I am affirming and believe everyone has the innate ability to create and understand music. I approach music as language and incorporate many elements of Music Learning Theory. I use the Faber Piano Adventures curriculum for beginning and elementary students. For intermediate students I use standard repertoire from the various style periods.
Background Info
Education
M.A. in piano pedagogy from Eastern Michigan University. Studied piano with Dr. Garik Pedersen and organ with Dr. Pamela Ruiter-Feenstra.
Member of the Ann Arbor Piano Teacher's Guild, Michigan Music Teachers Association, Music Teachers National Association, and the American Guild of Organists
Biography
I taught functional piano at EMU (degree requirement for music majors). I have taught students of all ages. I currently have a small private studio in my home with a beautiful Steinway L grand piano. I was a church musician for over 20 years, playing the organ, piano, and directing the choir. I have also worked at Interlochen Arts Camp as a piano practice supervisor.
