DRIFTSONG
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Since the onset of the pandemic, adult students have consistently made up about half of my studio. My youngest adult students are freshmen in college, and my two eldest students are in their 80s, with everyone else falling somewhere in between. The ones who began studying music during the lockdown were looking for sanity, something to distract them, a de-stressor, maybe a lark at something they missed out on as a kid, but they found so much more. What they have learned about themselves and the depths of their creativity is priceless—as their technique improved, their satisfaction in the journey also increased. The music they have created in that merging of inspiration and skill is beautiful to hear.

So, to answer your questions: yes, I want to work with you; no, it isn’t too late; yes, I can teach you how to sing. You’ve spent years developing essential life skills—dedication, focus, patience, consistency—that will serve you well in becoming a musician, and you’ve collected stories to sing and play about that will make everything you touch resonate with a depth and richness that can only be gained from having lived life.

It’s all there within you

and I can’t wait

for you to hear it.


Read about vocal lessons
for non-singers below

 
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[ TESTIMONIALS FROM My ADULT STUDENTS ]

As an adult who only recently picked up the ukulele, I am so impressed with Willa. She is a remarkable educator. While her technical skills and knowledge are outstanding, what really sets her apart is the enthusiasm and positivity that she brings to every minute of every lesson. In addition, and unlike some instructors, Willa is open, curious, and not at all rigid in her approach. This really makes working with her feel more like a partnership than a traditional teacher-student relationship. Willa is such a joy to work with; I always look forward to our next lesson. I feel very, very fortunate to have lucked into finding Willa. And OMG can she sing.
— Dan Dunn
The day I signed up for lessons with Willa Grey changed my life. My voice was a part of my body I had believed was broken, but I’ve since discovered there is a way to access my singing voice! All of my life I’ve desired to use my voice but haven’t been able to access it. I had fully accepted that “I could I not sing” as a child. I’ve kept my lips sealed at church, birthday parties, and campfire sing alongs. Using what Willa has taught me has opened up new doors for me. I now feel part of the group and I’ve let others hear my singing voice. I’ve come so far and I’m eager to see what I can continue to learn.
— Amelia Cox
WILLA IS AN AMAZING ARTIST! WE WORKED TOGETHER BRIEFLY, AND SHE WAS THE MOST PROFESSIONAL AND TALENTED PERSON I HAVE EVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF LEARNING FROM, AND WORKING WITH. SHE IS SO RESOURCEFUL, AND WILL USE HER SKILLS AND TALENTS TO THE FULLNESS OF HER ABILITIES TO MAKE WHATEVER PROJECT YOU ARE WORKING ON THE BEST IT CAN BE. I LOVED WORKING WITH HER. SHE’S HONESTLY LIKE FAMILY NOW
— Matthew Franks
AS AN ADULT PIANO STUDENT, I HAD SOME RESERVATIONS ABOUT TAKING LESSONS AGAIN AFTER MANY YEARS OF NOT PLAYING. WILLA IMMEDIATELY MADE ME FEEL AT EASE! HER PASSION FOR MUSIC IS EVIDENT IN HER TEACHING STYLE. SHE TOOK THE TIME TO UNDERSTAND THE TYPE OF INSTRUCTION AND DIRECTION I NEEDED. SHE TAILORED EACH LESSON AND MUSIC SELECTION TO MY INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. I CANNOT RECOMMEND WILLA ENOUGH FROM THE BEGINNER TO AN EXPERIENCED MUSICIAN LOOKING TO BRUSH UP ON SKILLS!
— Laura Sconyers
WILLA GREY IS AN INCREDIBLE WRITER, A TALENTED SINGER, AND PLAYS PIANO WITH A GRACE AND BEAUTY THAT CAN MAKE A GROWN MAN CRY. SUCH A GENTLE SPIRIT. WHEN WORKING TOGETHER, SHE BRINGS THINGS OUT OF YOU THAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW WERE THERE.
— Jeremy Cutts
I feel incredibly lucky that I found Willa. She is a teacher of many talents. I came to her for ukulele lessons and have not only steadily advanced my playing, but have learned music theory and voice as part of the process. Willa has a unique ability to make learning fun and integrate the finer points of musicianship into the process at just the right pace. Most of all, you feel like no one believes in your ability to make music more than her and that keeps me going week after week, going on three years now.
— Beverly Debolski
Thank you for the music. You gave me my life back.
— Kim E.
 

 

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 Offering adults lessons in

Ukulele * Piano * voice * Songwriting * Composition


 
 
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Willa is a talented musician and teacher. She brings joy and enthusiasm to every music lesson. I really appreciate that I can bring my ideas of what I want to work on to lessons and we work on them together. It’s a fun and inspiring experience that I would highly recommend.
— Anand
 
 

The above is a clip from an in-person workshop I did with a vocal/ukulele student last year. I introduced Anand to the basics of setting up mics for instruments and vocals and how to use a recording program. He did a great job, and it was satisfying to have something tangible at the end of the workshop to mark that time together and all the progress he has made as a musician. This type of collaboration is one of my favorite things I get to do as an artist educator.


video clips

Beverly performing "Both Sides Now"

Dan playing Hotel California

 
 

Alex & Chopin

Debbie playing "Favorite Things"

 

My student Tamara singing a duet with her husband at our showcase