I cherish the opportunity to build encouraging relationships with each of my students. Learning to play the piano should be a joyful time of exploration for the student, parent, and teacher and should foster growth in problem solving, discipline, and imagination. My goal is to foster effective communication through musicality building on a strong foundation of technique. 

I love seeing students’ excitement and determination when learning a new skill or problem solving on a difficult passage. This learning process looks different for many students especially for different ages and development stages, and I enjoy teaching students of all ages ranging from preschool to adult. I cater materials and learning techniques to each individual student to aid them most effectively in meeting their goals for piano lessons. For younger students, it is critical to have parental engagement in lessons and practicing at home. Given my background and exposure to an array of teaching methods over the years, I am equipped to teach with many of the standard curricula, such as the Suzuki, Faber, Alfred, and the Royal Conservatory of Music syllabi and exams. In addition to standard repertoire, I use supplemental books to cover sightreading, theory, and technique. I will choose a variety of methods for teaching based on the age and learning style of the student. 

In the lesson environment, I foster self-discovery, productivity, and fun through a question-based teaching style. I encourage problem-solving by asking questions that lead to either a new way of practicing or an easier way of playing a passage. I work to balance productive learning and having fun in lessons to create an enjoyable and meaningful learning environment that is transferable to their daily practice sessions. Piano lessons were a great joy in my education, and I hope to share that joy with the next generation of piano students.