Mrs. Geniya is a natural teacher. She has a love of music and a love of children, that when combined make piano lessons a wonderful experience for my daughter. We are very lucky to have found her.

Lorri Thompson

I have been very happy with my son's lessons with Geniya. She makes learning the piano fun and he loShe truly cares about her students and it shows!

Mary Clelland

My son loves the time he has with Ms. Geniya. The lessons are fun and interesting - words spoken from an 8 years old. Thank you for your patience and care you give your students.

M. Moore

Geniya is a great music teacher... I love having my lessons with her...Thanks so much Geniya!!!!!!!!!

Samantha

We have been coming to the Sound of Music for 3 years. We started with our 5 years old who is now 8 years old. Now we have two here taking piano. Have been very delighted with the progress our children havemade and their expension for the love of music. We would recommend The Sound of Music to anyone with a passion to learn.

Victor, Angela, Megan and Sarah

Jim's relaxed style of teaching several methods of guitar keeps students motivared and excited to learn more. He's very knowledgable, challenges my son to learn more, and seems to be open to teaching the music my son enjoys. Coupled with the friendly atmosphere at the Sound of Music, this has been a rewarding experiencethat I'd recommend to anyone. Keep up the good work!

Sandy Blanchard

The Greek Philosopher Plato once said "Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, charm to sadness, gaiety and life to everything. Nowadays many experts agree. There are numerous scientific studies that support the benefits of music such as Plato had expressed, especially in children and young adults.

I rummaged through the scores of material. I must have gone through hundreds of resources. One source, on the Internet, best illustrated the benefits of music in children and young adults by using four simple letters:

F-A-C-E

These are the first few notes children learn on the piano. Interestingly enough they also represent the benefits of teaming music.

Music allows for plain old fun.

Music helps prepare the brain for advanced forms of thinking. Children and young adults are found to do better in other subjects such as reading, math and science (www.whymusic.com).

Music helps develop qualities of good character such as self esteem, self discipline, creativity, determination and teamwork. Participating in a musical activity where creation and performance takes place, gives children and young adults a sense of pride in accomplishment. "All but two Presidents of the United States had music lessons".

Creating music enables the expression of feelings and offers a healthy outlet for stress, anger and frustration.

As I sat there contemplating the research and studies done by universities and doctors, I realized that I am witness to a successful case study of my own, my daughter. She has been taking piano since she was six. I have seen how music classes have molded every area of her school and personal life. By far it is the best investment I have made for my child.

Choosing the right teacher and right school is also a very important factor. I was fortunate. I found them both in Buford. The Sound of Music on Buford Highway makes lessons affordable enough for me to be able to provide not only piano classes but voice lessons there too. They are professional, caring make children their number one priority. I think it's the best music school in Buford, 1 truly enjoy "The Sound Of Music".

Mara Zuniga