Taylor lessons to meet the goals of the student. Accept all ages and backgrounds. I have a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from UMKC Conservatory and 30+ years of experience.

I feel I'm good at working with an individual's strengths and weaknesses to bring out their personal best. I strive for optimal technical training, balanced with the recognition that violin playing should also be rewarding & fun musically. I've taught in the KC area since 1978. My undergrad degree is MusEd. I have a MMus and DMA coursework in violin performance. Viola students accepted as well. Every student is unique!

The Young Artists Music Academy is dedicated to teaching music and the other arts to children, young people, adults and advanced professionals. Founded by international concert artist and Van Cliburn Competition Gold medalist Stanislav Ioudenitch and concert pianist Tatiana Ioudenitch. the Academy draws its faculty from professional artist-teachers who represent a wide variety of musical and artistic traditions from around the world. The Academy’s emphasis is to train students to perform and create, and at the same time to foster an understanding of artworks within a broader context of history, culture and tradition. The Young Artists Music A...