Meet your instructor
Hello, I'm Holly Jones. I'm so glad you stopped by! To share a little bit about myself, I began playing the piano at the age of 6. I have had four amazing instructors throughout my life who I would like to honor here now: Ms. Rosalie Speciale who gave me a solid musical foundation for 9 years. I then continued under the instruction of Mr. Darrell Leffler for 4 years. He taught me to explore and experiment at the keyboard in classical, jazz and pop. After high school, I decided to take it a step further to San Jose State University where I pursued a Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis in Piano Performance. My first year was spent with Dr. Laurel Brettel who welcomed me so warmly into the department. I finished the keyboard program with the acclaimed Dr. Gwendolyn Mok. I didn't know I could play so dynamically, expressively or powerfully until Dr. Mok pushed me to my limits technically, bringing out my best, and challenging me to rise to every occasion. All of these amazing instructors never expected less from me, and that is what made an impact on me.
It was instructors like these who inspired me to be just as impactful on the next generation of young artists. My hope is that students who pass through this studio will experience the world of music in a creative and fun way that they will never forget as they grow older. Music, namely the piano, has truly taken me places. I teach because I want people to experience the joys, the challenges, and the wonderment of learning a new thing. I picked up several other instruments, played in rock bands, accompanied choirs and musical theatre productions, directed my own productions, lead praise and worship teams at my church, and so much more! Where could music take you? Will you join me on this journey? HJ
It was instructors like these who inspired me to be just as impactful on the next generation of young artists. My hope is that students who pass through this studio will experience the world of music in a creative and fun way that they will never forget as they grow older. Music, namely the piano, has truly taken me places. I teach because I want people to experience the joys, the challenges, and the wonderment of learning a new thing. I picked up several other instruments, played in rock bands, accompanied choirs and musical theatre productions, directed my own productions, lead praise and worship teams at my church, and so much more! Where could music take you? Will you join me on this journey? HJ
