TESTIMONIALS

Our 9 year old has been taking piano lessons from Mrs. Tomilee for the last 3 years. This last year we have been completely online and find that it is a great fit for our family. We like having all the lessons and feedback online to refer to during the week, and our daughter loves the class zoom time each week to practice theory with her classmates. I like that she's getting individualized feedback and lessons whole still getting to see her classmates. I would recommend this online program to anyone looking for a safe way to get into music lessons. Mrs. Tomilee loves her students and makes learning fun! She has been very flexible over the years helping us for lessons into schedules and navigate this crazy last year!

Stephanie A.

We love the lessons that Ms.Tomilee Deatherage provides online. Each lesson is demonstrated on video that is easy for the student to follow and for us to support in practice time. Our granddaughter started studio lessons in February but we decided to move to online lessons due to Covid concerns. Ms. Tomilee has an excellent program that has helped our granddaughter learn quickly and enjoy her lessons. At eight years old she chooses to practice and loves to play for her family and class zoom meetings. We highly recommend Ms. Tomilee and her Bidwell School of Music.

Cathy Schlais

My 9 year old daughter has been taking lessons at Bidwell school of music for about six months now and absolutely loves it. She’s learned so much already in such a short amount of time. Tomilee genuinely cares for all her students and their progress. She makes all the lessons fun with realistic goals the kids get excited about reaching. My daughter looks forward to her keyboard lessons every time. I highly recommend this school.

Brenda Sivertson

We started our 3-year-old out with Bidwell School of Music at my daughter’s preschool. She loved it so much that we moved our 7-year-old to her school. The 7-year-old went from hating practice time to LOVING it. Tomilee and her program has really turned around her musical experience!

Stephanie Gabriel Boyden

This has been an excellent experience for my son, Gabriel. He has always
been interested in taking piano lessons. Tomilee is always well prepared
and keeps him on track with her gentle reminders to focus and be
prepared-exactly what my son needs. He looks forward to his lesson each
week and doesn't even mind practicing. Thank you, Bidwell School of
Music for making this such a great experience.

Jennifer Provencio

My son started piano lessons with Tomilee about 6 months ago, and has
surprised me with his quick growth in such a short amount of time. He
enjoys the innovative teaching techniques that Bidwell School of Music
provides, and looks forward to getting home in the evenings to practice. I
love the individualized lessons and practice plans and look forward to
seeing my son's evolution through this experience!

Julee McArdle

Bidwell School of Music truly cares for their students and go the extra mile to
provide personalized instruction. They are committed to continuously expanding
their knowledge and working hard to give their students the best possible musical
education. The care that they put into every lesson ensures that you are in good
hands. They are anything but boring and it’s well worth the time to explore piano
lessons through their studio. Highly recommend!!!

Emily Quiles

We love Tomilee! My little guy really enjoys going to his lesson every week!
He is learning so much and having fun, all while gaining confidence in
himself!

Makenna Markey

Tomilee’s Bidwell School of Music has to be the best around. I have had all three of my children in music lessons at different locations with different teachers here locally and not one has compared to what we get here with her!! My 3 year old is so excited about her lessons it carries throughout the week, not just the day of the lesson or the next day as it can be with many young children. Tomilee has such a great energy about her and she creates such a love for music in these kiddos hearts. My little one asks everyday if she gets to go to lesson today or not. I know she would go to lessons everyday of the week if she could. Thank you Tomilee for sharing you love for music with all the children you teach!! ❤

April Pack

Tomilee has a unique and effective teaching strategy. My daughter continues to
improve and excel. She loves playing so much we don't have to remind her to
practice!!

Julie Kincheloe

My son has been taking piano lessons with Mrs. Tomilee for a little over a year and
a half and he really enjoys it! Mrs. Tomilee is very welcoming, kind, patient and
encouraging. She has created a nice learning environment for her students and
continues to introduce her students to fun new learning styles. My son has learned
so much in a little amount of time. It's so fun watching him put on piano
performances for family. If my son is having a hard time with a song Mrs. Tomilee
will take extra time to encourage him, help him through, while challenging him to
press on as she knows what he is capable of. So happy to have found Bidwell
School Of Music.

Lauren Kleimann

Tomilee is a great instructor and taught me how to read music easily, the lessons
are relatively cheap and well worth the payments. I would recommend Tomilee to
anyone.

Emily Kincheloe

My grandson has been studying under Tomilee since he was 2 years old. He will
be 4 next month. He loves going to class. He loves the activities. And he loves
Tomilee. She is experienced and is very good with these younger kids. She uses a variety of instruments and techniques to teach music theory. The main focus is
piano, but they have fun with bells, drums, ukelele, and other instruments. I can’t say enough good about Tomilee. If you have young kids that you want to engage in music, Tomilee Deatherage is where you want your child.

Carol Jack