While I began taking piano at age 8, it was not until Cindy Healy began teaching me when I was 11 that my musical abilities evolved. Her love of music, as well as for me personally, shone through in every lesson. As a pianist, I experienced many moments of frustration and contemplated quitting. However, whenever I hit those walls, Mrs. Healy was always there to provide encouragement and continue pushing me to realize my potential.

Mrs. Healy took my limited musical knowledge and elevated it to the next level, allowing me to develop my unique style. She never shied away from telling me what I needed to hear, even when I did not want to hear it. I am incredibly grateful to have had a teacher who saw my potential, even when I couldn’t see it in myself. She continuously pushed me beyond my comfort zone, helping me to never stop growing musically, even today.