Janita Stoots

I have loved music my entire life.  Some of my earliest memories are of playing on my mom's piano.  I started singing in choir when I was 5, started piano when I was 7 and started French Horn at 12.  I haven't ever stopped.  I became a music teacher and since 2005 have taught middle school band, general music and ukulele full time.  

I had a thriving private lesson studio for nearly 10 years, but stopped when I became a mom.  Now that my son is a bit older and goes to bed early I have some free time in the evenings that I would love to use to help you learn to play an instrument. 

I believe everyone has musical talent and yes, playing an instrument is challenging but not impossible.  Let me help you achieve your goals.  

I started teaching private lessons for French Horn students in 2001.  In 2005 I started teaching as a middle school band director and music teacher.  Since 2013 I have taught ukulele classes daily at the middle school as well.  

I teach in a very urban, very diverse district and I really enjoy the different perspectives that come with different students and different backgrounds.  

My students are generally very successful.  I believe that every student can achieve, and while I am a thorough planner for lessons I am never so attached to a plan that I can change it to best need the student's needs.