teaching piano for over 20 years

In her classroom at Statesville Montessori School.

Anna Garrelts

is a classically-trained pianist with a diverse musical background having studied music history, music theory, piano performance, vocal music and appreciation.

Anna has always had a gift for music and decided to pursue her lifelong dream by majoring in Music Theory and Performance in her native Armenia where she earned her bachelor’s degree. After graduation, she began teaching private lessons.

She moved to America and settled in Statesville in 2002, where she continued giving lessons and inspiring her students. Since 2010, she has been teaching music and band to students from preschool through the 8th grade at Statesville Montessori School.

She offers lessons for musicians of all ages and skill levels.

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testimonials

“I taught piano lessons privately for 14 years and have been a music teacher in public schools for 18 years.  But when my daughter turned six, I wanted someone else to teach her piano lessons, hoping that she would work harder for someone outside of our home.  I knew enough about teaching music to know exactly what I was hoping for her to accomplish.  As soon as she began taking lessons with Ms. Anna, I knew we were with the right person!  My daughter loves piano lessons and greatly enjoys her time with Anna.  She can now read music very fluently and has even received some ear training, all with excellent technique and attention to detail.  I could not be any happier with the piano education that my daughter receives each week and I highly recommend Anna Garrelts every chance I get!” 

~ K. Hogan

My daughter has been taking piano lessons from Mrs. Anna for 6 years now. She started when she was 5 in Kindergarten. We are so happy with where Josie is musically. She can read music fluently. Mrs Anna encourages Josie to push herself at times and is always available for coaching or guidance. If we have questions, we can reach out and she is always willing to help Josie understand. We highly recommend Mrs Anna for music!

~ S. Shoemaker


Our son has been taking lessons from Anna for over 5 years now, and he has progressed so much since he first began. He looks forward to his lessons, and, thanks to Anna’s encouragement and her engaging song selections, he even enjoys practicing. The end-of-year recital that Anna puts on for her students is always a treat and is something that both he and our family look forward to. Anna is patient and professional as well as a lovely person and a wonderful teacher. 

~ A. Johnson