When I first dabbled with music…

Ever since I was a little girl, my answer has always been the same whenever somebody asked what I wanted to be: teacher.

My answer never wavered. It did, however, start to take on a more specific form of teaching. 

When I was thirteen years old, I started teaching piano lessons. I had never even considered that possibility as a future career, but I quickly realized how much I enjoyed it.

(I found out I could do more with piano than just spend hours practicing!)

I haven't stopped teaching piano since and when I realized I could get a degree in teaching piano, I went all in. 


I'm a Professional Piano Teacher!

I started taking piano lessons at age 5 and then went on to major in Music Pedagogy [Def: the method and practice of teaching] at the Wheaton College Conservatory of the Arts.

While there, I studied piano under Dr. Karin Redekopp Edwards and pedagogy under Dr. Beth Bauer. I have been teaching piano lessons for over ten years and taught many students, young and old! In addition to teaching private lessons, I also have a special fondness for group classes and I've spent a lot of time working with groups, specifically using the MusikGarten curriculum. ​

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Why I Teach?

Music is a very important part of my life. I believe  music education is so much more than just learning to play an instrument. It teaches practical skills, like mathematics, it helps people learn to work in groups, and also teaches people how to develop a work ethic. It's another language in and of itself.

Music has the power to bring both joy and sorrow to people and provides an outlet for expression when words are not adequate.

 I want to help each of my students grow to love music - even if that love does not necessarily translate to a love of the piano specifically. My desire is to meet each student where they're at and help them develop an appreciation for the beauty and intricacies of music.

​I count it a privilege to be able to teach and I hope to create a safe place where students feel comfortable to ask questions, experiment, and, most of all, have fun with the piano. 

Other than Piano

​I have spent a large portion of my life either playing the piano or teaching it, however, there are a few other activities I enjoy doing with the rest of my time. 

I found out in college that I really like playing the harp and I had the opportunity to play in my school's orchestra. While I do not currently own one, I have a dream that someday I will own both a grand piano and a harp :)

Other than music, I love spending time with my husband and going on adventures with him - whether having a picnic at the beach, going on runs/hikes, exploring new towns and cities, or trying out new recipes at home in the kitchen. When alone, I also enjoy reading and watching movies. 

Additionally, my husband and I love to travel and experience new places and cultures. My favorite place that I've been to so far is the Czech Republic (one of the reasons being that Prague is absolutely beautiful!). "