Happy Harmonies

Has been teaching and performing in the Tampa Bay area for over 16 years. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a concentration in voice and theater from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro College of Visual and Performing Arts, where she attended and assisted in numerous recitals, operas, jazz concerts, master classes, contests, musicals and contemporary theater. She studied piano with Dr. Paul Steward, the chair of the piano department. She was a member of Mu Phi Epsilon a community service organization for music majors and was a music camp counselor. She has performed in Operas such as Tosca and Carmen. Other performance credits include, Camelot, Phantom, Kiss Me Kate, Hair and The Who’s Tommy. She completed music education classes and workshops such as instrumental methods and vocal pedagogy, a masters course for teachers of singing. She also conducted a respected music and movement program for young children. She currently teaches and enjoys singing and playing a variety of musical styles from rock, blues jazz, folk and musical theater, to classical art songs and opera. She also enjoys sharing her knowledge in acting and theater. She has strong experience working with students of all ages, backgrounds and learning styles and has supported her students in numerous recitals and performances throughout the years. Most recently she has been focused on original song writing, and playing the guitar. As an instructor, her philosophy is to discover one’s unique natural singing and playing style, and to find one’s creative passion. She believes piano/keyboarding and or voice or music lessons on any instrument in general, help individuals of any age and background improve their confidence, cognitive; memory communication skills and creative abilities, allowing a better quality of life. Lessons will include “building a strong foundation for any style of music.” She believes although it is important to learn fundamentals such as reading and writing music, music should always be fun and enjoyable. Music is about finding and keeping passion in your heart and soul and tapping into one’s creative potential “Where words fail music speaks”---Hans Christian Anderson