Atkins Music Center — Local services in Connellsville

I’ve been going to Atkins music for years now. I have taken both piano and fiddle lessons off the instructors there. The teachers are hardworking, patient and funny. Piano at Atkins is taught as traditional classical instruction with books and a metronome (my bane lol). It requires hard work and lots of practice but it is also a lot of fun. My teacher is very encouraging and we have a great time during lessons. He also holds me accountable and knows when I don’t practice. It was intimidating starting music as an adult student. I never thought I could learn an instrument but the instructor assured me that I wasn’t the oldest student they teach and anyone the puts in the time can learn. It can be frustrating when we get into harder lessons but you have to dig deep and push through. With dedication you will come out on the other side and when you finally get the piece down it’s such a rewarding feeling.

The owner is very friendly and talks to everyone because she has know most parents for years as they took lessons when they themselves were kids. The prices are fair and are on par with other studios that I have inquired on. I chose Atkins because of word of mouth, It has been a Connellsville staple for multiple...

Send your child to Josh at Atkins for Piano lessons if you want to destroy any love your child has for music. Josh shows up 5 minutes late for class so he can smoke in the alley. Ends class 5 minutes early every lesson. Teaches straight from the book, page to page to page. My daughter had another teacher in Morgantown and she looked forward to going every week. Josh destroyed that love of piano to the point she dreaded going to his class.

I should have taken a hint when he made snide comments about other parents to the owner in my presence. Condescending comments about my daughter trying to have any fun in his classes. Telling me I need to "ditch the spare the rod method." We stuck with him for over a year hoping it would get better, but insinuations about my daughter's intelligence and laughing at me when I took issue with them was the last straw.

Please take your children elsewhere. Josh shouldn't be teaching kids in any manner. I want to say the owner is supportive, but it's clear she only cares about the money and not...

I can’t say enough great things about Atkins Music Center. We just moved into town and I have been looking for a place to take my son for trumpet lessons. I started asking around and this is the place that was recommended to me. The first time I call, Denise answers the phone and finds times that will work for my son. She explains how classes work, who my son will be working with and gets us situated for two weeks out. Dane, my sons instructor, is extremely warm, intelligent, and works along side my son very well. He takes special care in how he instructs his students. We are so thankful...