Marilyn’'s credentials include a degree in music therapy from the University of Iowa as well as a B.A. in accounting from Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa.

Marilyn is an accredited simply music teacher - the Australian method that goes straight to the fun stuff!

Simply Music is a revolutionary, Australian-developed piano learning method that offers a breakthrough in Music education. This remarkable approach has students of all ages playing great-sounding contemporary, classical, gospel, blues and accompaniment pieces - immediately - from their very first lessons!

Marilyn Van Roekel brings a lifetime of musical experiences to the simply music program. Her background includes twelve combined years of classical training in piano and organ and over twenty years as a church musician and piano teacher.

Marilyn has a deep love for people and music and provides a warm, accepting and creative atmosphere for learning.