Have entered many students in the MMTA Piano Competition with many performing in the Honors Concert at Northrup Auditorium
Served as the Recital Program Chair for SPPTA. After redesigning the program, participation increased from 4 recitals with 40 students performing, to 8 recitals and 100s of students participating
Enjoy creating custom learning plans for each student
Love teaching a diverse music selection
Studied 4 years under Reese Allison (Recital Diploma 1965, Royal Academy of Music in London; MMusic 1967, PhD 1970, Washington University-St. Louis. Piano, music history.)
Master Class participant at the MMTA Convention 2004 with Marianne Bryan
2007 Flute student won 1st place in the MMTA State Flute competition
2007 conducted the Flute Choir at the MMTA Honors Recital
Held a studio duet recital with 30 plus students each performing in piano duets and trios
Education
2002 Hamline University, St. Paul, Minnesota, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Piano and Flute Performance
Won several Music Scholarship Awards
Served as President of the Music Council
Won the Monroe Bell Music Scholarship
Performed Senior Recital at Sundin Hall in 2002 for piano and flute
1999 Central Lakes College, Brainerd, MN, Associates of Arts Degree (as a junior and senior in HS)
Studied piano performance for 2 years under Michele Sakry-Winkleman
Won the Excellence in Music Scholarship Award
Teaching Experience
2001-Present; Independent Private Piano and Flute lessons
2005-2008; Maintained a studio of 40 students
Substitute taught piano and flute at the St. Joseph's School of Music (St. Paul, MN)
Professional Affiliations
St. Paul Piano Teachers Association; member 2002-2018
SPPTA Recital Program; chair 2003-2007
SPPTA Honors and Awards Program; chair 2005-2007
Minnesota Music Teachers Association; member 2002-2018
MMTA Board Member; 2004-2005
Minnesota Federation of Music Club teacher for 8 years