Ten year old accordion student Isabella Pizzarelli recently went into a busy area in St. Petersburg, Florida with her 25 year old sister who put a sign in her case “College Fund”. Isabella played for people walking by. In a short time, Isabella earned $262.00. One man had no money but sent her an electronic payment because he enjoyed it so much! Isabella is a lead player in her teacher, Eileen Mattioli’s, accordion band of all ages. Isabella plays piano also but loves the accordion more. Eileen said, “I am very proud of her”.

Isabella has been taking lessons since she was 5 yrs. old in both piano and accordion. Eileen shares, “She is an excellent student and has never missed a lesson. She takes her accordion everywhere and even has played for a wedding when the musician didn’t show up . She is a lead player in our small band. She has won first place in many of our studio contests.

As for me I have been teaching piano and accordion 65 plus years. I have many past students who are very successful in the musical world. One accordionist Sean Koos went with Jone Jett and has now left to go on his own in Vegas. I received the USF Alumni award in 2008 and the Steinway Teacher Award in 2016. For over thirty years my teachers and I had music festivals all over the state. I had a large private studio with 20 teachers in all instruments until 2014 when I sold it and now teach on my own online since the beginning of the pandemic – all over the world.”

We wish Isabella continuing success with her musical studies and encourage her to perform for everyone!

For further information:
Eileen Mattioli
info@mattiolimusic.org

Photo of Isabella and her teacher, Eileen Mattioli