Parent Testimonials
“A world without A Gift For Music is a world I don’t really want to ponder, especially for the lives of our students. For many of them, it’s really the only high-quality music experience they have. They need it. They need to know what it feels like to make beautiful music together.”
“Thanks to A Gift For Music, I have had hands-on teaching experience since my freshman year. Working with the After-School program and Saturday strings, I get to make my own lesson plans, teach techniques, teach songs. It has been a true blessing and I feel so much better prepared now to teach than I would have without AGFM.”
“My words of wisdom for incoming AGFM students is to just be your truest self because you’re going to love every second.”
“I was touched. The performance of the students was overwhelmingly impressive and I had to fight back tears. Thank you for allowing us to share in this opportunity with these amazing students.”
“Overall, the concert was a wonderful showcase of young talent and dedication. A Gift For Music has been making a significant impact in the community for decades, and I am filled with hope and excitement for its continued influence. It is programs like these that not only nurture musical talent but also build strong, vibrant communities. Way to go, AGFM!”
“A Gift For Music has been a formative part of my life and I greatly appreciate everything the organization does for its students!”
“A Gift For Music has helped me combine my passions for teaching and helping others. I feel that I have grown not only as a teacher but as a person. Seeing students from different walks of life coming together to work on and perform music is such a blessing and I am thankful for the opportunities AGFM has given me over the years.”
“I’ve gained a lot of good experience to use as I work towards becoming a teacher and formed genuine connections with my coworkers along the way. I really enjoyed working at Riverdale and always looked forward to each class.”
“A Gift For Music provided us an opportunity we would otherwise not be able to access without paying a small fortune. My sons do not have the option to learn to play an instrument at their elementary school. This was not only an incredible opportunity, but it was absolutely free! We are so thankful that AGFM exists!”
“My daughter‘s name is Paige and she is a very shy child and ever since she started playing with A Gift For Music, she began to love the time that she spends practicing her violin. It has made her more social and she gets that really great feeling that only playing with other musicians can give. This has made her violin experience so full of joy and it’s great to see them playing with so much joy. A Gift For Music has completely lifted my daughter‘s confidence.”
