May 2025 Students of the Month

Gen M.

"Gen is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is a curious, thoughtful, and committed student who works hard to grow every semester as a musician and guitarist. His sense of humor is wonderful, and I absolutely love every lesson I have with him.  He is a member of the Honors Guitar Quartet and makes me proud at every competition and performance. Gen represents Orpheus beautifully, and I am lucky to have him in my studio!" — Mr. Brendon

"I am really grateful for receiving this nomination from Mr. Brendon. Thanks to his amazing teaching, I have had a lot of fun learning from him and gaining a variety of new guitar skills. Also, being a guitar quartet team instructed by Mr. Klondike has helped me to get better at playing with other guitarists. I look forward to continuing even more fantastic lessons and also performing with the guitar quartet." — Gen M.​

Zephyr T.

"Zephyr reminds me of myself and many of my piano colleagues when we were younger. He loves music, and, in particular, piano music. He seeks out and listens to lots of music on his own. He admires accomplished musicians. And—maybe most important—he dives into new pieces with enthusiasm." — Mr. Gordon

"I’m really thankful to be part of Orpheus and to have Mr. Sparber as my teacher. For five years, my dad was my only piano teacher, so on my first day at Orpheus, I was nervous and didn’t know what to expect. Right away, Mr. Sparber made me feel comfortable. He's always so calm, kind, and patient. Every week I look forward to my lessons, and I’m always amazed by the depth of my teacher's musical knowledge beyond what's just on the page. I feel like I've progressed so much this year."  — Zephyr T.

Ishan J.

"Ishan has shown remarkable dedication and discipline in learning the violin. He approaches each lesson with enthusiasm and a focused determination to improve. In just a few months, Ishan has transformed from a beginner into a confident player, tackling advanced techniques with ease. Recently, Ishan has been preparing for PRMS Orchestra Placement Auditions. I wish him all the best, and I hope he always enjoys music as a significant part of his life." -- Mr. Michael

"I’m happy to be chosen as a student of the month! I started learning the violin because I was curious about how it worked and liked the sound. Over the past year, I’ve been practicing regularly and trying to get better step by step. I want to thank Orpheus Academy and my teacher, Mr. Michael, for helping me learn and supporting me along the way. I’m glad to see my progress and look forward to learning more." — Ishan J.

Arya M.

"I would like to nominate my student Arya for student of the month. It has been about a year and a half since we started working together. Arya comes to each lesson with a positive attitude and is always curious. She is genuinely enthusiastic about music and enjoys playing duets. She is a hard-working student, and it’s my joy to witness her musical growth!" — Ms. Jeyeon

"I'm really happy to have been chosen as a student of the month! I love learning piano at Orpheus and learning piano with Ms. Jeyeon. Piano is such a fun art to learn, and I want to continue for a very long time. I'm very grateful for my teacher, Ms. Jeyeon, who makes this such a fun experience, while also making sure I always do my best." — Arya M.