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Many talented people could teach my child to play the piano, however, Kim Snow is doing much more: she is teaching her to love God’s Word in a variety of ways. First, Kim’s teaching style exemplifies Christ through her patience and grace while always challenging my daughter to remain accountable for her studies. Kim’s lessons and individualized musical arrangements have integrated God’s Word into my child’s life beautifully from the very start of her lessons. In addition, she has successfully trained my child to be disciplined in developing her gifts for the express purpose of glorifying the Lord publicly. Finally, by using hymns packed with God’s truth my daughter has not only been taught how to read and play musical notes, but Kim has also skillfully taken the time to discuss the song’s lyrics and their greater meanings.

As a pastor I always have an eye toward discipleship and teaching God’s Word, and frankly have been amazed at the link between my daughter’s growing proficiency in playing the piano and the strengthening of her walk with God. I would encourage all families to take advantage of Kim’s gift with teaching and her God-centered approach to music. Thank you Mrs. Snow for being my daughter’s piano teacher, her hymn appreciation instructor, her encourager to be purposed and disciplined in her studies, and her mentor.

Pastor Noble W.
Pine Valley Community Church

I am so thankful to God for leading our family to Mrs. Snow. Her love for Jesus radiates through all she says and does. Our three children have developed a wonderful love for the piano, a rich education in hymnology and an unquenchable desire to serve The Lord with this gift. Mrs. Snow has been one of the best investments our family has made; I pray The Lord continues to bless her for her faithfulness. We love Mrs. Snow!

Renee C.

Mrs. Snow plays a variety of music. She uses this to find what you like to play; she finds your style. After about 2 lessons with her, she figured out what I liked and was able to use that to teach me hymnology.

Abigail G.

Praise Notes, indeed. I am 64 years old, learning to play the piano as a first instrument.

Kim Snow knows. She clears the air of all fear, brings out what I hold dear: to develop a relaxed confidence in myself with notes from this incredible instrument. She knows, through years of experience and keen perception, how individuals process and learn. I’m developing an ear to recognize sounds, patterns, and relationships, and “getting it” with great enjoyment. That is a true teacher! I never thought I could do this but I am! Praise Notes to Kim!

Jean H.

My daughter’s Skype lessons are a tremendous blessing! Kim does an amazing job personalizing piano lessons to meet my daughter’s needs and I love the convenience and flexibility of having lessons in my own home. Even though her lessons are long distance, my daughter is learning a great deal and continues to be inspired by Mrs. Snow’s superb teaching.

Mandy N.

My three daughters have been taking lessons with Kim Snow for about 7 years. For the past 5 1/2 years, we’ve done lessons via Skype and my girls have progressed beautifully. Skype lessons are convenient for a busy mom like me, and Kim has so mastered the online-teaching technique that it’s almost as if she’s sitting next to the girls at the piano. Kim’s unique emphasis on the building blocks of music–not solely sight-reading–has given my daughters the confidence to pick up any piece of music or hymn and have fun playing it or transposing it. Kim encourages my girls to play music that is real and relevant to them–the great hymns of the faith. Piano practice around our house is an uplifting blessing!

Kate U.

Kim is an incredibly talented and knowledgeable church pianist, composer, and teacher. Despite my years of piano lessons growing up, there were very limiting gaps in my education, which Kim has so graciously and patiently addressed with me, bit by bit. I’m so thankful for her lessons, the friendship we’ve developed, and her passion for creating beautiful music as a church hymnist for the glory of God.

In addition, Kim has opened up the opportunity for me to resume my education through lessons via Skype. As a busy homeschool mom of four, this is the homeschool equivalent of online distance learning. I’m so grateful for the Skype medium because it allows me to learn from Kim in a way that fits my family’s needs. It not only suits my tight schedule, but Kim uses colorful visuals, custom designed pdf files, and her keyboard in such a way as to make it feel like we are sitting together in her piano studio.

Kim is gifted to provide her wonderful service uniquely to Christian families, given her definite Christ centered focus, and I’m very grateful to be blessed with her friendship and musical expertise!

Gina H.

I enjoy playing hymns with Mrs. Snow because it is fun and easy.

Keith P., 14 years old

I like scriptures in the Bible and I like hearing hymns.

Kjana (8 years)

We would like to thank Kim Snow for putting together PraiseNotes arrangement hymns for our 12 year old daughter. Mrs. Snow has enabled our daughter to play hymns in church as well as pave a way for our newly established Bible study group to have a piano accompaniment with our Sunday praises to the Lord.

Kim Snow was able to listen to our daughter play for a short time and match a multitude of hymns to her playing skill level. Our daughter is able to play confidently while easily following the sheet music provided by PraiseNotes. I cannot tell you how proud or wonderful it is to hear our daughter playing the piano as we sing joyous praises to the Lord.

PraiseNotes has made this all possible and so we thank you Kim Snow for your dedication to your students. To anyone who is interested in learning to play spiritual hymns or places to obtain sheet music matched to your child’s learning level, please consider allowing your child to try a hymn from PraiseNotes. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

The Jacksons, Florida