My Musical Beginnings
I was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona, and have always had a great love for music. My mother is an amazing singer, and I was raised with the gift of song as a constant companion.
The first instrument that I officially started to play was the cello. I participated in orchestra for 6 years.
I was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona, and have always had a great love for music. My mother is an amazing singer, and I was raised with the gift of song as a constant companion.
The first instrument that I officially started to play was the cello. I participated in orchestra for 6 years.
My journey with the keyboard began at age 10. I progressed quickly, and studied classical piano with Beverly Taysom in Tempe, AZ.
During these crucial years of piano study, I also learned to play the harp. The harp is so similar to the piano, these lessons gave a fine tuned advantage with my keyboarding skills.
Through participation with the junior high and 5A high school choirs, I had the opportunity to accompany at multiple events, performances, and competitions from a young age.
I studied voice with Shelle Soelberg, the founder and developer of the "Let's Play Music" program. Auditioning as an alto, I was able to perform in both regional and all state choirs of Arizona.
I was blessed to receive music scholarships that I could apply towards private study. This is when I turned my focus to the organ. I took lessons with Ron Sirrine of Mesa, and participated in multiple workshops and classes.
At Mesa Community College I studied music theory, as well as additional piano and keyboarding.
At Brigham Young University, I spent a summer in their organ study program.
Working with Tempe Montessori School, I taught music concepts to children from ages 3 to 11.
I began teaching private piano lessons as a senior in high school, and have continued finding joy in sharing my love for music with others. Through the years, I've been privileged to work with many types of students. This has helped me to continually evolve and improve as a musician and teacher.
My Family
My husband Jason and I met at church in Mesa, and have been happily married for 15 years! We moved to Taylor 10 years ago when Jason was transferred to Show Low for work. We now have 6 beautiful children, and can't imagine not living in the White Mountains!
My Mission
Music has shaped who I am today. It's something that stays with you, always. It blesses the lives of those around you, and creates an avenue for emotions that simply can't be spoken. If I can share just a fraction of the happiness and sense of accomplishment it has brought into my life, then I know there's still something right in the world! My goal is to help children discover their individual ability to use the piano as a building block for life !
At Mesa Community College I studied music theory, as well as additional piano and keyboarding.
At Brigham Young University, I spent a summer in their organ study program.
Working with Tempe Montessori School, I taught music concepts to children from ages 3 to 11.
I began teaching private piano lessons as a senior in high school, and have continued finding joy in sharing my love for music with others. Through the years, I've been privileged to work with many types of students. This has helped me to continually evolve and improve as a musician and teacher.
My Family
My husband Jason and I met at church in Mesa, and have been happily married for 15 years! We moved to Taylor 10 years ago when Jason was transferred to Show Low for work. We now have 6 beautiful children, and can't imagine not living in the White Mountains!My Mission
Music has shaped who I am today. It's something that stays with you, always. It blesses the lives of those around you, and creates an avenue for emotions that simply can't be spoken. If I can share just a fraction of the happiness and sense of accomplishment it has brought into my life, then I know there's still something right in the world! My goal is to help children discover their individual ability to use the piano as a building block for life !
