Our Happy Students
“My son has been with Cheryl for over two years and watching him progress is really amazing. He is reading music, creating his own work and showing a new self confidence that is wonderful. Cheryl is patient, yet doesn’t let my son settle for not doing his best, which is very important. You feel that with every lesson comes new knowledge, which is great. I love that she instills in her students that music isn’t easy – you must work hard. However, the rewards are well worth it.”
- Vanessa Wilkinson, Horsham
“I have been driving my daughter 50 minutes each way, every week for almost two years for several reasons. One, Cheryl is a great teacher who has made piano fun for my 12yr. old. Two, the program really works. My daughter is playing songs she enjoys and her friends taking piano elsewhere have told her they wish they could switch. Three, we enjoy hearing her play! I feel very lucky to have found Cheryl!”
- Peggy Hervas, Wynnewood
“I have been taking lessons with Cheryl for almost ten years. She taught me not only how to play the piano beautifully, but I have become a better musician because of everything else I have learned. It has helped me to easily pick up other instruments and play. Even now at a higher level she is showing me how to improve and that I have much more to learn. I would recommend her extremely highly for any age or any ability level.”
- Dana Kluchinski, Glenside
“I have been taking lessons with Cheryl for over a year and absolutely love it. I have taken lessons in the past at other places and have come to find that Hands Together is the best avenue for me. Cheryl is patient, accommodating to my schedule (I am an adult student) and a great teacher. It’s been a great experience for me and I would recommend Hands Together and Cheryl to anyone who is looking to learn how to play the piano at any age.”
- Tina Marie Boschetti, Philadelphia
“Thank you for bringing the light and love of music to Savera’s heart. She is always smiling when she comes from seeing you. What a gift!”
- Shumaila Khan, Doylestown
“I have been taking lessons with Cheryl for just over a year. As an adult student, I expect more of myself. Cheryl is very patient and encouraging. I find playing piano very relaxing and plan to continue for many years.”
- Kathy Redmond, Willow Grove
“Thanks and appreciation for being Jess’s piano teacher for 11 years. You may not realize the impact you’ve had not just on Jess, but on the three of us as an entire family. Our appreciation of music grew right along with Jess’s. You and your piano studio became part of our lives. I am proud of the fact that I am not a soccer mom; I am a music mom. Jess’s commitment to her piano skills pulled us all together. It was a group project that brought us closer as a family. For that and for being an amazingly committed piano teacher, we thank you. You’ll always be a part of our family history.”
- Sherrie Gabage, Abington (Daughter Jess is now a full-time piano and voice teacher)
“We are very happy to have you as an excellent piano teacher for our son. We are looking forward to seeing Christopher get better and better in the coming years of playing piano. Thanks so much for being very patient with our son.”
- Danny Ngo, Philadelphia
“Thank you so much for all you’ve helped and guided A.J. learn over this last year! We enjoy hearing our boy playing what he’s learned. Thanks for being so wonderful with him.”
- Wandi Ortiz, Huntingdon Valley
“I began taking lessons from Cheryl six years ago after I retired, and I am so glad I did. Learning the piano requires patience, repetition and practice. It also requires a teacher who is patient, caring and understands the process of learning to play, plus the myriad of things required like concentration, proper fingering, counting and reading music. Cheryl has provided me with all the things to make my learning possible. I can now play many different pieces of music from classical to modern, making my journey to learn piano enjoyable.”
- Lilianne Ager, Huntingdon Valley
“Having been through a few piano teachers for my daughter, Cheryl Woodford is by far the best teacher I’ve encountered. Not only that, my daughter absolutely loves going to piano class! Cheryl’s patience and ability to connect with kids makes her uniquely suited to teach children and connect with them. I’m in awe of just how much my daughter loves to come home from her lessons excited to play on the piano. Cheryl doesn’t needlessly harp on the minutiae, but focuses on exactly what is needed for a particular lesson. This has proven to be very successful in helping my daughter get better and better at playing the piano. I highly recommend Hands Together Piano Studio to anyone who is seriously interested in getting lessons for their child. You will not find a more talented and gifted teacher than Cheryl Woodford.”
- Roy Samuel, Roslyn
“Cheryl, Dana is playing piano, song after song. Thank you so much for all your years of nurturing encouragement! I’m loving the results.”
- Carol Kluchinski, Glenside (daughter Dana is continuing piano lessons at college)
“Thank you for another wonderful year! Your support during this year, as our family adjusts to some of the unexpected, has been priceless. Thank you for all you do to help us along in our music journey.”
- Wandaris Ortiz, Huntingdon Valley
“My son has been with Cheryl for over two years and watching him progress is really amazing. He is reading music, creating his own work and showing a new self confidence that is wonderful. Cheryl is patient, yet doesn’t let my son settle for not doing his best, which is very important. You feel that with every lesson comes new knowledge, which is great. I love that she instills in her students that music isn’t easy – you must work hard. However, the rewards are well worth it.”
- Vanessa Wilkinson, Horsham
“I started my daughter at age 7 and she studied with Miss Cheryl for 5 years. It was the most amazing experience for my daughter and the program is well defined and Miss Cheryl is an amazing teacher. Now that my daughter is 16 years old and considering music education I look back and credit Miss Cheryl for giving my daughter the gift of music and the early education that put my daughter years ahead of other students at our schools music program.”
- Bob Jones, Willow Grove
“Ms Cheryl at Hands Together Piano Studio is hands down the BEST PIANO teacher EVER! I am an adult student and have only been taking lessons with Ms C for about a year now. Honestly, words cannot describe how awesome of a teacher she is. I used to watch youtube videos to try to learn how to play a song on the piano. I am now able to read notes and play some of my favorite pieces. I definitely would not have been able to do any of this without the help of Ms C. She is super patient and her overall way of teaching you to play the piano is indescribable. You really just have to witness it for yourself. Only a really great teacher could make you want to go home and practice right after a lesson.”
- Julie Te, Willow Grove
“Liz is going to West Chester University as she received a 100% full scholarship. We will pay room and board but West Chester is flipping the bill for her college education and I know it is due to your teaching Liz not just music but teaching her different styles, setting goals, having fun and making music part of her life. We all know that First Impressions are everything and you were Liz’s first impression with Music Education and it had an amazing impact.”
