Our Mission at Evergreen Music School
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At Evergreen, we see music as something alive—something that’s meant to be played with, explored, and felt. But in so many places, music is still treated like a subject to be studied, graded, and tested—like math or grammar. While structure and skill-building matter, we believe music is, first and foremost, an art. And art needs room to breathe. It needs imagination, curiosity, and joy.
That’s why our program is thoughtfully designed to support what students need most at each stage of their development. From early musical discovery to advanced skill-building, we offer an environment where students can grow with confidence, connection, and purpose. No matter their age or experience level, every student follows a clear and engaging path that nurtures both technical growth and artistic expression—always with joy at the center. We believe that when students feel safe to try things, to make mistakes, and to explore without judgment, they grow in ways no piano exam or festival score could ever measure. We laugh a lot in our lessons. We celebrate tiny victories. We move at the pace of real learning—sometimes fast, sometimes slow, always forward. It’s not about perfect practice; it’s about joyful progress. In the end, our mission is simple: to help students fall in love with music in their own way. To build confidence not just in their playing, but in their voice and identity. Because music isn’t just something we teach. It’s something we share. And at Evergreen, we’re here for every step of that journey. Niki Weidner, M.Ed., BCCS Owner & Founder of Evergreen Music School, LLC |
Meet Your Guides
Miss NikiMiss Niki started her formal music journey when she was 6 on piano, later switched to guitar and choir, then to trombone and choral conducting in high school. She is a homeschool graduate, a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University with a psychology and music degree (BS) and Liberty University with an education degree (MEd), and holds a Board-Certified Cognitive Specialist (BCCS) credential for neurodivergent students. Miss Niki has 10 years of piano teaching experience and is the founder and owner of Evergreen.
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JaredJared has been playing the piano for more than 45 years and joined Evergreen in spring 2025. He began lessons at age 5 and continued on to earn a BM in church music (piano primary) at Cincinnati Christian University. He has worked full time in church music for nearly 30 years, riding the wave of transition from traditional to contemporary. Jared can trace a direct line of musical lineage/teachers back to Boulanger, Faure and Saint Saëns, and he has worked with Emmy winners, Tony winners, and Grammy winners.
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Miss EllaMiss Ella is a 2025 homeschool graduate and was recently a dual enrolled student at God's Bible School & College. She joined Evergreen as a teacher in 2024. She loves music and has taken piano lessons with various teachers over the course of many years, but now she just plays for fun and enjoys teaching piano. In her spare time, Miss Ella volunteers on her church youth group's worship team, performs in musical theater with Inspiring Arts Productions, spends time with family and friends, enjoys finding old books, and loves being outdoors.
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