Lessons Offered
Bass, Cello, Clarinet, Composition, Double Bass, Drums, Flute, French Horn, Guitar, Harmonica, Keyboard, Music, Music Theory, Oboe, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Singing, Trumpet, Ukulele, Viola, Violin
Where are Lessons Offered
In Teacher Studio
Virtual / Online
About Me
Thanks for stopping by! Mary offers online and in person classes and private lessons. Fall 2024 classes are now available on: outschool.com/teachers/Soul-Note-Studios. If there's a class you're interested in taking or having your child take, please let us know!
Mary teaches private lessons for: piano/keyboard, guitar (acoustic/electric), voice, bass (acoustic/electric), violin, viola, cello, ukulele (various sizes), harmonica, recorder, clarinet, oboe, flute, saxophone (soprano, alto, tenor, baritone), trumpet, french horn, and drums/percussion. Children (ages 3 and up) and adults are welcome! Piano lessons are taught to students of all levels. All other instruments and voice are taught to beginners (approximately the first 2 years). In addition, Mary teaches many classes to children and adults. Please see "Genres and Subjects Taught" and our website for more details.
Mary has been teaching for more than 30 years, and has been playing piano even longer! Most of her professional playing experience has been in NYC, playing with classical instrumentalists and opera singers. She is also a recording artist and a Christian Music for Wellness educator.
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Mary is very patient and caring and has a wonderful rapport with children of all ages as well as adults. Her relationship with her students and their parents is very important to her, as is the quality of her teaching. Mary wants her students to enjoy playing and singing while they develop solid musical skills, knowledge, and experiences. She aims to teach her students to be musically well-educated and well-rounded.
My Musical Education Background
Mary has bachelors and masters degrees in piano performance and music education. She has been certified to teach in public and private schools k-12, both instrumental and vocal. She also has piano pedagogy certification. In addition, she has training in pre-school music education.
Genres and Subjects Taught
Mary teaches children ages 3-18 and adults, both online and in person. She teaches private lessons for: piano/keyboard, guitar (acoustic/electric), voice, bass (acoustic/electric), violin, viola, cello, ukulele (various sizes), harmonica, recorder, flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone (soprano, alto, tenor, baritone), trumpet, french horn, and drums/percussion. Piano lessons are taught to all ages and levels. All other instruments and voice are taught to beginners.
She also teaches many classes online and in person, including: piano/keyboard, guitar, ukulele, singing, violin, recorder, worship band, music appreciation, young children's music classes, multi-instrumental classes, music theory, music history, ear training/perfect pitch, composition/improv, Christian Music for Wellness, and other music classes. If there's a class you're interested in taking or having your child take, please let us know!
Mary teaches classical, sacred (Christian), jazz, and several other styles. Please see (contact me) for more info.
Lesson Rates
Please contact us for more info. We look forward to speaking with you!
Ages / Skill Levels Taught
Ages taught: 3-adult
Piano: all levels
All other instruments and voice: beginners (first 2 years)
My Certifications and Awards
Certification for K-12 public and private schools, instrumental and vocal
Certification for piano pedagogy
Pre-school music education
My Musical Influences
Mary's musical influences are mostly avant-garde classical, classical, and jazz musicians, composers, and teachers; as well as researchers in the fields of sound therapy, music psychology, neuromusicology, educational psychology, and physics.
Service Area
Student Reviews
Kelly O
Philadelphia, PA
Mary worked with my shy daughter for her very first ukulele lesson today. After just a few minutes, my daughter was smiling and enjoying the music. Thank you!
Bobbi
Lansdale, PA
I have been studying music and learning to play the saxophone with Mary for a year. I have been through many music teachers in my life as I used to play the piano since I was 10 years old. Most of the music teachers I have found are only interested in teaching how to play the instrument. Mary not only teaches the finer things about your instrument of choice but brings to it her overall knowledge of music theory, holistic studies, and her love of God and is able to wrap it all together where you know without a doubt music is definitely a gift from God. The one thing that truly amazes me about Mary is she takes the time to gets to know you, your personality, what techniques enable you to learn the best, your experiences and background and is able to intertwine it with her knowledge and experience and brings about a whole new understanding that I have never experienced before with other music teachers. What touches me the most and demonstrates that Mary really is concerned about the individual coming to a wonderful understanding about music is that she prays for each of her students before a lessons and ask God to help her communicate what that particular person needs to understand that day and how through music she can glorify our Lord and Savior. I truly am blessed to find and work with Mary. She definitely brings about a whole new world in music.
Carole D
Horsham, PA
Ms. Mary Comtois has been my piano teacher for approximately 4 years. She is extremely knowledgeable but also has the unique ability to bring piano playing and theory to a level that is easily understood. Additionally, I feel that the lessons are personalized to fit my learning style. I truly appreciate her patience and encouragement.
Rosemary Q
Ft. Dix, NJ
Thank you for the opportunity you gave me to have these lessons. I would never have learned the piano as well as I do now without you. Thank you for all that you do and for helping me in my musical skills. All your advice was very helpful. I know I’ll be able to come and ask you about anything if I need to. God bless your music ministry and let His light shine through you and all you do!
Nancy W
Doylestown, PA
When I went searching for a music teacher, I was looking for someone very technically competent and intellectual. While I certainly found that in Mary, I found much more that I didn’t expect. Studying with Mary, there’s always a positive surprise. For example, she has taught me things about relaxing to help me play that have also helped me relax as a person. She teaches not only how to play but how to learn to play. When I’m not sure where to go with a piece, Mary can always dig a little deeper and show me the way. If you want to talk about technique, philosophy of music, history of music, or feeling the music, Mary can make it relevant. Even when I am not as well-prepared for the lesson as I would like to be, Mary finds a way to make the time valuable and rewarding. Mary has had a profound effect on my playing and on my life. I know that, wherever my playing goes, Mary will always be right there “on the page” with me. Thanks, Mary!
Judy N
Warrington, PA
Mary Comtois has successfully taught our two sons piano for over three years. Her talent and teaching method have helped them both enjoy and excel in their playing. Both have participated in school and regional ensembles with Mary’s guidance. Mary’s dedication to her students is evident and has influenced our sons’ commitment to continue to play piano.
Barb C
Orlando, FL
A very high recommendation is appropriate for Mary. She has been given a very unique set of gifts and talents to offer to her students. Her level of expertise in music and related fields gives her an edge in teaching. She is very committed to helping others improve their techniques at a variety of levels. The manner in which Mary patiently imparts information is very nurturing. Mary actively pursues cutting edge technology in all of the fields which she instructs and I have personally benefited immensely from her teaching.