Mrs. Ionesco, we have known each other for so long, but I never could have imagined I would been so fortunate to have you be the instructor for my child. I can’t tell you just how many times I passed by my daughter’s room feeling amazed at just how far she has advanced as a flautist. I can vividly remember when she started; only capable of mimicking bits and pieces of instruction picked up from videos on YouTube. Now, when I hear her arpeggios, I hear the results of having a great teacher who reinforced the maintenance of technique and instilled the habit of intelligent practice. Sometimes when I hear her play a cadenza from a repertoire selection, I find myself elated. Is this really my daughter? Did she just play that? She sounds so advanced.
On behalf of myself and my family, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You hold to a higher standard, and your school really makes a difference in the quality of music instruction anyone could look for in Staten Island. We are so very grateful to you.