Instructors
Bethany Ford: Intermediate to Advanced Piano
In-Person lessons offered in the Milan, Italy location
Online lessons available to and from any location
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
In-Person lessons offered in the New Cumberland, PA location
Online lessons offered to and from any location
Ms. Rowzer has studied piano with Bethany Ford since 2007. Her teaching strengths include her naturally fun-loving and enthusiastic personality in combination with her out-of-the-box thinking. One of her deepest joys stems from music creation. She has composed many singer-songwriter style pieces as well as piano solos. Her performance of one of her original compositions even won first place at a local talent show!
Jessie holds an Associate's Degree in Music Business and has been teaching piano at Teaching the Joy of Music since 2019. She is currently enrolled at Millersville University in pursuance of a Bachelor's in Music Business and Technology, with a focus in production and live audio, as well as a Minor in Piano. Along with teaching piano at Teaching the Joy of Music, Jessie stays active in the local music community and performs regularly at local venues.
Reanna Kong: Beginner to Intermediate Piano
In-Person lessons offered in the New Cumberland, PA location
Online lessons offered to and from any location
Reanna is a young and newly-budding piano teacher at Teaching the Joy of Music. She has been studying piano under Bethany Ford for over a decade and teaching piano since 2019. Her passion for music motivates students, while her patient and kind demeanor allows her students to feel calm and comfortable at each lesson.
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
Beth Busch: Beginner to Intermediate Piano
Education
2002: Bachelor of Science in Piano Pedagogy, Northland International University, Dunbar, WI
- Studied Piano under Dr. Jon Ensminger
- Accompanist to University vocal professors, soloists, and instrumentalists
- Accompanist for Campus Church and Chapel Services
Teaching Experience
2013 - Present: Home-Based Private Piano Instruction
2012 - 2013: Central Academy Academy in Lexington, KY
2005 - 2013: Owner and Instructor at Busch Piano Studio, Virginia Beach, VA and Lexington, KY
2005: Music & Arts, Chesapeake, VA
Other Experience
2007 - 2013: Providence Community Church, Lexington, KY
- Pianist
2003 - 2007: Cornerstone Baptist Church, Virginia Beach, VA
- Pianist
2002 - 2003: Northland International University Ministry Team
- Pianist
1999 - 2002: Iron River Bible Church, Iron River, MI
- Pianist
Micaiah McClymont: Beginner to Intermediate Piano
Micaiah began her teaching career in January 2014 at Teaching the Joy of Music. She teaches beginner to intermediate levels of piano. Her patience and enthusiasm specially equip her for these levels of instruction. Her positive attitude and enjoyment of piano is truly contagious! She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing along with a Music Minor at Messiah College.