Instructors
Bethany Ford: Intermediate to Advanced Piano
Education
2007: Master of Arts in Music Theory and Music History, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
- Studied Piano under Dr. Sue Haug, Director of Penn State School of Music
2005: Bachelor of Arts in Music, Summa Cum Laude, Methodist University, Fayetteville, NC
- Studied Piano under Professor Jane Gardiner
- Chamber Ensemble: harpsichordist, pianist, organist
- Accompanist for Choral Group and for Instrumentalists and Vocalists
Teaching Experience
2007 - Present: Founder and Instructor at Teaching the Joy of Music, New Cumberland, PA
2005 - 2007: Arts Conservatory of Central PA, State College, PA
2003 - 2005: Snyder Music Academy, Fayetteville, NC
2000 - 2003: Home-Based Private Piano Instruction
Other Experience
2008 - 2010: First Church of God, Harrisburg, PA
- Music Director and Pianist/Organist
2003 - 2005: Trinity United Methodist Church, Fayetteville, NC
- Music Director and Pianist
Jessie Rowzer: Beginner to Intermediate Piano
Ms. Rowzer studied piano with Bethany Ford from 2007 to 2020. She decided to continue pursuing her musical studies in college and now holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Business and Technology with a focus in Production and Management from Millersville University.
Jessie has been a piano teacher at Teaching the Joy of Music since 2019. Her teaching strengths include her naturally fun-loving and enthusiastic personality in combination with her out-of-the-box thinking. Along with being an excellent piano instructor, she is also a skilled singer/songwriter. Ever since a young age, she has embraced the challenges of music composition. One of Jessie's deepest joys stems from staying active in the local music community and performing regularly at local venues.
Cassie Shaffer: Piano, Cello, Voice
In-Person lessons offered in the Mahaffey, PA location
Education
2014: Bachelor of Arts in Music Education, Magna Cum Laude, Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, PA
- Studied Piano under Dr. David Curtin
- Studied Voice under Professor Ronald Miller
- Vocalist in Lock Haven Community Chorus, LHU Choir, Cantori, LHU England Tour Choir, Jazz Ensemble
- Vocal Soloist: National Anthem LHU Convocation, LHU Graduation, LHU Scholarship Day
Teaching Experience
2014 - Present: Teaching the Joy of Music, New Cumberland, PA and Mahaffey, PA
2013 - 2014: Lanning Music Studio, Lock Haven, PA
2008 - 2013: Home-Based Private Instruction
Other Experience
2006 - 2014: Mt. Pleasant Bible Church, Loganton, PA
- Pianist and Vocalist
2014: Central Mountain Middle School, PA
- Conductor, Final Music Concert