Welcome to Goo's Violin/Viola Studio in Upper Arlington, OH! As a dedicated solo instructor, I specialize in personalized Piano, Violin, and Music Theory lessons tailored to each student's unique needs and aspirations. My approach emphasizes building a strong musical foundation while nurturing creativity and passion. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, I am here to guide you on your musical journey with expertise and enthusiasm. Join me in creating beautiful music and achieving your goals.

Now providing live online lessons through Zoom. I have been absorbing, performing, transforming and of course teaching tradional American music forms for most of my life. My private lesson teaching has been contiuous for over 20 years now. Integrated with the traditional styles is a foundation in music theory, the key to the kingdom for ear playing and composition.

Music Makers Piano Studio provides piano lessons that foster a love of music, helping each student develop to their fullest potential and achieve their personal music goals. Private piano lessons are offered to students of all ages. These lessons are tailored to each student’s age and level of experience. All students will be taught the principles of musicianship, music theory, ear training, music history, and performance skills.

I am a classically trained Opera singer. I have been teaching for 20 years. My students have come from all backgrounds of musical genres and all ages. My specialty is helping students develop good singing habits and become comfortable performing in the style they prefer. I encourage the student to bring in their choice of music as well as offering music in which I am familiar to teach them proper technique but not force them into a certain singing style. I love to help my students learn how to use their voices and develop confidence in singing what makes them happy....

Learning to play an instrument involves practicing. Wow, what a stupid sounding statement. Practicing is only marginally profitable unless you know “how” to practice. I could tell you right here, in a few words, how to practice and you might say, “ Well, of course, anyone would know that.” The problem is, knowing and doing it two different things. I like to ask a new player, “What are you hoping to song or melody are you hoping to learn to play?” For me, this way of learning an instrument is a lot more fun than playing scales and arpeggios for years, in hopes to someday being able I to play some of the stuff really want. If this sounds