Foothill Piano Studio

Fun and inspiring piano lessons in your home!When I was old enough to stand and reach the piano keys, I began to create simple melodies.. By age 5, I had taught myself to play by ear.” I began taking lessons at age 6 with a USC graduate and continued with the same teacher until I graduated from High School. At the same time, I joined my first choir at age 8 and haven’t stopped singing or playing since! My piano teacher was a mentor who instilled confidence in me and stood behind me as a constant source of creativity, encouragement and inspiration.. Now I am walking her capable footsteps and utilizing her time tested methods combined with a new, cutting-edge methods of my own. At USC I studied choral conducting, continued to study piano and also began pipe organ lessons. During college I began conducting a children’s choir at a private school and also directed handbell choirs. I was later hired by this private school and church as their Music Director just prior to graduation. Over the past 30 years I have taught private piano and voice students, directed church and handbell choirs, accompanied professional singers, trained novice singers and served as a church organist. I have also participated in community chorales and directed Broadway musical reviews. I formed a young adult Choir and took them on multiple tours throughout the southwest. I taught students to sing who previously struggled to match notes. Personally, I believe that anyone can learn to sing with the right training. I refuse to believe that anyone is “tone deaf”. That word is not in my vocabulary!I am currently the Choir Director and Organist at St. John's Church in Los Angeles.Although I am a classically trained musician I love exploring other genres. I will encourage you, as my student, to play and/or sing a variety of music. I can assist you to learn pop, new age and jazz as well as classical and sacred music.. My musical passion has taken many forms. I believe my students find it infectious. In turn, I am fueled by your enthusiasm and accomplishments. Your success and satisfaction is my ultimate goal. Learning to be a musical performer is a journey of joy which will enhance your life in ways you cannot imagine. I am thrilled to help you discover this…. so let’s get started!As we begin our lessons, I will sit down with you to discuss your personal goals. Then we’ll create a plan to execute together in order to reach those goals. My teaching philosophy encompasses a broad spectrum approach to inure that my students have a well-rounded musical education. Each lesson covers basic music skills, sight-reading, dexterity, dynamic interpretation, articulation, practice techniques, expression, music theory and music history as well... I firmly believe in utilizing metrics to set goals and track progress. Rewards follow in a variety of forms. The greatest reward, however, is when you, or your child, are able to perform with confidence and enjoy your own achievements.I am a member of the Music Teacher's Association of California and I prepare my students for annual State evaluations. This process increases progress and assists students to strive for excellence.