“When I first moved here I asked around for piano lesson teachers and her name popped right up as the go-to person,” said Deirdre Daw.
“She has taught over the years thousands of children, adults and seniors throughout Memphis and is a true Memphis music institution. “
Daw echoes what many others have noted, pointing out that Buford-Shaw, instills not only musical knowledge but a community-service attitude. She raises money through concerts for St. Jude, MADD, the Food Bank, the Alzheimers Center and many others.
“She teaches the whole person through her example of dedication to those in need and (through) her integrity,” said Daw. “Though my daughter has stopped taking lessons, we love her and keep in touch. We have been helping her move her music studio from downtown and hanging her beloved students’ photos from floor to ceiling back the way she had it before.”
The student images will share space – just as they did Downtown – with numerous plaques of gratitude from the City of Memphis, the State of Tennessee and various other civic institutions.
NOTE: On June 18th, a group of Buford-Shaw’s students will perform at Amro music at 6 p.m. to gather donations for the Alzheimer’s Day Services Center.
