I am a member of the Utah Music Teachers Association (UMTA). In this organization, I belong to two local chapters and have served in a variety of positions. I currently am serving the Sandy Chapter as President, a two year position. I also serve as the Area Festivals Chairman for the "Sandy A" Group affiliated with the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC). I am also a Natiionally Certified Teacher of Music in the area of piano.

Music encompasses universal truths, making an impact on everyone from young to old but containing different meanings for each individual. Music surpasses language barriers,brings people together, soothes the soul, and heightens our imagination and emotions.
Teaching students to perform music provides an important challenge. The student/musician must understand and be grounded in all aspects of musicianship including: technique, sight-reading, ear-training, theory, composition, performance, music history,and the study of composers. These are the stepping stones of my teaching program.
My goal is to have the student be independent of me by knowing how to practice
correctly, how to count, articulate, set realistic goals, perform, and finally to portray his/her love of music and knowledge of music to others. Interestingly enough, when this is accomplished, the student will also have reinforced his/her self-esteem, thus providing the student with his/her own self motivation to continue learning. I strive to provide my students with new and innovative techniques that will foster their appreciation of music, but will still be within the grasp of their understanding, ability, and musical taste as they develop musically. Understanding what each student "brings to the learning table" helps me develop a distinctly personalized course of study for each learner. I find fulfillment and satisfaction with the time that I spend with my students -- the future musicians and music teachers.