Playing Piano Since 1968​
Elementary Teacher Since 1982​
Raised four children of my own, too!

What People are Saying About Me:
"Wendy Thornton has been teaching my six year old introductory piano...We are so happy to have found her. Taylor, who is in the first grade, is always so excited to go to a lesson that she can barely sit still on the piano bench. Wendi's patience and encouragement is overwhelming. She incorporates learning with fun activities. When Taylor strays from listening and plays something on her own, Wendi doesn't stifle her creativity but uses whatever she has done as a way of learning something new about the piano. I would recommend her to any young student wanting to learn about music and the piano." D.V., Bend​

"Wendy is an awesome piano teacher that really engages our daughter Jessica. She makes learning fun and challenging. Without that, I'm afraid that Jessica would lose interest. We love the fact that through working with Wendy, Jessica continues to enjoy music and the entire learning process while progressing at her own pace."
D. Arnold, Bend

-"Mrs. Thornton I've had a great time with you." "I think you're a great teacher!" I./T.G., Bend​


TIRED OF PACKING UP TO GO TO A LESSON? Or are you just too tired after work to add one more thing? I can come to your home to give private lessons, too. I charge $30/half hour lesson, plus $1/mile for gas.
This is me with my 6yo student, Taylor. She comes to my home and takes a half hour lesson. Her mother's testimonial is the first one on my website. Private lessons in my home are $25/half hour and you can sit and watch and listen, too!
Mrs. T.'s Piano Lessons
541-639-8137 mrstzpianontutoring@mail.com
Private Lessons in my SW Bend home, or I can come to yours!
Website still a 'work in progress', like me, lol!
This is a pic of me and Taylor, my 7yo student. Her mom's testimony of me is the first one; 'What people are saying about me" I give private lessons in my home for $25/hr. You can sit and watch, listen, take a nap in our comfy chairs, and bring a friend. Call me or email me today: 541-639-8137 mrstzpianontutoring@mail.com
I use the John Thompson Modern Course for the Piano books for most of my students. They are still the best and I used them for 9 years!
This is a teddy bear I made for Jessica for her birthday. I hand-stitch these bears with a lot of love! I can also make an outfit to go with it. I have not charged my clients for bears, but they always offer to pay me. For me, it is therapy because I miss having young children and I love making things. Making teddy bears is my second business. Bears cost $40 and clothing starts at $15. Call or email for a customized order; 541-639-8137 mrstzpianontutoring@mail.com
TIRED OF DRIVING YOUR KIDS EVERYWHERE? I can come to your home! I give private lessons for $30/half hour, plus $1/mile {subject to increase with gas prices.} This pic is at Violet's home near Tumalo. Currently she is taking one-hour lessons from me and loving them!