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Introduction: I put my heart and soul into my music whether it's teaching, coaching, researching, rehearsing, or performing. What I try to instill into my students is that it is not perfection that counts, but what you do creatively with the music - there is not "one way" to do things. I also teach parents with children, when this is requested. For a parent's 45 minute lesson with a 30 minute lesson for his/her child, then that would be $95. If I have to travel to the student, there will be a $5 gas fee added within the San Fernando Valley and $15 outside the San Fernando Valley. In addition to cash I also accept a check, if that is more convenient. I expect the student to practice what was learned at the lesson but most important of all is to "express" one's heartfelt feelings through the music. As a performer myself I receive my inspiration through a higher power and therefore never take credit for the outcome - it is God given. Even as seasoned professionals, we thoroughly love doing every single wedding and special event - there is never a dull moment and we aim to please everyone involved! Music is the heart and soul of who I am at the moment I am performing. As a teacher or coach, I want to inspire and encourage each student to do his or her best and to feel free to express the music as they want to - nothing is set in stone! So no matter what I am doing in the music field, I enjoy every moment and especially so when I am sharing what I know with others. As a performing artist it is great to play with all my professional colleagues and we love adding our unique musical flair to any special occasion. Whatever type of financial issue you may have, I am happy to work around that and offer the best solution so that everyone can enjoy making music!!

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Christopher K.

Nov 27, 2015

It has been an honor to have worked with Dr. Janice Foy off and on over the past several years. As a section cellist in both the West Los Angeles and Moorpark Symphonies, I have personally derived enormous benefit from Dr. Foy's enthusiastic, positive, energetic, collegial approach as principal cellist and cello section coach in both orchestras. She is a superb teacher. I have played under some of the finest cello section leaders in the Los Angeles area, but have never learned as much about cello technique, musical interpretation, and my own capabilities as a cellist as I have under Dr. Foy's benevolent direction. This being the case, there can be no doubt that my own music students have also benefitted from Dr. Foy's positive example and influence. Dr. Foy has an innate gift for teaching especially in building the self-esteem and self-confidence of her students that far surpasses the pedagogical skills of a great many gifted cellists with whom I have worked over the years. Dr. Foy not only sets the highest musical standards for her students. She has the gift of being able to lift them up to meet those standards, however impossibly high that they may seem. I would specifically praise Dr. Foy for her tenure as section coach with the Moorpark Symphony. The Moorpark Symphony serves three purposes. It is a community orchestra, the symphony orchestra for Moorpark College, and a regional symphony orchestra. As such, the Moorpark Symphony cello section attempts to meld a broad range of abilities, training, and experiential backgrounds into a unified section. Never has the section pulled together as confidently and as tightly as it did under Dr. Foy's impressive leadership and direction. Amateurs who would normally sneak into their entrances suddenly played out together with confidence. People who were mired in notes, bowings, and fingerings were able to elevate their concerns to those of musicality, interpretation, and expressivity. During the final warm-up one the concert, Dr. Foy (conveniently) had a problem with her cello that forced me to act as section leader through some rather dicey sections of Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony. With background that she had given us, I was able to fill in far better than I ever thought possible. As for the concert itself, the Moorpark cello section and I, myself played as we have never played before or since. All of this was accomplished with her typical smile, a lot of good laughs, a spirit of camaraderie, and an effervescent personality. In Dr. Foy, all of us knew that we had not only a leader, a teacher, and a colleague, but a friend, as well. Dr. Foy holds a Ph.D. in Ethno-Musicology. Thus, she has a wide background in the music of many cultures, backgrounds, and styles. This can only be an asset to her and to your organization as she assists in bringing music to a community as culturally rich and diverse as Los Angeles County. For these reasons, I cannot think of a better, more qualified, gifted, intelligent, and accomplished person to add to your fine program than Dr. Janice Foy.

Samuel P.

Aug 30, 2014

To Whom It May Concern, Dr. Janice Foy began teaching me how to play the piano a decade ago, and she hasnt lost her spark, her knack for teaching, at all. I had a couple teachers before her who were extremely strict, rigid, and closed minded, but not Janice. Dr. Foy gave me the opportunity to play whatever I wanted, and I did. I was given free rein to practice and play whatever pieces I liked, and that was what made me so ecstatic to have Dr. Foy as my teacher! She was able to teach me how to play the piano while having the time of my life doing so. From classical pieces to movie scores and modern music, she let me play anything that caught my ear, and I was happy as a lark. Dr. Foy was the only teacher who was able to teach me the notes without boring me half to death; she would show me flashcards, make me state the note, and play the note, ingraining that note in my hand, and my mind. She would give me breaks by allowing me to play freely, and express myself through music. We would practice notecards, as well as compositions, but not once, ever, did she not give me an opportunity to play, as I liked. By the age of thirteen, having begun my lessons at the age of eight, I had finished my first original composition on the piano, called March Rhapsody, while also making a remix of Ode to Joy which I called Ode to Jazz. I now have entered a music school called Scratch Academy where I am taking the skills that Dr. Foy helped me get in touch with on the piano, and using them to create new modern music in the schools Production center. I have also been accepted to Drexel University in Philadelphia for their Music Industry Program, and am working on building a career for myself in the industry. I must say that without having had such a fun and composed teacher, so willing to let me experiment with different genres and styles of music, and so willing to let me find my own style of music, I would not be on this pathway towards success. Dr. Foy has opened up a whole new world for me, and it is filled with beautiful . . . beautiful, sound. I hope that this was informative as to what Dr. Janice Foy is capable of, because she is truly capable of achieving anything and everything she sets her mind to, which goes ditto for her students! Sincerely, Samuel David-Young Perlow

Lynne M.

Sep 16, 2014

My daughter takes piano lessons from Dr. Janice and we feel very fortunate to have found her. She is very patient, understanding and teaches at a pace my daughter is comfortable with. She is always very encouraging and full of praise which means so much to my daughter. She is the first teacher that we have found that my daughter really enjoys taking lessons from. I really enjoy hearing the progress each week and seeing the smile on my daughter's face when she finishes her lesson with Dr. Janice.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Since I work with Union musicians, we follow Local 47 Union rates. The scales are too long to list, but the more details I know such as time of day, number of hours, and the location of the event, for example, the easier it will be for me to figure the cost of hiring the musicians. I do a detailed contract for the client so that the event will be a huge success with regards to the musicians that are to be hired for their special occasion. For lessons, I charge an additional $15 if I have to travel to the student, outside of the San Fernando Valley to cover gas, to and from the venue.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Regarding events: I have the customer tell me in detail what type of event they want to have and how the music will add to that event. I need to know the styles of music and if they have any special requests which usually can be fulfilled. Classical, ethnic, and popular, such as golden oldies, are usually the styles featured. Strings, piano, and any special added instruments the client needs, may be added, if I have access to that type of instrumentalist. Singers may also be added. If a band or jazz style is requested, then that may be possible, if not too large and if some strings can be added to that. I have a full contract put together for events, usually with Union fees, unless done in someone's home. Lessons: whatever fits the student level, I try to go with. I listed all the particulars regarding lessons.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I think that being in various places with friends and going to alumni events have helped to keep me up on what are the latest developments in the music field. Being a Local 47 Union member is a plus in that their Overture newspaper keeps their membership up on what is going on in the "music biz"! My ethnomusicology background and Ph.D. in that field have exposed me to all types of music from around the world. I am a professional 'cellist and pianist with a BM and MA in the music performing field. I have also coached movie stars such as Samuel L. Jackson for his role as a 'cello playing cop in "No Good Deed."