I have taught for over 20 years in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. My students consistently perform at the highest level in RCM Exams at all levels, as well as local contests and festivals. I place an emphasis on technique and artistry in playing and performing.
Specialized in
- Youth (7-17)
- Young Children (under 7)
- Beginner/Elementary
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Teaches At
- Music school
- Teacher's studio
Specialist designation
- Piano - Elementary
- Piano - Intermediate
Credentials
- 2003 - Bachelor of Arts in Music - Tarleton State University
Professional development
- Comoser Master Class with David Karp - My students performed pieces by David Karp and he worked in a master class with each student. - 2018
- Composer Master Class with Mike Springer - My students performed pieces by Mike Springer and he worked in a master class with each student. - 2019
- Composer Master Class with Mona Rejino - My students performed pieces by Mona Rejino and she worked in a master class with each student. - 2020
- Composer Master Class with Timothy Brown - My students performed pieces by Timothy Brown and he worked in a master class with each student. - 2017
- How to Reach Every Level Student - Dr. Cathy Lysinger presented on how to reach every level of student in our studios through good practice techniques, setting goals and lesson planning. - 2016
- How to Use Meditation, Visualization to Enhance Performing - 4 hour course on techniques to visualize, use thoughtful processes to overcome anxiety in performing and lessons. - 2018
- Teaching in the 21st Century - Helping teachers to evolve their studio using the technology and social media tools that are available today - 2019
- Teaching Students with ADHD - Session helped to understand how students with ADHD understand and learn so that we can better reach them as teachers. - 2019
School Associations
- Music Teachers National Association - National
- Texas Music Teachers Association - Provincial / State
- The Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy - National