, but every lesson, one of her parents is always present, asking questions, and taking videos. Then, between lessons, they send me videos and questions so that I can monitor her practice time at home and make suggestions. Because of all of this amazing teamwork, Delsa is becoming a fine musician. I can’t wait to see what’s next for her!” — Ms. Maria

"Wow, Student of the Month—how exciting! I love playing the violin and learning with Ms. Maria. Big thanks to my family for helping me practice and to Ms. Maria for making music so much fun!" — Delsa A.

Addy B.

"Addy is a super talented student, and a quick learner. She is always giving her best at guitar playing and comes into our lesson ready to play. We had a terrific time working on new ideas for one of her songs to play for her grandmother. It's always such a joy to have a lesson with her! Good job Addy!" — Ms. Gema

"The past 5 months of learning guitar at Orpheus has been a blast! My teacher Ms. Gema is the best teacher I could ever have. Ms. Gema is always encouraging and I have so much fun with her and I also really enjoy my group class too. Thank you Ms. Gema and Orpheus!" — Addy B.

Maya L.

"Maya is a joy to teach at Orpheus because she has a true love for music! She begins nearly every lesson with some new song idea she has, chord change or melodic idea. Maya always has an enthusiasm to learn something new, regardless of what style of music it is. Recently she performed a great medly of Christmas songs with her sister at the Friendship Concert. She also put on an outstanding performance at her parents' anniversary down in Mexico. I expect great things from Maya because of her genuine passion for music and performance." — Mr. Mike

"We knew from a very early age when we heard her start playing and singing that there was something special in her that needed to be developed. She plays often - even including writing her own improvised melodies, lyrics and songs - it just seems to come from her soul. Claudia and I wanted to make sure she had access to a music school and learning environment that would foster her creativity and not overwhelm her with technical skill building too early. I know from personal experience that a love for music can last a lifetime if developed in the right way. Your school has been just the right mix of those elements. Thank you and we look forward to many years to come!" — Maya L.’s dad

Anshu K.

"I would like to nominate Anshu for Student of the Month. She recently passed her Music Journey Level 2 test and performed a wonderful holiday concert for her friends and family. Anshu is an absolute pleasure to work with, demonstrating a strong eagerness to learn in every lesson. She actively participates in Orpheus concerts and is deeply involved in musical events within her community. Her dedication, enthusiasm, and passion for music make her an exemplary student." — Ms. Ziwei

"Thank you so much for nominating Anshu for Student of the Month. Anshu is very passionate about singing, and she really enjoys Orpheus Academy." — Anshu K.’s dad