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 About            

26 years in Ashland!

 

Jodie and her husband Arthur moved to Ashland from Charlotte, NC in July of 1994 where she had a successful teaching career and he was working in the film industry . They lived in one of the historic homes on the railroad tracks where they were married outside (to the accompaniment of a freight train!) Jodie continued her teaching career out of the home and shortly afterward moved her studio to the Hanover Arts and Activities Center. In 2013 the studio moved to 602-B England Street (the Minivan building). The impending arrival of WAWA prompted a search for new studio space, and in March of 2017 the studio moved to Ashland Town Center, 401-B England Street, around the corner from Domino's.

This location has allowed for the addition of a second studio space, and for additional openings for piano and guitar lessons. The expanded studio space also offers opportunities for intimate concerts and other events, and is the home base for Behind the Curtain, Arthur's visual and performing arts studio.

Behind the Curtain is the original producing company for the Ashland Haunted History Tours, Fourth Fridays Ashland, and the Summer Breeze concert series. For more info go to BehindtheCurtainStudio.com or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthecurtainstudio/

Jodie McDowell-Brill
Founder’s Notes 

 

Piano Works philosophy is to encourage musical growth along with creativity. We enjoy offering a variety of musical styles while focusing on the basic skills of note reading, rhythmic understanding, sight-reading, music theory and good musicianship.

Piano works instructors take a warm personal approach, while developing a music curriculum that will suit the individual needs of their students, and challenge them to develop the discipline to advance their musical abilities.

A six week trial period is required for all new incoming students. We strongly feel that in order to have productive and inspiring lessons all students must demonstrate a willingness and desire to learn, good practice habits. preparedness at their lessons, and a respectful attitude towards their teacher and other students.

We’d love to hear from you!

401-B England St. | Ashland, VA | 23015 

jodiebrill@pianoworksstudios.com | Tel: 804.994.4804 |

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