Personal Statement/Bio:

All children are musical ... music is for all children. I have taught piano lessons for over 35 years, and my greatest joy is watching the progress of my students and seeing them truly enjoy creating music.

Education/Training:

AA in Music Education - Hutchinson Comm. Jr. College
BS in Music Education - McPherson College
Additional coursework in Early Childhood Special Education
Over 150 hr. Musikgarten training
Numerous piano teaching workshops

Teaching Philosophy:

I teach beginners age 7-10 (and adults) in classes, using the world-renown Musikgarten method. This method uses a more natural way of learning music, which follows the way we learn to read.

Music Programs:

ECMMA (Early Childhood Music and Motion Association)
MMAMTNA (Mid-Missouri Area Music Teachers Association)
Church pianist

Cancellation Policy:

Lessons will be rescheduled with 24 hr. notice.

Promotions:

Fees are paid by the month. Private lessons - pay for 48 lessons, receive 50 lessons per year.