“I wanted to thank you both for an amazing course this summer.
As an adult that never studied music properly as a kid, or even as a younger adult, it’s really easy to think about giving up. You’ve missed the window on a traditional school environment, and the private lesson route can feel transactional and lacking in ‘curriculum.’ It’s easy to fall off the wagon.
What I experienced this summer was the rare combination of extreme rigor and inclusiveness. For the longest time, I’ve wanted to push myself forward musically but didn’t know what to ask for or where to start. This course somehow encapsulated everything I’d been looking for.
Just wanted to share a sincere thank you from a humbled, yet inspired student.”
— Nathan Winn
“At first I was nervous and unsure I wanted to join an ensemble. After joining I soon realized how fun it was and I learned a lot about playing music together with other people. I enjoyed how the class was taught. Wilder makes it fun and productive at the same time.”
— Cohen Rao (13)
“My 8-year-old has gained self confidence and trust in his own ability in just two sessions. He used to get easily frustrated when he couldn’t play a piece of music immediately with no mistakes, but he has learned in a visceral way that with practice he can master challenging things. I can see this expanding to other areas of his life as well. Wilder is great at feeding his natural interest and curiosity and inspiring him to challenge himself. I was amazed at how much less nervous he seemed before his second showcase than his first, and when I asked him about it he said, ‘I had confidence!’”
