“My name is Jack and I had Mrs. Mebane for 2 years in middle school. Until I had her class- I never truly loved my instrument. Mrs. Mebane truly sparks an enjoyment of music into the student that inspires them to achieve.
She is always such a joy to work with- and has offered valuable insight to me at all levels of my playing career so far. Some of her practice methods and ideals of how to progress in a musical sense I still use to this day- and helped me get a seat at this years Eastern Regional Orchestra. I urge any aspiring stringed musician to listen to what she has to say, and highly recommend her to any young artist with high hopes.
She truly understands how to work with a student- how to play to their strengths or weaknesses. In music- being praised is just as important as being critiqued. Mrs. Mebane is very well-versed in constructive criticism, and never makes the student feel bad while still addressing the problem in a straightforward manner. No musician will impress without their fair share of mishaps.
I hope that a potential student or a parent / guardian reads this and understand why I so highly rate Mrs. Mebane. When it comes to my experiences musical education so far- Mrs. Mebane’s teachings and classes have been such a bright spot.”
“With lessons from Ms. Mebane, I learned fundamentals that I didn't learn in the past. Just correcting my posture helped improve my music. Her attention to detail with students helps them achieve greatness. Her passion for music spreads to students and makes them want to learn the violin.” -Madelaine B.
“Mrs. Mebane’s ability to work with children and foster a love of music in such an engaging and encouraging way is truly a gift. Hannah is incredibly intuitive to our child’s personalty and knowing when to challenge them or when to give them that extra encouragement if needed. In addition to being one of very few formally certified in teaching the Suzuki method in our local area, she creates wonderful opportunities for group and recital play that are also critical to my child’s practice. Most importantly, my child continues to enjoy her lessons and practice time after all these years. We are so thankful for Mrs. Mebane’s work in fostering this love of the violin and music in our young child and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking to do the same for their children!” —Lauren
“Ms. Hannah is a wonderful violin teacher who creates a positive learning environment for our children. The combination of making it fun and providing opportunities for ensemble playing is so valuable. We are so fortunate to have found her.” —Alvina
“What started out as lessons for my son (6 yrs) almost 2 years ago and I also rented a violin so I could learn along side him. It has turned into a beautiful new adventure where my son and I have gotten to bond over music and finding the instrument I think was always meant to find. Hannah is so supportive and encouraging for both a young person and myself, a struggling adult. Regardless of how many times I am humbled by the process, Hannah is able to pivot and adapt to both of our learning needs. Some people are born teachers- Hannah is one of those very special people!”
-Amelia Gatta
“Hannah Mebane has been recommended to us by a few friends. We started homeschooling in the middle of the year. We were able to get on the studio calendar. My daughter has been enjoying lessons and we are thrilled she can continue to develop her appreciation for music.”
—Robin