Welcome! My teaching focuses on my student's strengths and reasons for learning. I ensure that students are taught from a personalized curriculum that brings them closer to their goals while emphasizing the music fundamentals that will prepare and enrich them for life. I am passionate about piano and music theory.

I started playing bass when I was 11 years old, was in several rock bands through junior high and high school, played bass in the University of Arizona, Arizona jazz band, toured Japan with the UNLV jazz band, have done extensive studio recording with various Christian rock bands, and played bass for years at my church. I picked up rhythm acoustic guitar in my early 20s and lead worship at my churches for years on acoustic guitar. I have a good solid understanding of music theory, how to play by ear, how to read, etc. I’m the perfect teacher for somebody who’s picking up bass or acoustic guitar for the first time, and wants to learn solid, fo

I am a former Band and Orchestra teacher who now teaches piano, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and saxophone out of my home. Currently, I am a Board Member with the Las Vegas Music Teachers Association. I am a member of MTNA and NAfME. My students participate in competitions, Solo and Ensemble Festival, Honors; Band, Junior Festival, recitals, MTNA National Musicianship exam as well as many other opportunities. I teach to your expectations. Do you want to brush up on your skills? Will this be a new experience? Do you have competition in your blood? I will teach to your needs. Career Milestones Private Music Teacher 25+ years Piano Tea...

I love seeing the excitement that students get out of making music. In fact, that is my goal: teaching students to make music, not just play the piano. Having said that, I do believe in a comprehensive approach to lessons which includes theory, technique, sight reading and musicianship. I have a BM degree in piano performance from the University of Redlands and a MM in piano performance from Cal State Fullerton, as well as over 25 years of experience in teaching, accompanying and work as a church musician....