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.

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.

-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 am a life-long singer and a life-long learner, and I want to help you discover the joy of having music in your life! I was 7 years old when I started singing in our church choir, learning to read music as I practiced with the grown-ups every week. In high school, I sang in the choir and in musicals. In college, I majored in Music/Voice Performance and prepared for my senior recital. After earning my BA, I worked with youth camps and community theater and church choirs. I began substitute teaching when my youngest child started school and was thrilled to step in for band lessons and general music classes. My 4 kids were in bands and choirs and musicals, and I loved coaching their auditions and solo spots at home. I taught Voice and Musical Theater through CYT for the last 7 years. I participated in 5 community theater productions and sang with Chicago Master Singers in that time as well. Collaborating with others as they explore their range as singers, musicians,...

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:)