I have enjoyed guiding children and adults in private, and classroom, sessions for many years. I strongly believe that everyone needs the experience of making music in their life and that is why I find it important to share my knowledge and skills with others. In addition to traditional education, I have also enjoyed taking part in various workshops including; the folk music workshops at the Swannanoa Gatherings in North Carolina, the jazz workshops with Jamey Aebersold, and traditional music workshops at the South Sligo School in Tubbercurry. I am currently teaching through online platforms to students within the U.S. and in person to those locally in Charleston SC. Whether you are a beginner, a professional looking for coaching, or someone returning to music in later life, I look forward to meeting you and working with you toward your music goals.
Instrument / Discipline
- Piano
- Voice
- Rudiments
- Theory
- Guitar
- Composition
Specialized in
- Youth (7-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Beginner/Elementary
- Intermediate
Teaches At
- Online
- Teacher's home
- Teacher's studio
Credentials
- 1994 - Master of Arts - College Conservatory of Music University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Ohio
- 1986 - Certificate in Opera - American Institute of Musical Studies, Graz Austria
- 1983 - Bachelor of Arts - Wayne State University, Detroit Michigan
Professional development
- Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshop - Applied Jazz Piano/Jazz Arranging - 1999
- MTNA 2020 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE - Teaching Demonstrations/Other Online Classes - 2020
- Swannanoa Gathering, Asheville NC - Old Time Music & Lap Dulcimer Studies - 1995
- The South Sligo School of Irish Music, Tubbercurry Ireland - Traditional Performance - 1996
- University of North Texas Jazz Vocal Workshop - Vocal Performance and Arranging for Ensemble Voices - 1998
School Associations
- American College of Musicians - National
- Music Teachers National Association - National