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About Us
At Joyful Academy of Music parents enjoy online payment options, hassle free make-up lessons, and stress free music practice. All beginning students learn their music during lessons. Students leave excited to go home and play their songs. This takes the pressure off the parents to "make" their student practice.
Patient, kind, FUN, and professional teachers who care about students.
Lesson books, games, and studio Showcases (recitals) included with tuition!
Flexible scheduling and easy payment in our student portal.
Intentional scheduling for families with multiple students to attend lessons at the same time.
Generous make up lesson policy for sickness, emergencies, and schedule conflicts.
"Our family has been with JAM for over a year, and we have had a great experience! My kids have taken lessons for piano, drums, and ukulele. The entire staff is kind, and they always go above and beyond to work with our incredibly busy schedule. My kids have gained not only music skills, but performance skills as well, with their twice yearly showcases. We are very grateful to have such a warm, welcoming environment for our kids to learn!”
Stephanie - parent of ukulele, piano and drum students
Meet the Prestons
John and Loria Preston are the founders of Joyful Academy of Music. They have both been teaching children for over 35 years. Both John and Loria have a Washington State Teaching Certificate and a Master's In Curriculum and Instruction. John's dad and brothers played guitar from a young age. Loria taught piano lessons in high school and college. When her kids wanted to begin teaching piano she started teaching piano again.
Rachel Preston has a BA in Piano Performance and Pedagogy. She began teaching piano at age 13 and directing music camps by age 17. She is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music through Music Teachers National Association. She has also received the designation of Group Piano Teaching Specialist through Music Teachers National Association.
Peter Preston has been playing the piano for 17 years and teaching piano for 8 years. He has performed in many piano competitions and honors recitals. Peter enjoys accompanying for school choirs and musicals. He also has experience playing in church worship band and jazz band.
Rebekah (Preston) Brown helps plan Music Camps, games, recitals and special events for Joyful Academy of Music. Rebekah enjoys playing the piano, singing, dancing and musical theater. She also teaches online piano lessons!
Jorelie Narbay is our amazing online family communications coordinator! She has been with JAM for over three years. Jorelie is the heart behind the scenes at Joyful Academy of Music. From her home in the Philippines she cares for JAM families with grace, warmth, and excellence!
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