Piano with Patti B.

From my first lessons as a child to Youth Symphony performances at the Musikverein in Vienna, to playing in my own home, at Disneyland, or for 6,000 at an Easter celebration in Lady Lakes, Florida, music experiences have been THE peak experiences of my life. I want every student to experience such fulfillment and for it to last a lifetime. How does a teacher help this to happen? By assuring that lessons excite the mind, develop excellent technique, relax the body, and prevent injuries. Introducing musical discoveries at every lesson and helping students learn how to practice effectively—and to WANT to practice—is also my goal. We’re born with musical intelligence and aptitude. My job is to tap into that innate understanding and increase students' musical knowledge while helping them develop the physical skills necessary to play increasingly complex & challenging music of any style, with increasingly refined skills. I was fortunate to have many extremely capable teachers enabling me to share and continue traditions of teaching that are so effective they have been passed down through generations of musicians since the instruments were first developed. On violin that heritage dates from Corelli and Vivaldi in the 17th century. Pianists’ history and traditions follow the development of the pianoforte from around 1700 to date, but also includes earlier keyboard instruments. Every trained musician becomes a member of their instrument's family tree. Studying with an excellent teacher is the first step. Working hard is next. I hope to be the teacher who sets you on a path to discover that rich history and become a part of it yourself, able to play whatever styles and types of music you love. It will be more fun than you can imagine! Take lessons with me today!