
About
I'm an award-winning, certified piano teacher (Texas Music Teachers Assn. and Music Teachers National Assn.). I've taught private piano lessons for 35 years+ at all levels, including collegiate. My students have received top honors in competitions around the country with several holding academic positions in music. I'm also a published composer of educational piano music and a specialist in training piano teachers worldwide. Whether you aspire to classical-level performance or just want to learn to play varied styles with ease and facility, I can help you reach your goals.
Seeing my students reach incredible musical achievements beyond what they thought they could ever attain. Many of my students, no matter the age, develop a fluency in playing piano pieces with a solid awareness of musicality and confidence in what they are expressing. The fact that they feel so much joy and satisfaction in their progress brings great enjoyment to me!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I prefer that we meet first for a personal interview in my studio so you can get to know me and my curriculum.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a former professor of piano with a specialty in piano literature and pedagogy (art of teaching piano). I taught at the University of Wisconsin- Madison and at the University of Texas at San Antonio. I currently train piano teachers worldwide through my online academy.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Students, ages 4 - 6: 30 minute lesson weekly Students, ages 7 through 12: 45 minute lesson weekly Students, ages 13 - 18: 60 minute lesson weekly Adults: 45 min. or hour lesson weekly or biweekly.
Lessons start at $40 per half-hour.
How did you get started teaching?
I knew I wanted to become a piano educator when I was in my teens and began eagerly pursuing my training then as a 16-year old intern for my piano teacher.
What types of students have you worked with?
Students of all ages and abilities! As young as 4 and as young as 84!
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
The creation of my online piano teacher training website at pianoteacheracademy.com and of course, all of my current piano students are ongoing projects I am very proud of.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Look for REAL credentials! A degree in piano performance or piano pedagogy and/or a nationally certified teacher of music through Music Teachers National Association (mtna.org).