About
Hi, and welcome to my profile! I have a Bachelor’s degree in Music from Alverno College where I studied piano as my main instrument. After graduation, I became a nationally board certified music therapist. I also have a certificate from the Royal Conservatory of Music for teaching Elementary Piano. I teach children and adults beginning & intermediate piano. I also am qualified to teach the fundamentals of music theory. I look forward to working with you!
Highlights
Specialties
Musical styles
Years experience
Able to read music
Lesson length
Student's age
Reviews
Jen M.
conversing & sharing music with her. I highly recommend her!
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Typically, I use the Faber Piano Adventures series when working with students. I like to utilize the "older beginners" version when working with students age 11 and up. I inquire as to what type of lessons they've done in the past and start them at a comfortable pace, taking into consideration where they are when starting off. I like to also incorporate scales and music theory into my teaching. I also feel it's important to ask if the parents/students have anything special they'd like to learn (a certain genre of music, lead sheets, etc). I recommend 30 minutes for younger beginners and 45 minutes for older beginners/intermediate learners.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
*I've studied piano since the age of 6.
*Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy with piano as main instrument I studied for 7 semesters and performed a senior recital on.
*Was music theory tutor at both Alverno College and UW-Milwaukee (I took all of my music theory courses at UWM).
*Succesful completion of and certificate in "Teaching Elementary Piano" course through the Royal Conservatory of Music.
*Four students since the beginning of 2019.
What types of students have you worked with?
Adult and child beginners. I teach beginner through intermediate.