I teach in my home studio as well as online. Lessons are 30 minutes for the very young and 45 minutes, 60 or 75 minutes for older students. Twice a week lessons are an option for the youngest. In my studio, students learn on a Steinway Model L grand as well as a Boston grand. I strive to convey my own joy in music making to each of my students. I meet each individual where they are in development and work with it. No two kids are alike and I simply love working with all different abilities. My studio filled with laughter and hard work. Yes, those two things go together very well!
Every student participates in whatever event is best suited for them. Student Evaluations, NJMTA events, Monster Concerts and a variety of recitals. And yes, of course, RCM examinations. I am proud of my students who are in Show Choir, chorus, band and jazz band and of those who accompany the school musicals and chorus on piano. The more music activities the better! We are always celebrating something. And for my students with learning disabilities or on the spectrum, every tiny success is a major success. I welcome to my studio anyone who wants to learn, any age.
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
Specialist designation
- Piano - Advanced
- Piano - Elementary
- Piano - Intermediate
- Theory - Elementary
- Theory - Intermediate
Credentials
- 2024 - Certificate - The Gorin Institute
- 2023 - Certificate - The Gorin Institute
- 2008 - Master Certificate - Berklee College of Music
- 1982 - 12 Graduate Credits - Westminster Choir College
- 1974 - Bachelor's - Montclair State University
Professional development
- Basic Ear Training 1 - - 2007
- Harmonic Ear Training - - 2008
- Harmony 2 - - 2007
- Harmony l - - 2007
- Master Certificate - - 2008
- Music Notation Using Finale - - 2008
- Music Theory 101 - - 2006
- Music Theory 201 - - 2006
- Theory, Harmony & Ear Training - - 2008
School Associations
- Music Teachers National Association - National
- New Jersey Music Teachers Association - Provincial / State