hmjStudios, llc

Heather Johnston
hmjstudiosllc@gmail.com

Main Lesson Policies Tuition and Fees Resources Frequently Asked Questions	Welcome to hmjStudios! My name is Heather Johnston and I am a piano teacher in Potomac Falls, VA. I'm a mom of one fantastic teenager, married my high school sweetheart, love animals, books, crochet, history....and, oh yes, MUSIC! Music has been my lifelong passion. As a child and teen I pursued every musical opportunity I could find - church choirs, high school choirs, elite handbell groups, solo opportunities - I wanted to be involved in everything! I decided to pursue my Music Education degree at Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, VA, which led to classroom teaching and, eventually, piano lessons. I teach out of my home and welcome children ages 5 and up. The best moment of my teaching day is when everything clicks for a student and they realize that yes, they can do this, and yes, they are wonderful! Not every child is the same, we all learn differently, and I go to great effort to make sure I present information in the way that is best for the student. We may sit at the piano for the entire lesson, we may move around the room, and I have been known to use the stairs to explain the difference between high and low. I incorporate games, digital resources, and recordings to make music accessible to everyone who walks in my studio door.