I began teaching 40 years ago as a requirement of my study in Piano Performance at UCI. I have enjoyed every year of my life as a music instructor. I am a much better teacher today than I was when I began. The art of teaching never ends. Our students always have one more piece of the puzzle to fill in. I am a member of the Music Teachers Association of California as well as MTNA. I taught AP Music for the El Dorado Distrist for 3 years. I love seeing the young ones begin to develope their musicality. I love helping the intermediate student realize that persistence and determination always pay off. I love seeing the advanced students become w...

I teach all ages (in-person and video lessons available). Each student receives their own web site, complete with professionally made play-along files, theory, ear training and much more. Indoor (or virtual) Spring Recitals, and End of Summer outdoor concerts. Member of MTAC, allowing for preparation for Certficate of Merit participation. * Also piano tuning available at a discount for current students!

I love what I do! I take pride in engaging students and bringing out the best in them. That is unique for each individual. I help students learn how to interact with music while focusing on the part of music education that has been scientifically proven to be most beneficial! Relationships. The music education process is a journey. As a teacher, through that journey, I strive to build a student-teacher rapport that ensures trust and accountability. Over time, this is tremendously satisfying for both myself and my students, and it also ensures the sucess of a student. I also thoroughly enjoy the relationships that ensue with family. The you...