QUICK HIGHLIGHTS:

-Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Seattle Pacific University
-15+ years of formal piano lessons (classical, pop/rock, jazz, songwriting)
*Studied with Dr. Robin Connell (former instructor of Norah Jones) and numerous other
amazing musicians
-Post-graduate music studies at Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
-Piano teacher for five years and counting:
*Private studio
*Paul Green’s School of Rock, Seattle
*Various top-ranked schools in the Seattle area (via Music Lessons on Wheels)
-Music Teacher at Horizon School, Shoreline
-Performing artist highlights
*Solo recital, Benaroya Hall
*Gospel choir concert with Grammy-award winning artist, Marvin Winans

STORY:
I grew up playing piano, competing, winning awards, and performing, from the age of five and on. After studying rigorous classical lessons for ten years, I yearned to play music that fostered more creativity, experimentation, and self-expression. In college, I studied jazz with Wayne Horvitz (Cornish College) and began playing keyboard with a band, performing weekly. After graduating with my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Seattle Pacific University, I resumed formal musical training at Calvin College and jazz studies with Dr. Robin Connell (Interlochen Center for the Arts faculty and former instructor of Norah Jones).

I have performed in a wide variety of settings, including indie rock concerts, coffee shops, church performances, numerous classical recitals, a solo, private piano recital in Seattle's renowned Benaroya Hall, and a Gospel choir concert with Grammy award winning artist, Marvin Winans.

In addition, my music business experience is extensive. Having managed a non-profit music and arts venue for two years and managed, booked, and promoted concerts for various venues in Seattle and beyond, I have worked with artists like Nickelcreek, Switchfoot, Explosions in the Sky, Regina Spektor, Matt Kearny, Laura Gibson, Tyrone Wells, Joy Williams, and many more. The wealth of musical genres and performances I have had the privilege to experience and perform in enriches my life, my musicianship, and my approach to teaching.