Testimonials

Testimonials from teachers, parents and pupils including handwritten notes and drawings given to Jo from some of her pupils.

“Jo is an inspirational keyboard teacher who, through her dedication and skill, got the very best out of pupils at all levels of proficiency. She encouraged pupils to perform with confidence and supported them in their practice and in their ability to read music. Parents and teachers alike were always impressed with what pupils achieved under her guidance and nurturing. Jo is an asset to any school wanting to encourage pupils to take up keyboards and develop their skills and abilities to a very high standard.”

Stuart Hayter MA MBA , former Head Teacher, Alfred Salter Primary School

“Dear Jo, thank you so much for teaching me! You have made knowing music really fun. It has inspired me to start learning bass as well!”

Joseph, Age 11

“Jo has about 20 years experience as a keyboard teacher, so we had high expectations! Jo is absolutely brilliant; she has a huge range of skills and techniques and knowledge up her sleeves, she’s friendly and enthusiastic and encouraging, and strikes a delicate balance between revelling in children’s achievements and making sure they enjoy their lessons whilst also stretching and challenging them and building really secure foundations of musical education. Jo has created loads of funny and clever resources for learning to read music, which really help during lessons and when students are practicing at home. She’s got tonnes of fun musical games so that students don’t even notice that they’re being challenged and learning new rhythm, melody, harmony skills because they’re busy enjoying the games.”

“Thank you so so so so much for being such an excellent teacher to both S. and I. They have thrived under your kind and expert tuition as well as you sensitivity to their extra needs. Thank you so so much. They have been so lucky to have you as their keyboard teacher.”

Carmel, Parent

“Dear Jo, I loved having keyboard lessons with you and that is why I am writing to you. From being a great teacher I have learnt a lot from you and will keep in practice..”

Celia, Age 6

“Thanks…for all of your teaching this term – Sidney’s increasing progress on the piano has been a real highlight of recent challenging times, so we are very grateful for all of your efforts, especially all of the trouble you’ve gone to with creating the online videos to help with practicing”

Neil, Parent

“I will miss you Jo, you were the best teacher ever, especially for keyboard.”

Emmanuel Aged 9

“Dear Jo, thank you so much for teaching me keyboard this year. I’ve had so much fun and learnt loads. Thank you”

Issy, Age 11

“Jo Burke has been teaching Maxim piano since he was 7. She has been such a supportive and fun teacher that when we moved out of the UK, we wanted to keep her as a private online teacher for both Maxim and his older brother. They love learning with her as she is very clear in her teaching and helps cultivating and growing their passion for music. ”

Vanessa, Parent

“To Jo, thank you for keyboard lessons as I have enjoyed them always.”

Becky Age 8

“To Jo, you are a fantastic keyboard teacher. I really liked playing the keyboard with you.”

Sophie, Age 7

“Dear Jo, thank you so much for teaching me keyboard this year. I’ve had so much fun and learnt loads. Thank you”

Issy, Age 11

“Thank you so so much for all you’ve done to teach Eddie. Playing the piano is his favourite thing due to your teaching and inspiration.. and he’s keeping busy working back through all the pieces you’ve taught him over the years…So, on ‘Thank a Teacher’ day, I want to thank you so much for helping Eddie to find his passion.”

Linda, Parent

“To Joanna, not just a teacher or someone who shouts at you, a guider, a friend…”

Paris, Age 10