Teaching piano has been something I have loved for many years.  I believe that the most fundamental years of growth for a musician are during the early period of their musical education, no matter the student’s age.  This is the period when a teacher has the responsibility to help every student develop the fundamentals of good technique and musicality.

A music teacher’s goal in the studio should be to share knowledge and inspire growth, thus working to motivate and support students in their journey as musicians.  It is my belief that every student has the ability to learn music successfully when given the proper tools and assistance.  As a performer and a pedagogue, I mentor and empower these growing professionals by fitting my educational strategies to their unique qualities.  This flexible manner of instruction caters to each student’s individual goals and needs.  No matter the student’s objectives, every lesson includes discussion of the musical, physical, and emotional elements of being a successful musician.  

​All students need encouragement to practice well outside of the lesson.  Without such practice, students are more likely to become discouraged with slow progress and possibly stop playing all together.  I take it upon myself to send students home with helpful, manageable, and encouraging assignments to complete before the next lesson.  This way both a student’s musical abilities and their motivation with improve over time. 

One of the most important parts of my teaching philosophy is the development of a musician’s ear.  I believe that music is a language that can be learned in the way that his or her native-tongue.  A number of music methods have had great experiences teaching music to young students by ear and incorporating reading at a later date.  This type of method must be augmented with music reading games and activities as well as actual score reading to be successful.  Ear-training is also advantageous because it allows students to listen critically to themselves and to others, allowing them to improve and adjust their own playing.  Incorporating ear training with already experienced readers can be advantageous as well.  I have already had experience teaching students of both types.​​​

​My goal is not to turn each and every student into a professional musician but rather to share my love of the art of music instead.  I seek to help each student reach his or her personal goal as a pianist; music can do much to enrich a person’s life, regardless of his or her abilities.  I provide a caring studio that drives my students to have a great and successful appreciation for the art of music.

I am certified Suzuki teacher in all Piano books and also teach more traditional approaches to the piano as well.  Parents are highly encouraged to come to lessons with young students.  I currently teach at the DuPage Musical Arts Academy: view more information on pursuing  lessons here.  Formerly, I taught numerous students at the University of Illinois Piano Laboratory Program.