FAQs
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
You never stop learning as a musician. I attend workshops and learn from other master teachers. I also try to keep writing music and have recently joined The Idaho Songwriters Association. By playing with other musicians in bands, I learn something from working with the other musicians, and from the music itself. Every composer has left a blueprint and their own unique hand print is in every piece. There is so much to learn daily, and all of this is passed on with gratitude to our students. I will never stop learning in this profession.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
From a young age I knew I would teach and perform music. It's just a knowing I always had. It just has always made sense to me.
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Decide what you want to achieve with your music and state these goals clearly with your instructor. A quality instructor will help you make a game plan. It is your instructors job to customize the lessons to make sense for your musical journey. But, also realize that your instructor is simply an instructor aiding you in developing your skills. They aren't a talent agent, everyone's life story is different. Your instructor is simply helping you get the skills necessary for the journey and often things need to be tweaked along the way. Communicate with your instructor when things are working well and when you are struggling or feeling frustrated. Your instructor is a coach and really wants you to be successful, but you have to let them know if you are experiencing any roadblocks in your learning or musical goals.