I offer a coordinated approach to piano instruction for beginning and intermediate students as well as systematic professional training for advanced students and adults. My teaching practice is based on a synthesis of Russian and American methods of piano schools.

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 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...

NOT ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS AT THIS TIME. THANK YOU! Everyone has had music touch them somewhere deep in their soul.It's so much better when you feel that and it's you making the music! I really enjoy helping people find that in themselves, so I take on a student now and again and help them find that in themselves. Brand new musicians with zero skills yet bennifit greatly if this is understood and the goal from the very first song learned!! If students wish to they are welcome to join me (and be paid) in live performances. Being paid for your craft is a part of the learning process. Artists who invest themselves in their music & love what the...