After teaching for almost twenty years, my goals are 1) to  instill in students an enjoyment of piano, playing for both their own hobby and for others, and 2) to lay a solid foundation of musical knowledge. We work hard on learning all there is to interpreting music on the page, developing good technique, understanding and using music theory, and translating all of it into a beautiful experience for the audience.

I am very aware of the side benefits of learning a musical instrument and try to reinforce those each week: learning organization skills, developing personal pride in a job well done, sharing a beautiful performance with other people, learning how to work towards and accomplish a goal, and developing the ability to interpret notes on a page while adding layers of emotion to the music while coordinating hand and foot movements in two different directions (playing the pedal) at the same time.

Activites include:

• sight reading

• classical, pop, and jazz tunes, and music to follow the seasons

• music theory and ear training

• technique work

• music appreciation & history

• Christmas party and spring recital 

• two group lessons each year for the entire studio to explore music history, theory games, and additional performance opportunities

• National Piano Guild auditions for students with 2+ years experience

• MMTA programs, as applicable

• beginning composing