About

I have been playing the piano,  teaching early childhood music, and singing for over 35 years, both professionally and as a volunteer.  I have continued my professional development with multiple years of Suzuki training in both piano and  early childhood education.  My years as a Suzuki violin parent and as administrator of a Suzuki schoo

I have been playing the piano,  teaching early childhood music, and singing for over 35 years, both professionally and as a volunteer.  I have continued my professional development with multiple years of Suzuki training in both piano and  early childhood education.  My years as a Suzuki violin parent and as administrator of a Suzuki school give me a firm grip on all sides of the Suzuki experience, allowing me to guide families down the most successful path to the best possible outcome.

I love music because there's something in it for everyone; whether you sing, play, compose, or conduct. This is what gets me out of bed in the morning! Additionally, along with world-renowned cellist, Pablo Casals, I am a strong believer that music can save the world. It will happen when we start nurturing our families - training parents 

I love music because there's something in it for everyone; whether you sing, play, compose, or conduct. This is what gets me out of bed in the morning! Additionally, along with world-renowned cellist, Pablo Casals, I am a strong believer that music can save the world. It will happen when we start nurturing our families - training parents to observe and understand their children's behaviors; and fostering a love of learning in our children - teaching them to value process over product: showing them that the reward for studying anything is the self-confidence and pride in mastery.

I offer weekly private piano lessons for children and adults, as well as voice lessons for both.  Our focus in the beginning will be on form and technique, using a time-tested format and readily available repertoire.  If you're unsure about which level is appropriate for you or your child, I offer placement assessments that are too much f

I offer weekly private piano lessons for children and adults, as well as voice lessons for both.  Our focus in the beginning will be on form and technique, using a time-tested format and readily available repertoire.  If you're unsure about which level is appropriate for you or your child, I offer placement assessments that are too much fun to ever feel like an exam, so don't be afraid to give it a try.