I come from a deeply rooted musical background, with both of my parents working as professional musicians. My family owned several music stores during my childhood, allowing me to learn a wide variety of instruments. I hold degrees in both Music and Business. While piano is my primary instrument, I also developed proficiency in string instruments during and after college.
I have been a resident of Coral Springs, Florida, for over 26 years, during which I have established strong relationships with local public schools, colleges, and their music departments. Since 2013, I have been teaching full-time, working with students from Naples to Miami and north through West Palm Beach. I am currently establishing a nonprofit Community Orchestra and Band program that will offer free participation to all residents.
I have extensive experience teaching students with special needs and take great pride in the progress and joy these learners experience through music.
I am a Gold Medalist Teacher with the Royal Conservatory of Music and have had students earn awards every year for the past 13 years.
With over 35 years of teaching experience, I am an active member of the Music Teachers National Association, the Florida Music Teachers Association, the Broward County Music Teachers Association, and the American String Teachers Association.
Instrument / Discipline
- Piano
- Viola
- Violin
- Violoncello
- Guitar
- Accordion
- Theory
- Clarinet
- History
- Harmony
- Analysis
- Rudiments
- Saxophone
- Organ
- French Horn
- Early Music Childhood Education
- Counterpoint
- Conducting
- Composition
- Percussion
Specialized in
- Youth (7-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Young Children (under 7)
- Beginner/Elementary
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Teaches At
- Music school
- Online
- Teacher's home
- Teacher's studio
Credentials
- 1993 - BA in Business - University of Phoenix
- 1990 - Masters of Arts - University of Arizona
- 1978 - BA Music Education - Ohio Northern University
Professional development
- Conductors Master Class - 2022
- Member - 1998
- Member - 2002
- Member - 2003
- Member - 2014
- Stringbabies - 2013
School Associations
- American String Teachers Association - National
- Florida Music Teachers Association - Provincial / State
- Music Teachers National Association - National