Training in my studio is given to students of all ages. I begin students at the age of 5 and allow them to develop at their own pace. I follow the idea that learning music is lifelong and one never stops practicing an instrument, even after they move on from my studio.

Pupils in my studio are given preparation to play music from all periods of music along with popular forms, such as Broadway, Jazz, and current hits. We also do a lot of ensemble playing and this might mean 2 to 3 students at 1 piano with 6 students performing at once. Ensemble playing is fun and allows for ear training development as well as social bonding in the studio.

My studio is linked with the Music Teachers Association and The National Guild as well as the California Association of Professional Music Teachers (Through Music Teacher’s National Association). All of these professional outlets allow my students to perform in festivals and competitions. It gives them the opportunity to be in a fraternity of musicians across the nation. This is important as they gather materials for college. As part of college applications, students have their certificates from festivals and adjudications to place on the forms as part of the extra-curricular academic activities that they have accomplished.

My students have opportunity to be involved in the Certificate of Merit Program through the Music Teacher’s Association of California. They also may perform a program in the National Guild of Musiciona. Both of these programs are highly ranked nationwide.