I have enjoyed teaching music and piano for many years I want students to enjoy music as much as I do. I have accompanied various choral groups, as well as students who participated in band competitions. Teaching music has always been a passion for me, and I believe every student has the potential to learn and have fun while doing so.

-Graduate at the Santa Cecilia Conservatory of Rome (Italy).
-Highly trained and talented in classical guitar performance.
-Excellent teaching abilities honed with experience in one-on-one and group environments.
-Wide variety of interests and experiences in performance of various musical genres as guitarist and vocalist both solo and as part of ensembles and groups.
-Profoundly sensitive and creative singer-songwriter.
-Ample experience in theater as both a musician and an actress.

I grew up with a very musical family. My grandpa sung with the Kansas City Opera Company, my grandma was a very talented pianist, singer, and music theorist, and my mother has played the piano since the age of 4, minored in piano performance, and to this day is a Music Therapist. Music is in my blood and is a great passion of mine. I started playing the violin at the age of 6 and have loved it ever since. Through my elementary, middle school, and high school years I completed the Suzuki method and went beyond, completed the Essential methods program, as well as participated in the Solo and Ensemble competition and having many successful performances.

After graduation from Nathan Hale High School in West Allis, WI, I traveled to Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa where I completed my bachelor’s degree in music performance. I had many wonderful musical experiences during my college career with studying under the assistant concertmaster of the Dubuque Symphony, performing with...

I have over 16 years of teaching private piano, I bring my passion for classical, Christian, gospel and old fashioned good music to you. I have worked from the elementary school level to the college level. Therefore I have patience for a beginning student to the young at heart student. I make music fun and easy to learn by simplifying goals and techniques.

I believe that everyone learns faster and retains more when they are working on material that THEY ENJOY! No one who practices fails to improve, and I know that tackling songs and projects that are fun and engaging makes you want to practice more! With that philosophy at the core of my teaching style, I enjoy guiding students as they navigate what can easily become a life-long journey.

- Degree in Music Theory / History from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.
- 20 years' teaching and performing experience.
- Fluent in all electric styles, plus acoustic and classical.

I've studied music for the past 13 years, more than half of my life. In college, I had the pleasure of performing and learning from many great musicians including graduates of Julliard and Berkeley and I've attended many different master classes and music clinics that have had a vast contribution on my music knowledge and understanding. My studies focused on music performance (jazz), music theory (Jazz and Classical) and music improvisation. I've been a member of three Jazz Ensembles (big bands) and many more smaller combo groups in the past 6 years. Together, my students and I develop an approach to learning that is most beneficial to the student's personal needs. We will collaborate to identify repertoire and personal goals for achieving a high level of musical ability and understanding. Our lessons together will have a focus on all musical elements including: chord and melodic structure, theory analysis (to have a better understanding of the material we are playing), rhythm,...

I’ve been teaching professionally to students of all ages and levels for over 10 years throughout the Chicagoland area. I have been playing for about 19 years. Music is my passion. I even own and run an all ages music venue. Teaching is my biggest love and I love seeing students learn! There isn’t a style I will not teach. All music to me is fascinating:)