Since giving my first lesson in 1999, I have worked with more than two thousand students in private studios, college classrooms, and community programs. In that time, I have consistently observed that every student comes to each learning experience with a set of skills ready to harness for further growth, whether performing lightning-speed musical flourishes or recognizing a song they’ve heard previously. My approach individualizes students' backgrounds and goals, expanding abilities and adding new skills in service of creative decision-making. Education: PhD in Musicology, Texas Tech University Graduate Certificate in Historical Performance,

Elite Musique is a classical music education company that provides students with opportunities to help showcase them when the college application process begins. All students are classically trained, but choose which genres of music to focus on. All of our teachers are college educated and are not only masters of music, but masters of education as well. Our teachers and students are encouraged to think outside of the box. Their goal is to create their own unique musical signature....

A music program that we'll design together for your better learning experience, according to how and what you want to learn.

As an art teacher, I use what students already know to help inspire confidence and fun, using th basic shapes, alphabet, and numbers to help bridge concepts to skills. I have taught art parties as well. I love working with both adults and children. As a professional academic tutor, I have worked with students K-7th grade on achieving thier academic goals. I work part time as a Sub teacher for SD Unified. I also work as a sub for local English as a Second Language (ESL) schools in SD. I am great with students who have mild learning disabilities or are speaking another language at home. I love seeing my students get a sense of accomplishment as...

I performed my first time on stage at 9 years old, and knew right then it was what I wanted to do. After decades of experience, I have learned the keys to blending my talents with any situation. And I can teach you. Whether your goal is to play in front of large audiences, or playing for friends and family, I can teach you the skills required to attain your goals.