Grace S. (General Music Teacher)
“Joy is a highly invested teacher. She has a rich history of experience with diverse people and music yet models a love of learning for everyone she teaches! :) Her name suits her well as she encapsulates the joy of music and play!”
Sydney R (General Music Teacher)
“Joy is a creative, kind, energetic educator who is experienced in including children of all ages in active music making! She has a wealth of knowledge working with youth of diverse backgrounds and ability levels and knows how to create musical experiences that are both memorable and engaging. Your children will be sure to maximize their growth and potential through her fun approach to fine arts instruction!”
Angela S (General Music Teacher)
“I have had the privilege of knowing Joy as a music educator for the past 6 years. One of the first times I observed her teaching her 5th grade beginning band, I heard laughter and enthusiasm from the kids as they were playing their instruments and in between songs. Her lessons are upbeat and positive and she uses proven methods to engage and motivate students in both large and small groups.
Joy meets students where they are and cares about the whole student. She is organized, prepared and passionate about music and finds creative ways to present her lessons. Students appreciate the time she takes to get to know them and her genuine interest in their lives.
Megan K (Classroom teacher)
“Joy is a spectacular human being! She has been an amazing coworker and friend. Joy is willing to go above and beyond to ensure that tasks are completed efficiently and diligently. She is full of great ideas and is quite creative.”
Bentley S. (Current Student)
“I have been taking piano classes with Mrs. Afdahl and I really like how she teaches! She teaches you how to play piano while making it fun and exciting. Mrs. Afdahl is really kind and she helps me so much with piano.”
Marit L (Parent)
“Joy has been a wonderful piano teacher for my four boys! She keeps them engaged, meets them where they are at with their individual needs, and they leave their lessons smiling and excited about their progress. She is flexible and caring to work with and truly puts the student first.”
John S (Former Student)
“It's much because of you that I became a better than average saxophonist and I continued on into college.”
Martha J (Elementary Teacher)
“Joy Afdahl is an amazing instructor for students of all ages! My classroom always buzzed with excitement on band days! I enjoyed watching the confidence soar in the novice performers as Joy patiently encouraged and nurtured them. Whether it was the flute or the tuba or all the instruments in between, Joy skillfully taught the basics of individual instruments to my young learners and turned them into a band. I loved watching Joy spread the love of music to many students throughout the years as we worked together in an elementary and middle school setting.”
Izzy J (Former student)
“Mrs Afdahl was a great band teacher. She always made it fun to practice during one-on-one or group lessons. I still play my sheet music and lesson books from my time with her, even though I no longer actively play in a band. She encouraged me to tryout for solos that I probably wouldn't have otherwise. I still have the crochet gift that she made for me, unique to each individual student and given at graduation.”
Ian P (Former student)