Lorraine is definitely the best instructor for music and young minds. It's been great working with her over the years, and she has helped me "find" my voice.
E.A. - New Bern, NC
Returning to piano instruction as an adult, I am impressed by Lorraine's enthusiasm, knowledge, and passion for all things music.
T.O. - New Bern, NC
You don't just learn piano: you're taught life skills, science, history - lots of things. Just a few lessons with Lorraine are like a couple of weeks of school! She's amazing at what she does, and she loves doing it.
A.B. - New Bern, NC
We are so very pleased with Lorraine's instruction. She manages to blend care and love for her students with challenging students to reach for their highest level. Her high quality instruction is a vital part of our son's overall education and development.
M.B. - New Bern, NC
Lorraine is a gem as a voice instructor here in New Bern. This music studio consistently prepares students in voice and piano, and no matter how talented the students are, they consistently get better and better working with her.
M.A. - New Bern, NCStudents should have access to the richest and most complete array of educational experiences. These experiences have the twin goals of fostering analytical, critical thinking; and of creating skills, both cognitive and physical. The journey toward these particular goals underpins the lifelong learning experience which in turn leads to a more richly fulfilling life.
LHMI provides an education in both music and broader academic skills, the latter with a special emphasis on high-order written expression. Instruction occurs one-on-one or in very small groups, so that the focus is always on the individual learner, rather than on some 'generalized student.' Students cultivate deep thinking and develop increasingly-successful artistic experiences (in music or in academic areas) as they learn in an environment that is both challenging and nurturing.
Excellence and Nurture. The expressive arts of music and language are rooted in auditory learning, based on a consistent flow of accurate models coupled with thoughtful, intentional imitation. Listening is key in both experiences. For music, it is highly recommended that sessions be recorded (any sort of appropriate device is acceptable), and review of the recording affords the student and home coach the opportunity to 'take the lesson' home in its entirety. Shinichi Suzuki's pioneering work is the basis, augmented by strong pedagogy and technical competence through the Russian skill regimen.
