TESTIMONIALS
"How do you give your child the rewarding experience that comes from working over a very long period of time to master a skill that is inherently difficult, and at the same time, somehow make the process so joyful and happy that your child enjoys and embraces the journey all along the way? The only way is to find an exceptionally gifted teacher. Claude-lise Lafranque is, without a doubt, such a teacher, and anyone who comes to her studio discovers a true living treasure. "
"My twin sons have studied with Claude-lise Lafranque, in her home studio, each week, for the past six years. From the time they were eight years old, I have observed each and every lesson, and under Claude-lise’s expert guidance, it has been a pleasure and a privilege to watch their individual journeys unfold. It would be impossible for me to overstate what an exceptional teacher Claude-lise is. She is kind and encouraging, she recognizes hard work and effort, and she instills a commitment to never be satisfied with anything that is less than your best. She is infinitely patient, she meets children exactly where they are and with what they individually need, and she designs personal programs to bring forth the best from each unique child. Violin is difficult to learn and the work can be painstaking, but Claude-lise’s sincere love and enthusiasm for music, combined with her warm-hearted nature and generous, loving spirit, turn the sometimes difficult process into a joyful, happy and rewarding journey. Claude-lise has taught my boys the values of hard work, persistence, dedication and the pursuit of excellence. She has given my boys a love and appreciation for music and beauty that has enriched their lives beyond measure, and by her excellent example and loving touch, she has had a powerful hand in shaping them into the wonderful, fun-loving, kind and responsible young men that they are today. I am incredibly grateful to Claude-lise for enriching our family’s lives in such a profound way. What she has given us is precious and priceless, and it is with greatest pleasure that I give her my highest recommendation."
"Claude-Lise is an excellent teacher. She is demanding when it comes to technique, while at the same time nurturing musicality in her students, teaching them to play with a sensitivity to the mood and feel of the music. Claude-Lise's manner is both serious and playful, the right combination for motivating and encouraging students."