About
Abigail has taught music lessons for seventeen years in Michigan and California, both in schools and in private studios. She has traveled and performed in churches throughout the United States as well as performing in England, Ireland, Canada, the Philippine Islands, and Thailand. In 2013, she conducted a music camp for a children's home in Lamphun, Thailand. Abigail earned her bachelor’s degree from West Coast Baptist College. Some of her training outside of college has included sessions at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Suzuki Every Child Can and Suzuki Level 1, and teacher-training sessions with Healy Henderson, Paula Elliot, and Dr. Robert Culver.
Referrals
"Abigail is a very accomplished violinist and has studied the standard repertoire extensively. She is familiar with the standard technique books and believes in a strong foundation for her students She has served as concertmaster for orchestras as well and teaching in a school and private studio setting. She has wonderful values and truly has a love for teaching. Any child would benefit from studying with her, and will enjoy the experience as well." ~Healy Henderson, San Diego Symphony
"Abigail is an excellent music teacher. She was my daughter's piano and violin teacher. Abigail strives to improve on her personal playing abilities as well as growing as a teacher. She does a great job helping her students reach their playing potential. Abigail really keeps her students challenged but not overwhelmed - that is the balance I was looking for in a teacher! I also really loved having Abigail's influence in my daughters life on a weekly basis. She is a joy to work with and I can wholeheartedly recommend her services as a music teacher!" ~Angie Gunsauls, Parent of a 13-year-old student
"Miss Ballou was my teacher for five years. She is dependable, smart, trustworthy, efficient, pleasant, reliable, hardworking, and very dedicated. She is a wonderful teacher and great with all her students." ~Molly Northcutt, 13-year-old student
"Abigail is an excellent music teacher. She was my daughter's piano and violin teacher. Abigail strives to improve on her personal playing abilities as well as growing as a teacher. She does a great job helping her students reach their playing potential. Abigail really keeps her students challenged but not overwhelmed - that is the balance I was looking for in a teacher! I also really loved having Abigail's influence in my daughters life on a weekly basis. She is a joy to work with and I can wholeheartedly recommend her services as a music teacher!" ~Angie Gunsauls, Parent of a 13-year-old student
"Miss Ballou was my teacher for five years. She is dependable, smart, trustworthy, efficient, pleasant, reliable, hardworking, and very dedicated. She is a wonderful teacher and great with all her students." ~Molly Northcutt, 13-year-old student
Lesson Policy
Payment is required the first week of each month, based on the number of weeks per month, not on attendance.
Payments for lessons are non-refundable. Exceptions are as follows:
Payments for lessons are non-refundable. Exceptions are as follows:
- Severe weather conditions
- Instructor Cancellation
- Death in the Family
- Listed Holidays
- Rescheduling will be done at instructor’s discretion. To be eligible to reschedule a lesson you must give at least 24 hours notice before canceling, except in the case of illness.
- There will be no guarantee of rescheduling.
- No-shows will not be eligible for rescheduling.
- New Year's Day
- 4th of July
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
