Mrs. Breth was unboundedly creative in thinking of ways to practice our piano repertoire. Aside from her own exercises, she always encouraged us to come up with our own methods to help us practice and drill problem spots. From Mrs. Breth’s approach to practicing, I became a better and more creative problem solver in my musical and non-musical work, and I continue to use her strategies working with a new generation of musicians.

She has taught me more than just how to practice my technique or how to prepare for a performance. She has showed me what music means in my life, not as an extracurricular or an obligation, but as a lasting influence on who I am today.