Introduction to the Piano - for KIDS!

I have been playing the piano since I was six years old. I started teaching when I was fifteen. So I've taught hundreds of people to play the piano. I call them my piano family. 🥰🎹

I got my Bachelor of Music at the University of Maryland under the tutelage of Nelita True, which truly altered my life.

I got my Masters of Music in piano performance at the University of Colorado in Boulder where I studied with Larry Graham. Another extraordinary gift.

Finally I got my DMA in Performance Practice at Stanford University.

While I was at Stanford, I was asked to teach a Music Theory class. I begged them not to make me teach it as I am a PIANIST, not a music theory teacher, AND I was going to have to teach brilliant Stanford undergrads. 🤯 They ignored my pleas. 🙃 

I had always felt that theory classes were quite boring so I made it my mission to make the class am absolute pleasure. I wanted the students to LOVE music theory. Guess what? It worked! 

I ended up winning the Centennial Teaching Award, given to only one TA in the whole Humanities Department. This award is decided upon by voting from both the faculty and the students. I was over the moon! 

I also played violin - in orchestra and chamber ensembles - until 18 years of age.Even sat first chair my senior year of high school. ☺️

I know basic guitar and a bit of flute.

I have accompanied dance classes and choirs and individuals - mostly string players and singers, for forever. 😊

I feel so fortunate to have spent my life in the musical world.

And I am so grateful that I can now teach with a lifetime of experience under my belt. Great for me, great for my students. 😊

I can't wait to guide you on your musical journey!