May 2026 Students of the Month

Malini S.

"Malini has made amazing progress this past year. Since her parents gave her a new upright piano she has been much more motivated to practice and her hand shape has improved significantly. She is also playing much more musically and with greater sound." — Mr. Mauricio

"I am so happy to be a student of the month! I love playing piano so much. Mr. Mauricio is a very good teacher." — Malini S.

Mila K.

"Mila works very hard and is a talented piano student, who is making amazing progress. Mila has a positive, cheerful attitude and is well-prepared for her piano lessons. She is making rapid progress in all aspects of piano playing—note reading, technique, and musical expression. Also, Mila is an eager participant in many opportunities offered at Orpheus, including solo recitals, Friendship Concerts, and the Musical Journey program. I’m very excited to celebrate the progress that Mila is making at Orpheus! Bravo, Mila!" — Dr. Ruth

​"I enjoy progressing every week. Ms. Ruth inspires me to play better and is an amazing teacher. I feel very lucky to be at Orpheus and I love playing the piano so much.” — Mila K.

Joshua F.

"Joshua has been a star student since the very first lesson! He consistently arrives well prepared and brings a wonderful enthusiasm for learning new pieces. Joshua shows a genuine interest in his violin playing and approaches each lesson with focus, curiosity, and a positive attitude. It is truly a joy to teach him and to watch how quickly he understands and applies new musical concepts. I am continually impressed by his fast progress and dedication, and I look forward to seeing all that he will accomplish in the future. Keep up the great work, Joshua!" — Ms. Paula

​“I really love to play the violin. Ms. Paula is the best teacher. She always challenges me to get better. I can’t wait to perform in the next recital.” — Joshua F.

Timothy L.

"Timothy is a remarkable piano student whose genuine love for music, impressive discipline, and strong focus on improvement are the keys to his accomplishments. I also want to thank his family and friends for their incredible support and dedication to his musical journey." — Dr. Leonardo

“I appreciate being chosen as a student of the month by Mr. Leonardo. I am really happy. I want to be better and learn more piano.” — Timothy L.