Testimonials

The Quality Music Instruction Guide presents a theory of musical competence and interaction for beginners, intermediate and advanced students.  This book provides an excellent overview for students who are interested in learning the fundamentals of music.
            -Jean T. Medley, Principal
             Dr. Frederick H. LaGarde Sr., Academy (Paterson, NJ)

Darshell DuBose-Smith has done it!  Her vast musical background and her extensive experience as an educator has helped her to produce an amateur friendly music program.  Thanks to Darshell’s clear instruction and scaffolding technique, learning to read and play music has never been easier.  Darshell’s program allows students to learn and progress at an individual pace.  This writer has little prior musical experience and has recently mastered both the Bass and Treble Clef in a matter of a few short lessons!  It is easy to be motivated and excited about music when it is manageable.  This book is perfect for beginners that cannot afford private piano lessons or for student taking private piano lessons in need of supplemental material.  As a teacher, I feel confident that all people that practice the DuBose-Smith program will learn to read, play and appreciate music.
            -Melissa Hummel, B.A. Secondary English Education
             Teacher of the Year 2004/Staff Member of the Year 2001

Dear Ms. Darshell. Learning to read notes is fun.
            -Jazmyn K. Graham, age 5

In addition to Darshell being an accomplished author, she is a wonderful person, full of passion
for all music. She is an excellent music instructor!! It is truly a blessing to be a student of hers
and to watch the musical talents she bring out of her students. It has been a pleasure for me and
my granddaughter to be taught how to play the piano in Darshell's course. To God be the Glory.
                                                        -Lucinda Eason,
                                                         Activities Coordinator, Newark Public Schools
                                                         Newark NJ

All three of our sons have been, and two currently are students at Darshell's Quality Music
Program. Darshell's instruction has assisted in the musical foundation and development for each
one of our sons. Our older son is currently creating beats and music of his own; our younger
sons are using their musical foundation by learning to play the trumpet and saxophone. Because
of the Quality Music Program branching off into other areas of music has become easy for each
of them.
                                                                                                         -Lisa Clayton

Darshell has a soft disposition that gently encourages my children to practice piano and believe that they can play more complicated pieces because of her encouragement. My (10) year old son and (12) year old daughter have been taking lessons with Darshell for the past (2) years. The beauty of lessons with Darshell is that she meets the children where they are. They can read music and she integrates hip hop beats with traditional piano pieces which make it fun for the kids. They also have a competitive edge when it comes to concert time because the boys always want to show the girls up which make for great musicians. Darshell is reasonably priced for an hour of music, mentorship and motivation. If you have not enrolled in any of her classes I highly recommend that you take full advantage of her services.
                                                                                           -Shavonda Sumter
                                                                                           N.J State Assemblywoman

…..A THOROUGH MUSIC/PIANO TEACHING GUIDE
            -Library Journal