I love to create things- and music is at the top of my list. I am an active professional pianist, accompanist, music director, educator, and visual artist. Making or working on music with other people is about the best fun there is! Whether playing piano with my jazz combo or 80s cover band, accompanying vocalists and auditions, teaching and directing music for live shows, or coaching dedicated and determined musicians to improve their craft–  collaborative music means we all learn and grow together.

I studied painting and piano in Denton, Tx, before eventually working as art teacher at a school for children with language and communication challenges. They accepted my lack of experience as an educator and hired me, because they believed in my ability to connect with people. The students had significant challenges with language and communication, yet they were incredibly expressive. My years there taught me how beneficial it is to work collaboratively with students– meet them where their strengths are, determine what they want to know, and guide them where they need to go. That experience inspired me to complete a master’s degree in human sciences, focusing on special education and psychology.

Since then, I have focused on playing music in groups and teaching the music language to students of all ages and abilities, modifying the approach as needed, to stay in tune with their interests.

As your music coach, I bring collaboration, curiosity, and intuition to the coach/student relationship. We start by looking at your musical preferences and prior experience. Has your experience been satisfactory so far? Together, we determine strengths to build on and start learning what is needed through playing or creating original music that aligns with your musical goals.

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