Introduction: I am pursuing a music education degree from Wright State University School of Music. I currently am the director of percussion at Troy Christian Schools and am on staff at Miami East High School and the Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center in Dayton. I am a member of the Wright State University Percussion Studio and Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Collegiate Chorale. I graduated from Centerville High School in 2008 and was a member of the Centerville World Drumline, Centerville Jazz Band, and Forte vocal ensemble.
I specialize in lessons for drum set, rudimental/marching percussion, and mallet percussion. I am available for ensemble instruction as well.
My teaching experience includes the following:
- Private Lessons, 2009-Current
- Miami East High School, Percussion Instructor, Casstown Ohio 2015-Current
- Troy Christian Schools, Director of Percussion, Troy Ohio 2014-Current
- OMEA District 12 High School Honor Band, Percussion Instructor, Centerville Ohio, 2015-2016
- Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Center, Percussion Instructor, Dayton Ohio 2014-Current
- Russia Local School, Percussion Instructor, Russia Ohio 2014
- Greenview High School, Percussion Instructor, Jamestown Ohio 2011
- Revelation Independent, Percussion Instructor, Mt. Gilead Ohio 2010
- Mt. Gilead High School, Percussion Instructor, Mt. Gilead Ohio 2009, 2010
- Hilliard Bradley High School, Percussion Instructor, Hilliard Ohio 2009
It is a heartfelt passion to take part in students' learning. I never go to "work". I teach. It is a blessing to share my musical passion with others of all ages and backgrounds. Music opens doors for people they did not know were there. Music utilizes both sides of the brain, forces it's partakers to take risks and meet challenges, increases personal sensitivity, opens your ears and mind, and invites students to find and nurture an ability that will last their lifetime.
