Bernadette Ashby.  Since childhood, Bernadette has had a desire to play the piano. She took lessons as a child and then again in college but quit both times. As an adult, she relegated herself to accepting the fact that she would never be able to play...so when her children became old enough, she began to research piano lessons and programs.

Fortunately, she found Simply Music and the rest is history. She now plays the piano, teaches and maintains her studio of about 50 students. Her children take lessons, too. Simply Music has radically changed her life. With her educational background and training, she is poised to teach this remarkable piano method that is revolutionizing the face of music education. 

As a educator and leader, she serves as a Trainer/Event Planner for the International Simply Music Symposium and has co-authored and edited the book A World Where Everyone Plays.  She is married and homeschools her kids. She is the Awana Secretary at her church and In her spare time, she plays the piano. 

Victoria Ashby.  Victoria is a licensed teacher with Simply Music.  She has experience working with children of all ages and is ready and eager to teach boys and girls how to play the piano.  She has been taking Simply Music piano lessons for five years.  She loves children, to sing and make music. She is part of a home school youth band as a vocalist and is the piano accompaniest. The name of her studio is called Black and White Tunes.

Some of my students taking a picture with the founder of Simply Music, Neil Moore.

Education (Bernadette):

B.S. Health Education, San Jose State University, 1986

M.A. Education, San Jose State University, 1992

M.A.R., Trinity International University, 1995

Adjunct Professor, Trinity International University, 1994-95

California Teaching Credential, 1986

My Thoughts on Teaching...

I am committed to providing a fantastic broad-based entry level music education for you and your family that is playing-based and wholistic in nature.  I love music, I love Simply Music and I also love to teach.  I have gifts and strengths in the area of helps, teaching, and administration. I have been immersed in the Simply Music program for eight years and have found it to be the most empowering tool for musicianship.  I know because I have experienced it!  If you would like to personally speak to me I can be contacted at (408)923-8558.