AboutFun. Motivated. Passionate about music.


Jessica began playing piano at age 5 and has never stopped. At the age of 11 the violin also made its permanent appearance in her life.

She is committed to helping others reach and exceed their musical goals. Learn more about why Jessica may be the perfect piano/violin teacher for you!

Teaching Experience.

Jessica has been teaching piano and violin since 2007, but began seriously acquiring students and dedicating her time to teaching in 2014.

From 2014 through early 2018 Jessica taught at both the Lexington School of Music and Columbia Arts Academy located in Lexington, SC and Columbia, SC, respectively. She taught piano and violin to students from all musical backgrounds. This included children as young as 4 to mature adults of 83 years and had as many as 50 weekly students. In addition to private lessons, she conducted many group lessons for group sizes ranging from 2 to 10 students.

Jessica adjusts her teaching techniques to best fit the learning style of each individual and helps her students reach their goals with hands on musical examples and practice plans.

Musical Training.

Jessica holds a Music Minor in Music Arts with a concentration in Piano from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK (2013). In 2009, Jessic a became the 3rd student in the state of Pennsylvania to earn the President’s Cup (the highest level of achievement) in Piano Solo through the National Federation of Music Clubs’ Pennsylvania Festivals. Jessica studied piano with Joan Cosgrove of New Castle, PA for thirteen years and frequently participated in master classes and attended several Piano Workshops to further her skills. During her undergrad years at ORU, Jessica continued her piano study under Joyce Bridgman.

Jessica studied violin under James Stephenson of New Castle, PA, for seven years. She also received violin instruction from a music intensive summer camp and has participated in many music ensembles over the years. In both her senior years of high school and college, Jessica was the sole Concert Master of the Youngstown Symphony Youth Orchestra and Oral Roberts University Orchestra respectively.


Festival Participation.

By becoming a student at Jessica Wood Music Studio, you will have the opportunity to participate in Festival as Jessica’s studio is affiliated with both the Opus I Music Society and the National Federation of Music Clubs. Participation in Festival provides students with an opportunity to grow musically and receive feedback. Points are earned through this event and accumulate to earn trophies.





Frequently Asked Questions Find out more about lessons at Jessica Wood Music Studio.

Where are you located?

Jessica Wood Music Studio is located in my home studio in Ellwood City, PA (less than a mile from the Ellwood City Hospital).


What are your prices?

The lesson rates vary from $20 - $24 for a half hour and $36 - $44 for an hour. Contact the studio to see which price you qualify for!


How often do I have lessons?

Lessons are on a weekly basis with the same day and time slot for each week.


How/when do I make a payment?

Tuition is based on a month-to-month commitment and is due on (or before) the first lesson of each month. If the monthly tuition payment is not received by the 10th of the month, a $10.00 overdue fee will be added. Your first lesson is the only exception to this rule.


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TestimonialsHere are what current and past students think about Jessica's teaching style:




I have known Jessica for many years, and she not only plays the violin and piano excellently, but is also a highly skilled and competent teacher. She was patient and encouraging to me and with great enthusiasm supported me in learning the violin.

        - Saya O.


I had the privilege of learning under Mrs. Wood in Violin and Piano. I improved greatly as her student. She was very kind, easy and fun to work with!

        - Isaac H. Age 16.


We have been really blessed by Jessica’s knowledge and sweet teaching style these past three years. She continues to teach on the skill level my daughter is ready for and willing to encourage her natural abilities, even when that means more advanced lessons and deviating from a book. We have moved out of state and love Jessica and her teaching style so much that we continue via video lessons. While there are more local options available, we will do what it takes to stay with Jessica.

        - April J.


At the tender age of 62, I decided to learn both how to read music and play the violin. Jessica was there as my music teacher to help me with both. Her knowledge, and ability to teach and show me things on both the violin and piano helped me tremendously. She provided a great foundation that got me off on the right foot.

Now at 65 I am still going strong and loving it. I am greatly appreicative of her teaching me for the first 1 1/2 years. It was a sad day when I learned she and her husband were needing to move out of state for his job. (I taught Kurt at the Lexington School of Music in South Carolina prior to my move to Pennsylvania - Jessica Wood)

        - Kurt G.


My daughter had the pleasure of studying piano under Mrs. Wood for three years and it was a wonderful experience. Her confidence developed under Mrs. Wood's instruction and grew from having no experience to comfortably playing songs in front of a group. I would highly recommend her as an instructor!

        - Kathleen M.

Contact Me.

Call Me

724-730-1031

Email

jessicawoodmusicstudio

@outlook.com

Location

Ellwood City, Pennsylvania