Music is sequential, experimental, and essential to our mental and emotional well-being. I understand music as temporally measured sonic art with a beginning and an end. Our experience within it often transcends our usual relationship with time. I believe learning occurs when our physiology and emotional being is calm and balanced, and we can apply our innate curiosity, intelligence and motivation to seek greater understanding. This occurs best in a play-based environment that feels relaxed, safe and comfortable. My approach to individualized lessons is based in this understanding and seeks to coach the learner to achieve their goals at their own pace, ability and motivation.

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My approach to classroom teaching is to lead with prepared activities that are designed to foster group work as well as inspire personal expression. I also remain willing and open to change paths according to the needs of the individual. Like a good improviser who maintains presence, flexibility and awareness, I strive to practice that same spontaneity within the classroom in order to cultivate unique and rich creative experiences.

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My classroom teaching is inspired and informed by the Orff Schulwerk approach, with the goal of bringing out the innate musicality of each person by using games, chant, song, movement, folk dance, and drama, as well as learning and creating pieces of music using Orff barred instruments specially designed for the beginner musician.

 

My approach to teaching individuals is with flexibility and compassion, and act as coach and guide, assisting my students to find their pathways toward attaining their musical goals. My piano students range from ages 5 to 65.

I offer in-person lessons as well as lessons on Zoom.

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