For more than 30 years, I have been guiding students as young as 4 through a deeper understanding of this wonderful instrument. I am proud to say that everyone that tries hard enough enjoys personal success. Some of my most diligent students have gone on to perform in Carnegie Hall, New York, or chosen careers in music.
I have had the extreme pleasure of teaching piano lessons for over 30 years in the Point Pleasant area. All lessons are individually tailored to meet the unique learning styles and talents of my students. The lessons include learning to read music, technique, memorization, music theory, and repertoire. Depending upon the goals of the student, repertoire can range from classical pieces such as Beethoven, Mozart, and Chopin to Contemporary Jazz/Pop selections. As a member of the Shore Music Educators Association and Cecelian Club, my students have the opportunity to enter the Golden Key Festival competition as well as the annual Monster Concert. By participating in these concerts, students attain performance experience and recognition as well as earn medals and trophies. Moreover, many of my students have also earned the privilege of performing at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.
I am a graduate of Georgian Court University with a degree in Music Education as a piano major and a voice minor. The majority of my studies occurred under the guidance of Lyndall Soden, (Julliard School) and Dr. Jeffrey B. Unger. I also studied piano pedagogy and choral conducting at Westminster Choir College. Since 1996, I have continued to serve as Director of the Georgian Court Chorale. Over the course of my career, I have also accompanied multiple local high school choirs bi-annually during their mid-year and end of year concerts. My lessons offer a nurturing environment with an abundance of encouragement and patience. This approach fosters a life-long appreciation and love for music and playing piano. It has been my passion since childhood and I am dedicated to instilling this in others.
Scientific studies have proven that piano students outperform their non-music peers, especially when lessons are started before age seven. The results show up in higher SAT scores, elevated IQ, early cognitive development, spatial and distinct reasoning skills, and enhanced math, science and reading skills.
