About me
Music has always been an integral part of my life.
I initially learned piano to accompany my voice. Growing up, I was always in musicals and voice lessons throughout school and in the summer.
School, then Denver
Muhlenberg, then the Front Range.
In college I received my elementary education certification as well as my degree in art. During my time at Muhlenberg, I was in an acapella choir and arranged music for the group. I also took some high level music theory courses, piano, and voice lessons.
Upon moving to Denver in 2012, I gave tours at the DaVinci Machines exhibit for a year and then taught 6th graders earth science and math for four years. I also started their music program and in my final year taught art to the whole middle school as well as an art enrichment program to the elementary students after school. I’ve also taught small groups of preschoolers in a piano playtime program for two years.
How I work now
An educator, and a working musician.
I have traveled and seen a lot of live music. It inspires me to be present with my students as this special knowledge and inspiration grows in them. I also am an active musician, gigging with bands and solo.
I am an experienced and inspired educator, and very good at breaking down concepts for students to understand and apply. Students will often stay with me for several years and grow to love music and become very proficient. With over a decade of experience, I have learned how to tailor my lessons to unique students and make the best use of their time with me.
I am very empathetic to the modern student, as they have full schedules before they see me for lessons. This is why I incorporate brief mindfulness practices throughout the lessons, such as breathing, guided visualizations, and affirmations so that my students can have focused, grounded, and productive music lessons.
I am accommodating of neurodiversity and only use positivity and techniques that enhance intrinsic motivation when encouraging my students.