Community of Young artists
“Any student who has the opportunity to learn from him is truly fortunate!”
Teaching Experience
A passionate music educator, Mr. Yoakem has taught as piano teacher with affiliations spanning Belmont University (TN), Cary School of Music (NC), Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum (NC), Chevy Chase Music (D.C. & MD), East Carolina University (NC), and Montgomery Bell Academy for Boys (TN). Yoakem currently serves as Class Piano Instructor at the University of Maryland, where he also teaches music minor students in the piano division and elective piano lessons for outside majors.
He currently teaches in-home lessons (NW DC, Maryland), Zoom lessons, and masterclasses in-person or online.
Ely COhen, Piano Elective Lessons (UMD)
“Jared brings a warm and thoughtful perspective to every lesson. He is insightful and a pleasure to learn from.”
Ely studied from 2024 to 2025. Recording from June 2025 at University of Maryland.
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Piano Sonata No. 9 in E Major Op. 14/1 — I. Allegro
Barnard Family Testimony
(Charlotte, NC - Zoom Studio ‘23 - ‘26)
“Over the years, our family has had the privilege of working with many educators, coaches, and mentors. Few, however, have made as profound and lasting an impact on our children as our sons’ piano teacher. As a parent of four boys who have all studied under Jared’s instruction, I can say with complete confidence that he is the most dedicated, knowledgable, and selfless teacher we have ever encountered.
He holds his students to a high standard, encouraging discipline, precision, and artistry. Beyond technique and performance, he teaches something even more valuable: how to work hard, how to persevere through challenges, and how to take pride in meaningful progress. He fosters resilience in a way that extends well beyond the piano bench. These are lessons our children will carry with them the rest of their lives.”
