Introduction: My students love their lessons! With a balance of creative study and personal connection, my goal as a teacher is to help students develop a lifelong love for playing the piano. My teaching style is enthusiastic and positive, goal oriented and person-centered.
I hold BA in Music from Western Washington University and am affiliated with the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) and the Music Teachers Association of California (MTAC) . I teach students ages 5 and up (9 and up for online lessons) and look forward to answering any questions you have about lessons.
I teach on a new Schimmel grand piano. It has the most beautiful tone and touch! While it isn't expected that students have a grand piano at home (though if they do, that's wonderful!), students at my studio benefit by getting the chance to play on a high-end grand piano each week.
My online students enjoy the benefits of lessons in their home, and my set-up for online teaching uses pro-quality gear and the fastest internet speed you can get in CA. My online students report that they forget that we aren't in the same room together!
I truly enjoy teaching piano. Getting to spend time with other musical people, watching students grow and learn to love piano motivates and inspires my teaching every day!