Past Graduates 2021

Since starting in kindergarten, piano lessons have always been a constant for me. Lisa taught me to play all genres of music and made a well rounded pianist. 

She has been nothing but kind and encouraging each step of the way and I will miss her when I leave in the fall. I loved coming for lessons each week if I could do it all over again, I definitely would. 

I had fun at each lesson and got to know myself better through different pieces of music! Next year, I will be attending UW-madison as a biochemistry major.

Lessons at the studio were always very productive and efficient. The teachers were always welcoming and very appreciative of everyone’s talents. 

Judy always had a positive mind and helped with a calm teaching attitude. Next year, I’ll be attending St. Thomas to study biology! Thanks for all the time REED has dedicated to me!

I started taking piano lessons with Rita just before kindergarten, and it has been a blast. Each year brought new and exciting challenges that helped me grow as a musician. 

Because of Rita’s guidance and enthusiasm, music has become an important part of who I am. 14 years of playing and performing piano is an experience I’m extremely grateful to have had, and I would recommend it to anyone.

I have been taking piano lessons at REED Music Studios for 11 years. During these 11 years, I was able to develop a passion for piano that will stay with me for the rest of my life. I was able to showcase my talents in many of the concerts organized by REED and participate in many state competitions. 

None of this would have been possible without my piano teacher, Judy Stafslien. The amount of patience and dedication given to me during each of my lessons from week to week is something that has allowed me to develop into the piano player I am today.

My future plans include attending UW-Madison and majoring in Biomedical Engineering. I also plan on attending music programs for piano at UW-Madison.

Taking lessons at Reeds really helped me pursue the challenges of music at my individual pace. I originally joined the very welcoming studio when my school music classes were becoming too easy and were losing the fun, learning value. Picking up another instrument was one of my best decisions, it solidified my love of music and constantly gave me something to work towards. 

I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Mrs.Carrie Pomplun. She always brightened my day and had an exceptional balance of professionalism and fun in our lessons. I'd truly recommend her and the Reed Music Studio to anyone in a heartbeat.

 I will be going to Millikin University and majoring in music business. Millikin is a strongly music based school and I also plan to join one of the instrumental &/or choir groups. 

I'm Caitlin Heineman and I've been playing piano for 10 years. Of those 10 years, 5 were spent at Reed Studio's under Lisa Freedlund. Being apart of the studio has not only improved my playing ability, but my overall appreciation for music. 

I will be attending the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities in the fall of 2021, studying music education in order to become a piano teacher.

I have been taking lessons at Reed Music Studios since I was 5 years old and have enjoyed every minute of it. My two amazing teachers, David Reedy and Francis de la Rosa, have taught me so much over the years and I am forever grateful to them for encouraging and nurturing my love for music. 

My progress in both piano and violin will always be one of my proudest accomplishments and I will never forget the many memories I've made in the last 13 years here. Although it means saying goodbye to the Studio after so long, I am excited to attend the University of North Dakota to pursue a career in commercial aviation this fall.